Private Equity

Capital and expertise to accelerate the growth of Portuguese SMEs.

Private equity is the investment of capital in companies with the aim of supporting their growth and creating value over a medium to long-term horizon. More than a source of funding, it is a partnership: the investor becomes a shareholder, shares risk with the owners and takes an active role in the company's development.

At Cedrus Capital, we invest small and medium-sized enterprises with growth potential, solid business models and capable management teams. We structure flexible investments tailored to the specific needs of each company. This may mean financing expansion and internationalisation, supporting sector consolidation through acquisitions or backing succession and shareholder reorganisation processes.

How we create value

• Active partnership: we sit on corporate boards and work closely with management teams to define and execute strategy.
• Governance and professionalisation: we strengthen financial reporting, management control and corporate governance best practices.
• Sustainable growth: we support entry into new markets, increased operational capacity and add-on acquisitions.
• Alignment of interests: we design structures that align investors, founders and management teams around shared goals. 

Our process

Our process covers the full investment life cycle. It begins with deal origination and screening, followed by due diligence and deal structuring. Next comes a period of active monitoring and value creation, leading to a planned exit, whether through a sale to a strategic or financial buyer or a buyback by the founders.

By channelling capital into Portuguese businesses, we help build stronger, more competitive and future-ready companies. In doing so, we generate returns for our investors and a positive impact on the national economy.