Firm at a glance
Oquendo Capital is a platform private equity firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Madrid, per its own website [S1].
What they buy
Oquendo Capital operates offices in Madrid, Paris, and Milan, suggesting a focus on Southern European investment opportunities [S2]. The firm reports having invested more than €1.2 billion cumulatively since 2008 [S1]. Public sources as of January 2025 do not surface a current portfolio company list or specific sector mandates, though the firm’s recognition for direct lending activity indicates participation in structured financing transactions [S3].
Portfolio
No portfolio companies were identified in public sources reviewed as of January 2025.
Recent activity (last 24 months)
* July 2024: Oquendo Capital received the SPAINCAP award for Best Direct Lending Deal of 2023 [S3]
* July 2025: Mirabaud and Oquendo Corporate announced a strategic partnership to advise private clients and family offices in Spain on corporate and M&A transactions [S4]
How this firm fits a seller
Oquendo Capital’s multi-office presence across Madrid, Paris, and Milan positions the firm to serve sellers with cross-border operations or expansion ambitions in Southern Europe [S2]. The firm’s recognition in direct lending suggests capabilities beyond traditional equity checks, potentially offering flexible capital structures for transactions [S3]. The 2025 partnership with Mirabaud to advise family offices on M&A indicates active engagement with owner-operated businesses and family-held enterprises [S4]. Sellers evaluating Oquendo should note the limited publicly available portfolio detail as of early 2025.
Sources
[S1] https://oquendocapital.com (as of 2025-01-15)
[S2] https://oquendocapital.com/team (as of 2025-01-15)
[S3] https://oquendocapital.com/news (as of 2025-01-15)
[S4] https://capital-riesgo.es/en/articles/mirabaud-and-oquendo-corporate-join-forces-to-advise-private-clients-and-family-offices-in-spain-on-corporate-and-m-a-transactions/ (as of 2025-07-17)
Frequently asked questions
Does Oquendo Capital buy businesses in specific sectors?
Public sources reviewed as of January 2025 do not specify sector mandates or investment criteria for Oquendo Capital [S1]. The firm’s website and recent news do not disclose portfolio companies or vertical focus areas. Prospective sellers should contact the firm directly to understand current investment themes.
What companies has Oquendo Capital acquired recently?
No specific portfolio company acquisitions were identified in public sources as of January 2025. Recent public activity includes receiving the SPAINCAP Best Direct Lending Deal award in July 2024 and announcing a strategic partnership with Mirabaud in July 2025 [S3][S4].
Where is Oquendo Capital based and how big is the firm?
Oquendo Capital maintains its headquarters in Madrid with additional offices in Paris and Milan [S1][S2]. The firm reports having invested more than €1.2 billion cumulatively since 2008, though current fund size or assets under management were not disclosed in reviewed sources [S1].
Is Oquendo Capital still actively acquiring?
The July 2025 announcement of a strategic partnership with Mirabaud to advise on M&A transactions suggests ongoing market activity [S4]. However, no specific acquisition transactions were surfaced in public sources from the past 24 months as of January 2025.
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