Effisus, a leading provider of integrated solutions for the construction industry, is pleased to announce a significant development in its corporate structure with Viriato Capital’s investment in the group. Founded in 2005 by Pedro Carvalho and Paulo Carvalho, Effisus has established itself as a prominent Portuguese-based company specializing in the development and marketing of weatherproofing integrated solutions.
Effisus boasts a global presence with offices in Vila Nova de Famalicão, London and Dubai and a diverse portfolio of prestigious projects worldwide. Notable projects include Apple’s headquarters in California, Museum of the Future and Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai, Guggenheim Museum in Abu Dhabi, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and Axis Hotel in Madrid, 30 Hudson Yards in New York, The Peninsula Hotel and Battersea Power Station in London, Eden New Bailey in Manchester, Riyadh Metro Station in Riyadh and Central Bank of Iraq in Baghdad, among others.
Effisus’ solutions are renowned for their ability to enhance energy efficiency and provide water, wind, and fire protection for facades and roofs. These solutions fit into various applications, from cladding high-rise facades to preventing leaks in gutters or skylights, protecting window frames, and sealing joints and penetrations.
This investment by Viriato Capital marks a significant milestone in Effisus’ growth strategy. With consistent double-digit growth over the last five years, with operations across Portugal, London, and Dubai Effisus exports its products to key international markets, including United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, France and Spain.
A future with opportunities lies ahead
Viriato Capital’s investment in Effisus represents another step towards the company’s ambitious goal for 2030, which aims to establish a global presence with offices in the five continents, and expand its operations to the top 20 world economies. This investment will result in team growth, exploration of new markets, and consolidation of existing ones.
Viriato Capital, an independent investment company backed by national and international investors, recognized Effisus’ high growth potential and robust business model as an ideal investment opportunity.
Miguel Costa Freire and Pablo Alvarez Guerra, founders of Viriato Capital, will assume leadership roles within Effisus, bringing their extensive management, strategic consulting, and financial expertise from their previous experience at global firms such as McKinsey & Co., J.P. Morgan, Bain & Co., and Nestlé. Effisus’ founders, Pedro Carvalho and Paulo Carvalho, will remain in Effisus’ team.
Viriato Capital’s founders mentioned, “We were impressed by Effisus’ innovative products and services, talented team, and strong reputation in the market. Together, we look forward to combine strengths and deliver exceptional value to our customers and drive growth for our businesses.”
Miguel Costa Freire and Pablo Alvarez Guerra, founders of Viriato Capital, will assume leadership roles within Effisus, bringing their extensive management, strategic consulting, and financial expertise from their previous experience at global firms such as McKinsey & Co., J.P. Morgan, Bain & Co., and Nestlé. Effisus’ founders, Pedro Carvalho and Paulo Carvalho, will remain in Effisus’ team.
Viriato Capital’s founders mentioned, “We were impressed by Effisus’ innovative products and services, talented team, and strong reputation in the market. Together, we look forward to combine strengths and deliver exceptional value to our customers and drive growth for our businesses.”
Effisus’ founders stated: “We are thrilled to join forces with Viriato Capital and embark on this new chapter of growth. This validates the hard work and dedication of our team at Effisus and positions us for even greater success in the future. We are confident that by combining our expertise with Miguel and Pablo’s resources and capabilities, we will be able to better serve our customers and drive value for our stakeholders.” Aligned with its core values of Efficiency and Sustainability, Effisus remains committed to innovation, pioneering disruptive solutions to address existing industry gaps.
Effisus’ founders stated: “We are thrilled to join forces with Viriato Capital and embark on this new chapter of growth. This validates the hard work and dedication of our team at Effisus and positions us for even greater success in the future. We are confident that by combining our expertise with Miguel and Pablo’s resources and capabilities, we will be able to better serve our customers and drive value for our stakeholders.” Aligned with its core values of Efficiency and Sustainability, Effisus remains committed to innovation, pioneering disruptive solutions to address existing industry gaps.
The transaction was facilitated by a multidisciplinary team at CCSL Advogados, who coordinated the transaction with legal teams from Ontier (Spain), Farrer & Co, L&S Law Firm, and Cooley UK (United Kingdom), and Al Tamimi & Co (Dubai). Effisus’ founders were advised by the law firm Teixeira & Guimarães – Sociedade de Advogados, the consultancy firm Hub Advisory (Spain), and the law firm Taylor Wessing (UK).
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