Andera Partners, a leading European private equity firm with over €4.8 billion in assets under management, announces the appointment of Ignacio Moreno Martínez as Senior Advisor to support the development of its MidCap strategy in Spain. This strategic appointment reinforces Andera’s commitment to the Spanish market and its ambition to support the growth and transformation of local SMEs.
Ignacio Moreno, currently Non-Executive Chairman of Metrovacesa and a board member of Telefónica Brazil and GAM among others, brings extensive experience in the private equity sector. He has served as CEO of two of Spain’s leading private equity firms, Vista Capital and Alantra Private Equity, and as senior advisor to Apollo and BC Partners. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles at Argentaria and BBVA and at the private equity fund Mercapital. He holds a degree in Economics and Business Administration from Universidad de Bilbao and an MBA from INSEAD (Fontainebleau).
Ignacio joins the Andera MidCap team, which opened its Madrid office in November 2024 under the leadership of Gonzalo Boada. The fund targets investments in European SMEs, including Spanish and Portuguese companies with revenues between €50 million and €500 million, aiming to accelerate their growth and international expansion. Andera is known for its ability to execute complementary acquisitions that drive growth through buy & build strategies. In Spain, for example, it acquired the education group Ilerna to boost the development of its portfolio company Skill&You.
“I am delighted to join Andera Partners and contribute to its mission of supporting the growth of Spanish SMEs. Andera’s collaborative approach and long-term vision make it the ideal partner for entrepreneurs seeking to scale their businesses sustainably,” said Ignacio Moreno.
François-Xavier Mauron, Partner at Andera MidCap and Co-Managing Partner of Andera Partners, added: “Ignacio’s appointment marks a key milestone in our expansion in Spain. His deep knowledge of the local market, experience in private equity, and extensive network will be instrumental in strengthening our presence and delivering value to Spanish SMEs.”
This reinforcement of Andera MidCap’s strategy in Spain is in line with the global strategy of Andera Partners, which seeks to strengthen its presence on the European markets with strong growth potential. The firm recently announced the recruitment of Senior Advisors in Belgium, Germany and Italy to support entrepreneurial managers throughout Europe, with innovative financing solutions and a large operational proximity.