Horizon Equity Partners is pleased to announce the third investment of Horizon Growth Fund I, through an investment in Quantal S.A., a leading Portuguese precision metalworking company that develops complex component solutions for the capital goods, automotive series, and prototyping industries.

Established in 1995, Quantal serves a diversified client base, working with large multinational companies primarily located in Germany and Switzerland, as well as Tier 1 automotive suppliers operating across Iberia and France. The company’s engineering expertise and advanced manufacturing facilities enable it to meet client needs across all its operating segments, showcasing production versatility through the use of modern equipment and cutting-edge technologies.

In 2023, Quantal achieved a turnover of approximately €24.6 million, driven largely by exports to Germany, Switzerland, Spain, and France. The company also recorded an EBITDA of €5.4 million, maintaining a strong level of cash generation throughout the investment period while continuing to support its capital expenditure (capex) plans.

Quantal’s business plan includes the construction of a new 6,000-square-meter facility adjacent to its current site, aimed at increasing production capacity and meeting sustained demand experienced in recent years.

This investment will support Quantal’s ambition to expand its operations across Europe and enter new markets, strengthening its international presence and fostering continued growth and innovation.

Horizon Equity Partners was advised by KPMG (Financial and Tax) and VdA (Legal).

Horizon Growth Fund I is a private equity fund managed by Horizon Equity Partners, with €70.0 million in subscribed capital, dedicated to investing in the Portuguese lower mid-market buyout and growth segment.

Horizon Growth Fund benefits from the support of Programa Consolidar, managed by Banco Português de Fomento.