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Marc Bartomeus
Search Fund Entrepreneur & Investor
Marc Bartomeus is a prominent figure in the search fund and investment industry, particularly in Spain and Europe. Here are key details about his background and career:
Professional Experience
Marc Bartomeus is currently a Partner at Albira Investments, a position he has held since 2018. Albira Investments is a holding company that makes long-term investments in healthy businesses sourced and managed by search fund entrepreneurs.1
Prior to his role at Albira Investments, Marc had a significant entrepreneurial journey:
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He founded and was a partner at Ariol Capital from 2010 to 2022. Ariol Capital was Spain's first search fund, focused on acquiring and actively managing a lower middle-market private company.1
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Through Ariol Capital, Marc acquired Repli, a packaging company in Spain, and later made an add-on acquisition of Pentapackaging in Italy. Under his leadership, the organization became the largest distributor of industrial packaging in Southern Europe.1
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Marc successfully exited the business in 2020, selling to Berlin Packaging and achieving outstanding returns for investors.2
Education
- MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management (2008-2010)
- Industrial Engineering degree from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (1996-2001)1
Investment Activities
Marc Bartomeus has become one of the most active search fund investors in Europe:
- He invests alongside Jose Maria Clotet, and they have supported around 70 entrepreneurs.2
- Their investment portfolio is geographically diverse, with approximately 80% in Europe and 20% across other continents.2
- They focus on companies with growth potential, recurring revenues, and low capital expenditure requirements.2
Contributions to the Search Fund Industry
- Marc was the first searcher in Spain, paving the way for the search fund model in the country.2
- He has become a serial investor in search funds, sharing his experience and insights with new entrepreneurs in the field.23
- Marc is known for his commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and adding value to their experiences.3
Marc Bartomeus's journey from being Spain's first searcher to becoming a successful entrepreneur and now a prominent investor has made him a key figure in the European search fund ecosystem.
