SIDE Capital Partners
Also known as Side Capital Partners, SGEIC, S.A., SIDE Capital
Valencia SGEIC (CNMV 2025) investing in industrial SMEs through Side Pymes Industriales FCR and SCR; €14M committed of a €26M target, backed by business families and the IVF.
- HEADQUARTERS
- Valencia, Spain
- FOUNDED
- 2025
- AUM
- —
- OUTSIDE CAPITAL
- Yes
- TEAM LISTED
- 3 people
Focus
- STAGES
- Growth
- ASSET MIX
- Private equity
- GEOGRAPHY
- Spain
Overview
SIDE Capital Partners, SGEIC, S.A. was registered with the CNMV in November 2025 to invest in innovative and traditional industrial SMEs in Spain, combining capital, digitalisation and management improvement. It manages Side Pymes Industriales FCR and Side Pymes Industriales Portfolio SCR, which in February 2026 had €14M committed toward a €26M target from 22 family offices and individuals, industrial groups and two institutional investors, including the Instituto Valenciano de Finanzas. The funds plan to invest in about ten industrial companies. The firm is led by Pedro de Álava, who previously ran Clave Capital's funds, and Roberto de la Cruz.
Investment thesis
Industrial SMEs with a technology base and clear competitive advantage in trend sectors (home, decarbonisation, energy), and traditional industrial SMEs that need innovation, capital and professional management, including generational succession; first deals targeted companies with revenue above €8M and positive EBITDA. Combines equity and debt in each deal.
PORTFOLIO (1)
- Food & Agriculture
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Frequently asked questions
SIDE Capital Partners is a private equity fund based in Valencia, Spain, founded in 2025.
Yes. SIDE Capital Partners invests its own capital in private companies.
SIDE Capital Partners invests at Growth stage in Industrial & Manufacturing, Climate & Energy and Food & Agriculture.
Key people at SIDE Capital Partners include Pedro de Álava (Founding Partner), Roberto de la Cruz (Founding Partner, Investment Manager) and Diego Martínez (Investment Manager).
SIDE Capital Partners's investments include Smileat.
Yes. SIDE Capital Partners manages capital from outside investors.