Technology M&A Advisory in Spain and Portugal
Stelvio and Partners is an independent mergers and acquisitions boutique specializing exclusively in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector in Spain and Portugal.
The firm advises technology company owners and international buyers on sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions, including cross-border deals involving domestic and foreign acquirers.
What Stelvio and Partners Does
Stelvio and Partners provides independent M&A advisory services focused on technology companies located on the Iberian Peninsula.
The firm supports transactions from early preparation through negotiation and closing, acting exclusively as an advisor and not as an investor or operator.
Core activities include:
Sell-side M&A advisory for ICT companies
Buy-side advisory for strategic and financial buyers
Identification and qualification of potential buyers or acquisition targets
Transaction preparation and positioning
Support throughout negotiations and deal execution
Industry Focus: Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Stelvio and Partners works exclusively within the ICT sector.
This specialization enables a deep understanding of technology-driven business models, valuation drivers and buyer expectations.
Typical sub-sectors include:
Software and IT services
Digital platforms and SaaS businesses
Communications and infrastructure-related technologies
Technology-enabled services
Geographic Focus: Iberian Peninsula
The firm’s geographic focus is strictly limited to Spain and Portugal on the sell-side.
Technology companies headquartered in these markets benefit from advisory support that combines local market knowledge with international transaction experience.
On the buy-side, Stelvio and Partners advises:
Domestic buyers
International strategic acquirers
Foreign investors seeking acquisition opportunities in the Iberian technology market
Cross-Border M&A Transactions
A significant portion of technology M&A activity in Spain and Portugal involves cross-border buyers.
Stelvio and Partners supports transactions where:
Iberian technology companies are sold to foreign buyers
International groups seek acquisitions in Spain or Portugal
Strategic and financial investors enter or expand within the region
The firm acts as a bridge between local sellers and international acquirers.
Sell-Side M&A Advisory
For owners of technology companies in Spain and Portugal, Stelvio and Partners provides sell-side advisory services including:
Transaction readiness and preparation
Identification of suitable strategic or financial buyers
Positioning of the company for sale
Coordination of the transaction process
Negotiation support up to closing
The focus is on achieving optimal outcomes while managing confidentiality and transaction complexity.
Buy-Side M&A Advisory
For buyers, Stelvio and Partners supports:
Identification of acquisition targets in the Iberian ICT sector
Initial screening and qualification
Transaction structuring and negotiation support
Coordination with local stakeholders
Buy-side mandates may involve domestic or cross-border acquisitions.
Role and Independence
Stelvio and Partners acts exclusively as an independent M&A advisor.
The firm does not invest in companies
It does not act as a broker
It does not provide operational or post-merger integration services
This independence ensures alignment with client interests throughout the transaction process.
Who Typically Works with Stelvio and Partners
Stelvio and Partners typically advises:
Founder-led and owner-managed technology companies
Corporate buyers and international technology groups
Financial investors seeking exposure to the Iberian ICT market