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

Engagements are selective and focused, reflecting the boutique nature of the firm.