V4 Financial Partners has advised DeA Capital in the acquisition of Pizzería Carlos

The investment fund 'Taste of Italy 2', managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds -of the Italian group De Agostini-, has acquired a significant stake in Pizzerias Carlos, which is consolidating as an alternative to large home delivery pizza chains.

?The company closed 2021 with a record turnover of 40 million euros, which represents a historical increase of 26.5% compared to the previous year, consolidating a team made up of more than 1,800 professionals.

?With 72 stores distributed throughout Spain, 39 of them franchised, the brand is currently in expansion process. In the market since 2009, the chain has accelerated its growth in recent years, betting on locations in residential areas and home delivery service.

?According to Rea?o, managing director of DeA Capital Alternative Funds in Spain and Portugal, “we are excited to support the team led by Francesc Ros and Xavier Crespo in the development of their expansion project. They have shown a significant capacity for growth, even in difficult times for the sector, and we are convinced of their ability to continue developing."

?Francesc Ros, general manager and partner of Pizzerías Carlos, is also very satisfied with the transaction, which "represents an important boost for the company's growth in terms of business, as well as recognition of the company's trajectory and potential" .

DeA Capital Alternative Funds has been advised by V4 Financial Partners, Garrigues, PwC, Marsh and ERM. Shareholders of Pizzerías Carlos where advised by Houlihan Lokey and Hogan Lovells.