February 2026
Puro Capital Announces Strategic Focus on European SME Consolidation
Puro Capital has announced its strategic initiative to consolidate established small and medium enterprises across key European industrial sectors. The firm’s approach combines institutional-grade capital structures with operational expertise to transform proven businesses into scalable platforms.
“We see an unprecedented opportunity in the European mid-market,” said the firm’s leadership. “Thousands of profitable businesses face succession challenges, and we provide a path to institutional scale while preserving the operational excellence that made them successful.”
The initiative targets companies with €1–10M EBITDA across industrial services, energy infrastructure, healthcare, and business services. Puro Capital’s model focuses on acquiring complementary businesses within the same sector, centralizing back-office operations, and building platforms that command premium valuations in public markets.
With over 2.3 million European SMEs facing ownership transitions in the coming decade, the firm believes the timing is ideal for a disciplined consolidation strategy that benefits founders, employees, and investors alike.
January 2026
The $7 Trillion Infrastructure Opportunity: Why Physical Assets Matter More Than Ever
As artificial intelligence reshapes global industries, the demand for physical infrastructure—data centers, energy systems, and industrial facilities—has never been greater. McKinsey estimates a $6.7 trillion investment gap in digital infrastructure by 2030, creating extraordinary opportunities for investors focused on real assets.
Puro Capital is positioning itself at the intersection of this megatrend, focusing on the companies that build, maintain, and operate the physical backbone of the digital economy. From electrical contractors serving data center buildouts to specialized industrial maintenance firms supporting energy infrastructure, the firm targets businesses that are essential to the AI revolution but often overlooked by technology-focused investors.
“Everyone is focused on the software layer,” notes the firm. “We focus on the picks and shovels—the real assets that make AI possible. These are businesses with tangible revenue, long-term contracts, and critical roles in supply chains that cannot be disrupted by software alone.”
The infrastructure investment thesis aligns with Puro Capital’s broader strategy of acquiring established, cash-flowing businesses in sectors with strong secular tailwinds and high barriers to entry.
January 2026
European SME Succession Crisis Creates Generational Investment Window
Over 2.3 million European SMEs face ownership transitions in the next decade as baby-boomer founders approach retirement. This demographic shift represents one of the largest wealth transfers in European economic history, with an estimated €2.8 trillion in enterprise value changing hands.
Puro Capital’s acquisition model is specifically designed to address this market dynamic, offering fair valuations and operational continuity to founders seeking dignified exits while creating value through strategic consolidation. Unlike traditional private equity approaches that often prioritize financial engineering, Puro Capital emphasizes preserving the operational DNA that made these businesses successful.
The succession crisis is particularly acute in Germany, Italy, and Spain, where family-owned businesses form the backbone of the industrial economy. Many of these companies have no internal succession plan, and their founders are increasingly open to external buyers who can guarantee continuity for employees and customers.
“This is not a market inefficiency that will correct itself,” explains the firm. “It is a structural demographic shift that creates a once-in-a-generation window for patient, operationally focused acquirers. We intend to be the partner of choice for founders who have spent decades building something meaningful.”