Valedo Partners III AB (“Valedo”) has invested in the restaurant chain Pincho Nation AB (”Pinchos”) alongside its founders, key employees and board of directors. With Valedo as a new majority owner, Pinchos will benefit from increased resources in the form of competence and capital to realize and accelerate the Company’s long-term growth and development plan.
Pinchos is a unique app-based restaurant concept, offering a broad menu of appetizers drawing inspiration from all over the world, including dishes such as Spanish quesadillas, Asian dumplings, Hungarian stake, French crème brûlée, and beverages such as mojitos, sangria, beer, and playful drinks in all the colors of the rainbow. The Company, founded in 2012 by Magnus Larsson, Jessica Ekelöf Larsson, Fredrik Mattsson and Johannes Räfsby, has grown significantly during the last years with approximately 45 units established in Sweden and Norway as of today. In 2017 alone, 17 new units were added to the chain and the Company plans to open more than 20 new units during 2018.
“Pinchos has during the last few years had a fantastic growth and development, and it is obvious that consumers really appreciate our unique concept and atmosphere. As a founder and leader of the business, I am very enthusiastic about accelerating the development further with the support of Valedo as a partner, alongside our motivated and competent employees. Valedo will contribute with important competence and financial resources to enable our next step in the strategic journey of Pinchos.” says Magnus Larsson, CEO of Pinchos.
The terms and conditions of the transaction are not disclosed.
For further information regarding Pinchos, please contact:
Magnus Larsson, CEO
magnus.larsson@pinchos.se
About Valedo:
Valedo is an independent Swedish investment group that invests in high-quality small and mid-cap companies in the Nordic region. Valedo focuses on companies with clear growth and development potential where Valedo can actively contribute to and accelerate the companies’ development. Being an active owner and contributor of both capital and industrial experience, Valedo helps to ensure that its companies can achieve their full potential. Valedo has completed 24 platform investments and more than 100 add-on acquisitions. Valedo’s businesses have a combined revenue of SEK ~4 500 million with ~3 300 employees in more than 20 countries. Valedo’s exited businesses have on average grown by ~250% during Valedo’s ownership.