UVESCO
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UVESCO - overview
Established
1993
Location
-, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Primary Industry
Retail
About
UVESCO S. A. is a prominent player in the grocery retail sector in Spain, specializing in delivering a wide variety of consumer products, including fresh produce and packaged goods, while also offering innovative shopping solutions. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Spain, UVESCO S.
A. operates in the grocery retail space, providing essential products to consumers. In December 2021, the company underwent a significant investment round, raising EUR 500 million from PAI Partners, indicating a strategic pivot towards expansion. The company has a history of focusing on local sourcing and sustainability in its operations.
Uvesco operates primarily in the grocery retail sector, offering a diverse range of products tailored to meet the needs of consumers in various geographical markets. The company’s core product offerings include fresh produce, dairy, meat, and packaged goods. Uvesco serves individual shoppers, families, and local businesses reliant on its supply chain. Additionally, Uvesco has enhanced customer experience with online shopping platforms and home delivery services, primarily marketing its products in the Spanish market.
Uvesco reported a revenue of EUR 1. 186 bn for the most recent year, emphasizing its strong market presence. The company engages in both direct-to-consumer sales and B2B partnerships, ensuring a steady flow of products to its stores. Uvesco employs competitive pricing strategies and various promotions to enhance customer retention and drive repeat purchases, aligning its values with its revenue generation strategies.
In December 2021, PAI Partners agreed to acquire a majority stake in UVESCO S. A. for EUR 500 million. The company plans to expand both organically by rolling out new stores and franchises, focusing on the North of Spain and Madrid, while also exploring merger and acquisition opportunities.
This approach is designed to facilitate growth in the grocery retail sector and enhance UVESCO's market share. In November 2025, Inveready Asset Management along with the management agreed to fully acquire UVESCO S. A. from PAI Partners, Stellum Capital, and Inveready Asset Management.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Current Investors
PAI Partners, Inveready Asset Management, Stellum Capital
Primary Industry
Retail
Sub Industries
Supermarkets & Grocery Stores
Website
www.uvesco.es
Company Stage
Mature - Growth Capital
Total Amount Raised
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UVESCO - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 725,642,473.2 | 764,157,649.9 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 5.3% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 52,617,988.2 | 55,261,544.3 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 34,690,794.5 | 36,715,672.9 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 7.3% | 7.2% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 27,900,173.8 | 33,496,887.1 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 3.8% | 4.4% | - | - | - |
UVESCO - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | UVESCO | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Super Hiber distribution group | - | ||||||||
| Growth | Completed | UVESCO | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | UVESCO | - |
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