- Nazca is associating with the CEO, Juan Julián León, and the Corporate General Manager, Fernando Ruiz de Assín, who will spearhead the growth plan and continue the international expansion of both companies.
SeproTec Multilingual Solutions announces that the private equity firm Nazca Capital has become the majority shareholder in the multinational language services provider, as well as in SHIP Global IP, SeproTec’s subsidiary specialized in industrial and intellectual property management services. The terms of the transaction, which was concluded on 14 September, 2021, including the share acquired by Nazca, the sale price and the valuation, have not been made public.
Leading Spanish private equity firm Nazca Capital has acquired a majority stake in SeproTec, a technological company specialized in multilingual services, and SHIP Global IP, which is specialized in the provision of industrial property management services through a software platform. Alongside Nazca, Juan Julián León (CEO and founder) and Fernando Ruiz de Assín (Corporate General Manager) have also reinvested in both companies and will continue leading their development.
Both SeproTec and SHIP Global IP have experienced high growth, doubling their joint turnover over the last 3 years, with an estimated 2021 EBITDA of 7 million euros. This growth is based on the scalability of the business.
The management board of both companies have drawn up an ambitious growth plan that includes the possibility of acquisitions to accelerate the growth and technological development of them both in the highly active markets in which they do business. Juan Julián León and Fernando Ruiz de Assín have identified Nazca as the partner best placed to support the implementation of this plan in the long term. The firm will contribute its experience in developing international growth projects and with IT service companies.
Carlos Pérez de Jáuregui, a NAZCA partner, remarked “Our investment in SeproTec and SHIP Global IP is a great opportunity to participate in the technological transformation and growth happening in the industrial property and translation services sector. We are very enthused and feel certain that, with the support of a great team led by Juan Julián and the company already positioned in high added-value niches, the project will be a success.
For his part, Juan Julián León, Chief Executive Officer and shareholder in SeproTec and SHIP Global IP, stated that “Nazca’s investment in SeproTec and SHIP Global IP is a major milestone in the history of both companies. Having Nazca as majority shareholder is a great opportunity to lead the technological change and growth that is happening in the industrial and intellectual property and translation markets.“
“Both the Intellectual Property and Language sectors are experiencing rapid technological evolution, and we firmly believe that we have a vital part to play in that technological development. Here at SeproTec & Ship we are determined to play a major role in this so that we continue to innovate and lead the markets in which we operate,” Juan Julián León commented.
AZ Capital, PwC, Roland Berger and DLA Piper have provided consulting services to Nazca in this deal, while KPMG and Garrigues provided consulting to SeproTec and SHIP Global IP.
About SeproTec
SeproTec Multilingual Solutions is a Multilingual Service Provider ranked among the Top 30 Language Service Companies in the world. With more than 30 years of experience in providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions in translation and interpretation, SeproTec distinguishes itself by utilizing the most advanced technology and translation management technology, specifically designed to maximize customer satisfaction. SeproTec is proud to have achieved certifications for international Corporate Social Responsibility, Quality Control, and Environmental Management (UNE-EN ISO 17100, ISO 13485, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001). SeproTec has more than 385 employees and 11,500 freelancers collaborators within Dedicated Account Teams that provide 24/7 coverage for our clients’ multilingual needs wherever in the world they may be.
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SHIP Global IP
SHIP Global IP is an Intellectual Property portfolio management company with the goal of bridging the gap between Inside Counsel and the services they procure. Utilizing a comprehensive network of qualified Foreign Firms, in conjunction with SHIP’s in-house licensed IP paralegals, we help companies centralize and consolidate their activity and budgets in relation to patent and trademark life cycles, through a proprietary cloud-based tool specifically designed for IP processes.
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About Nazca
Nazca is a private capital management firm specialized in the Spanish middle market. Nazca leads its market segment both in transaction volume and in return on investments. Since 2001 Nazca has totally invested Funds I, II and III, valued at 100 million, 150 million and 230 million euros respectively, having concluded 80 transactions: 36 direct investments in companies, 22 additional acquisitions of companies from their subsidiaries and 22 disinvestments.
Currently it is simultaneously managing the Nazca IV Fund, worth 300 million euros, and the Nazca V Fund, worth 150 million euros, to invest in small businesses. Both funds are backed by domestic and international institutional investors. Nazca has a portfolio including 14 Spanish companies: FoodBox (Catering), Distribuciones Juan Luna (Food), Phibo (Dental Implants and Prosthetics), Herbex (Fresh Aromatic Herbs), Terratest (Special Foundations and Tunnels), Diater (Biopharmaceuticals), One Shot Hotels (Hotels), Cinelux (Audiovisual Equipment Rental), IDP (BIM-based Engineering Services), Filmin (VOD Platform), Eurocebollas (Food), Laboratorios Almond (Vegan and Ecological Food), Zunibal (Fishing Technology) and Nutris (Nutraceutical Ingredients and Gummy Vitamins). For more information, visit www.nazca.es
