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Strategic consultant Iago Canela Alonso founded Riva Capital to preserve the legacy of a successful Spanish business while supporting its next phase of growth. He has raised more than €430k from 16 investors, including Lineage Partners, Secways, Asta Capital, Itaca Capital Partners, Ventura Search Capital, Legacy Partners, Mazal Capital, Focus, JB46, Aurica, Valmaris Private Investors, and Joaquín Pardo, among others.
Iago holds an MBA from IESE Business School and has more than a decade of experience in strategy and digital transformation consulting. He began his career at Seidor before joining Deloitte, where he specialized in digital transformation. He later worked as a Manager at PwC in London, leading transformation initiatives across multiple industries, before joining Bain & Company in Mexico City. At Bain, he advised corporate executives and private equity investors on strategy, value creation, and business growth. His experience spans Europe and Latin America, combining strategic insight with deep expertise in operational improvement, digital transformation, and organizational development.
Iago is seeking to acquire and lead a well-established B2B services or specialized industrial company with annual revenues of €5–50 million and EBITDA margins above 15%. He is looking for businesses with stable revenues, strong fundamentals, and clear growth potential. Equally important, he values companies with a committed management team and an owner who is seeking an orderly succession while preserving the company’s long-term legacy.
