Blue Sea Capital

What is Blue Sea Capital?

Blue Sea Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in growing small and medium-sized companies, with a particular focus on operations within the region formerly known as Yugoslavia. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, the firm operates with an additional office in Belgrade, Serbia.

Blue Sea Capital has established itself in the industry through the management of the Blue Sea Capital Fund I and is in the process of raising funds for the Blue Sea Capital Fund II. With a niche for equity investments, they have a minimum investment threshold of 5 million and can invest up to 15 million.

They boast an impressive 327 million assets under management. As a private equity fund, they engage in expansion capital, management buyouts (MBO), and leveraged buyouts (LBO), aiming to fuel growth and transformation in invested companies.

Their investment approach is sector-agnostic, but they have a pronounced presence in industries including software such as Web Marketplace SaaS, business solutions, hardware and manufacturing, HealthTech and Fitness, Logistics and Distribution, Aerospace and Defense, as well as Real Estate and Construction.

Blue Sea Capital's investment strategy targets sectors such as healthcare, niche manufacturing, service industries, and consumer goods. They also facilitate co-investments with family offices, indicating a collaborative approach to investments in both local and developed markets.

In recent activities, Blue Sea Capital has co-invested alongside Actis to acquire a telecom tower portfolio in the Western Balkans, reflects their adaptability and strategic alliances. Furthermore, their successful sale of Piramida, a Croatian manufacturer of pharmaceutical glass packaging, to Nipro Corporation showcases their ability to steer companies through growth to profitable exits.