Ironbridge Partners

IronBridge Partners is an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) investment firm focused on identifying, acquiring, and scaling a single exceptional small or mid-sized enterprise in Portugal or Spain. We bridge legacy and growth — preserving profitable, well-established businesses while modernizing them through operational excellence, digital transformation, and sustainable expansion. Founded and led by Gaspar d’Orey, an experienced CEO with a track record in technology, marketplaces, finance, and climate-focused ventures, IronBridge combines the discipline of private equity with the agility of entrepreneurship. We target B2B tech-enabled services, legacy industrial companies with succession needs, and sustainability or compliance-driven businesses serving regulated markets. Typical targets generate €1–5M EBITDA with enterprise value between €8–30M. IronBridge operates with a hands-on, operator-led model emphasizing efficiency, transparency, and long-term stewardship. Investors participate in a proven structure that offers aligned incentives, capital protection, and attractive returns — typically 25%+ IRR on a five-to-seven-year horizon. Our mission is to acquire one outstanding Iberian company and guide it into its next phase of growth — combining strategy, technology, and human leadership to build a business that endures. IronBridge Partners – Bridging legacy, innovation, and long-term value.