We invest to drive the growth and value of your company in Switzerland.
Who we
are
At Galur Partners Group, we seek to financially support Swiss companies, significantly increasing their value, generating higher returns for our partners, and security for all employees.
We want to be a source of financing very close to Swiss companies, mainly for small and medium-sized companies, being a viable option for
support and increased value.
Our
Vision
Our
Values
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Ethics and integrity
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Transparency
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Respect
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Social and environmental responsibility
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Teamwork
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Results-based approach
Companies
At Galur, we support companies established in Switzerland, generally small and medium-sized enterprises that preferably have Swiss partners and employees and have been operating for at least two years, with capital requirements per company ranging from CHF 2 million to CHF 10 million.
Galur will contribute the knowledge and experience of its Swiss team so that each company in which it invests increases its value significantly, institutionalizing, expanding, reaching leadership positions in the market and obtaining better profit margins. We agreed from the beginning to exit the company in a maximum period of 3 years, thus obtaining a greater and significant annual share return for the Partners of each company in which Galur invests and an improved company with growth potential in all areas, thanks to the union of talents and experience where everyone wins.
Objective and Company Selection Criteria
Objective
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Galur invests in and takes part in privately held companies by acquiring shares and participating in the company’s Board of Directors for a maximum period of 3 years. During this time, Galur supports the Board with its expertise to significantly increase the growth and value of the companies it invests in, ultimately leaving them in a stronger position upon exit through equity sale, generating higher returns for the Partners.
Company Selection Criteria
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Our Fund is initially available to invest in Swiss companies with capital needs per company ranging from CHF 2 million to CHF 10 million.
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We invest in well-established and profitable companies in Switzerland that hold sustainable competitive positions in growing industries. Our criteria include:
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High growth potential
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Clearly identifiable exit
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Established companies with at least 2 years of commercial activity
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Positive EBITDA
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Stable cash flow
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Well-defined investment and growth plans
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We focus on serving companies from a variety of sectors, including but not limited to:
Energy
Environment
Technology
Health
Telecommunications
Manufacture
Real Estate
Retail
Transport
Services
Food and drinks
If your company is not located in one of these sectors, Galur will evaluate and decide through its Board of Directors whether to invest the capital requested by each company.
Our methodology
Galur receives the company's prospectus for financing through different means.
In a meeting with the prospect, various points are reviewed to support their needs, and a checklist and non-disclosure agreement (NDA) are sent for signature.
Galur receives the signed NDA and the Checklist documentation for review by the Board of Directors.
Galur notifies the prospect of the Board's decision and, if positive, submits a proposal to the prospect.
If both parties agree, the legal documentation is signed before a notary.
Share and cash transfers are signed by both parties.
Investors
At Galur, we ensure that your investment, ours, and that of our partners in companies established in Switzerland achieve significant growth by combining the talents and capabilities of our teams (partners and business professionals) to increase the company's value, maximizing returns and achieving greater growth in revenue and profit from year one. Our goal is always to maximize human resources by training staff in different areas, reducing operational and financial risks with better control over all processes and information flowing into the financial statements.
We focus on growth-stage investments where our operational expertise and capital enhance the potential of target companies. You can be confident that your investment will grow established companies in Switzerland, achieving positive results for you and everyone involved.
At Galur, our priority for growth is the companies and staff where Galur invests to enhance business investments in Switzerland.
General Investment Process
Investors Limited Partners (LPs) invest their resources in Galur.
Galur receives funds from investors (LPs) and invests them in Swiss SMEs.
Galur brings its expertise and Swiss team to increase the equity value of the companies it invests in, generating annual returns over a maximum agreed-upon period of three years.
Galur receives the annual returns generated by each Swiss company where the investment has been made and value created.
Galur ultimately distributes the returns through strategic share sales to LP investors.
We have a presence throughout Switzerland, especially in the French-speaking region, where our Corporate Offices are located.
Whether you're looking to invest individually or institutionally, we're your best option, offering attractive investment returns with relatively low risk. Contact us!
Our team
Galur's greatest asset is its staff: extraordinary people who are committed to a culture of excellence and collaboration in everything we do.
Managing Director and Partner
Mario Urtiaga Escobar
With a degree in administration and a master's degree in finance and over 24 years of experience, he provides support to family businesses in their institutional transformation, debt and capital issuance, and assists companies in regulatory compliance with the Commission and regulatory agencies in matters of anti-money laundering, business strategy, non-stock financing, investment of cash surpluses, purchase and sale of companies, financial and operational auditing, among others.
Director of Operations and Partner
Antonio Ordóñez
With over two decades in the banking and financial sector, his experience includes institutional business development, relationship management with UHNWI and institutional clients, and human resources consulting. He has held key positions and participated in the creation of strategic partnerships and the sale of banking institutions. His experience also includes corporate client relationship management, human resources roles, and credit risk control.
Partner
Hector Gallego Ortiz
Founder and current CEO of financial companies in Mexico and the United States. Expert in lending to small and medium-sized businesses in various sectors: tourism, real estate, energy, electric mobility, among others. He has participated in the signing of business sector agreements with Japan, Spain, and Argentina.
International Arbitration Specialist
Reynaldo Urtiaga
He holds bachelor's*, master's, and doctoral degrees in law from Mexico. He has over two decades of experience advising foreign companies investing in Mexico or doing business with Mexican companies in a variety of sectors and industries (energy, insurance, manufacturing, research and development, hospitality, automotive, etc.). His professional practice includes international contracts, intellectual property, and the prevention and resolution of commercial disputes through mediation and international arbitration.
Finance Specialist
Gonzalo Carrasco
Graduate in Economics and Political Science. CFA Charterholder. He has over 15 years of experience in the financial sector. He is currently a Portfolio Manager at a private debt asset manager in Mexico. Throughout his career, he has advised various companies on debt and equity issuances, restructuring, M&A, and corporate finance. He serves on several boards of directors.
Consultancy
We are a group of consultants and auditors with considerable individual experience working at firms such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, KPMG, BDO, DFK, among others.
Direct care from each of our specialists will provide you with the following benefits:
1. Personal knowledge and experience in each project
2. Ensuring the understanding and execution of the commented need
3. Quality in the execution and expectation of the deliverables made by our specialists and managers
4. Business Vision from our managers, which will support the company's strategy to grow together as your trusted advisors.
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We have partnerships with various Swiss companies, with which we collaborate on training and consulting for all their employees.
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We provide business consulting to your company as independent third parties, increasing its value to various financial institutions in Switzerland.
For our Swiss companies, we provide added value by conducting a highly detailed due diligence process. This process serves as a starting point for reviewing areas of opportunity, improving operations, activities, processes, and internal and external compliance, achieving improved results that increase the company's value to its employees, competitors, and shareholders.