- Significant investment will accelerate Quadrante's international expansion, particularly in the US, and position the Company as a global engineering partner for the development of energy transition and critical infrastructure assets
Spain, 2 July 2026 – Quadrante, a leading Iberian based consulting firm specialising in engineering, architecture, environment and sustainability, today announced a strategic investment from Permira, the global investment firm. As part of the transaction, Quadrante’s Management and Founders alongside Henko Partners will remain significant investors. Terms of the contemplated transaction were not disclosed.
The deal follows the acquisition of the Spanish consultancy firm InProcess, announced earlier this year, and marks a new milestone in the growth and international expansion strategy of Quadrante.
As part of the operation, the founders and management team of Quadrante, as well as Henko Partners, will retain significant stakes as shareholders. The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
Founded in 1998, Quadrante provides asset-light, white-collar engineering services across three core segments: Energy, including renewables development, transmission and distribution; Sustainable Cities, spanning data centres, water utilities and waste infrastructure; and Mobility, covering railways, subways, airports and ports. The Company operates across more than 20 countries, including established positions in Portugal, Spain, Brazil and Mexico, and employs over 1,500 professionals globally.
With Permira's investment, Quadrante will pursue an accelerated growth strategy focused on increased support to its blue-chip customers, further international expansion (including the US), and enhanced use of AI to better serve its customers more effectively with creative solutions. The investment is intended to support Quadrante's ambition to become a globally diversified engineering partner of scale focused on the energy transition and critical infrastructure assets.
Permira's investment in Quadrante follows its recently announced investment in CDP, the global environmental disclosure system, and represents the firm's second investment under its Energy Transition strategy.
Nuno Costa, Global CEO and Co-founder of Quadrante, said:
«Quadrante has built a strong platform and a team of exceptional engineers, delivering outstanding service to our clients across our markets — made possible with Henko's support. Our new partnership with Permira marks an exciting new chapter. Their Energy Transition investment strategy, global networks, digital capabilities, and track record in high-growth professional services make them an ideal partner as we scale. Our founding team and senior leadership will provide continuity of vision and culture, while Permira will support our next phase of growth by leveraging its expertise and the transformative potential of AI to help us deliver smarter and higher quality seamless client service, and unlock new opportunities for our talented teams worldwide.»
Kush Patel, partner and co-head of Energy Transition at Permira, said:
«Quadrante has built a differentiated platform at the heart of two powerful secular growth trends: the energy transition and the global buildout of critical infrastructure. We see a significant opportunity to support the company’s international expansion, particularly in the United States, where demand for engineering expertise across power, renewables, data centres and broader infrastructure development continues to accelerate. We look forward to working with Nuno and the team as they scale internationally.»
Anish Patel, partner and Co-Head of Energy Transition at Permira, added:
«Quadrante It represents exactly the kind of company we seek to support through our Energy Transition strategy: deep technical expertise, strong client relationships and a management team with a clear vision of the market’s future. As we continue to develop our portfolio in this sector, we see a real opportunity to put Permira’s sector expertise and artificial intelligence capabilities to work for the next phase of growth at Quadrante.»
Lars Becker, Partner at Henko Partners, said:
«Quadrante »It is an exceptional company, with strong leadership, a distinctive market position and a great ability to execute an ambitious growth strategy. It has been a privilege to work alongside the management team over the last few years, and we are delighted to welcome Permira as a new partner in this new phase."
The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in Q4 2026.
Permira was advised by Mizuho | Greenhill (financial adviser), Clifford Chance (legal adviser), Roland Berger (commercial due diligence adviser) and KPMG (financial, tax due diligence and structuring adviser). Quadrante, its management team and Henko Partners were advised by Houlihan Lokey, KPMG and Jamieson (financial advisers), Cuatrecasas and PLMJ (legal advisers), and BCG (commercial adviser).
About Quadrante
Quadrante is an Iberian-based leading professional services consulting firm in Engineering, Architecture, Environment and Sustainability, renowned for its agility, client-centric approach and global presence.
With 28 years of expertise, present in 20 countries across four continents and a workforce exceeding 1,500 professionals, we provide innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing natural-resource management challenges, with a strong emphasis on the energy transition, sustainable mobility and development of resilient sustainable cities.
Our purpose: To partner with our clients in creating and building sustainable, responsible and long-lasting infrastructures for a better world. For more information, visit www.quadranteglobal.com.
About Permira
Permira is a global investment firm that supports successful companies with growth ambitions. Founded in 1985, the firm manages funds across two main asset classes: private equity and debt, with total committed capital of approximately 90,000 million euros.
Permira established its Energy Transition investment strategy to identify investment opportunities across the underlying value chains. The dedicated investment team will bring the full Permira platform to bear to help market-leading businesses deliver transformational growth at scale.
Permira employs over 500 people in 16 offices across Europe, the United States, the Middle East and Asia. For more information, visit www.permira.com.
About Henko
Henko Partners is an independent private equity firm backing exceptional entrepreneurs and management teams across the Iberian Peninsula. Founded in 2021, the firm has €300 million of assets under management and focuses on the lower middle-market.
Henko invests in digital technology, energy and environment, industrial technology, and healthcare, working closely with its portfolio companies to accelerate growth through operational transformation and disciplined international buy-and-build strategies. The firm pursues a hands-on, long-term approach, partnering with founders who have the ambition to build a category-leading business and expand internationally.
For more information, visit www.henkopartners.com
For further information:
Quadrant (Burson)
João Pereira de Faria | joao.faria@bursonglobal.com
Irina Marcelino | irina.marcelino@bursonglobal.com
Francisca Carrapatoso | francisca.carrapatoso@bursonglobal.com
Permira
Harmon
Diana Cortecero | dcortecero@harmon.es / permira@harmon.es
