Catari
Industry:
Scaffolding Production and Sales
Year:
2016
Exit Date:
2022
Exit Type:
Buyback
Country:
Portugal
Investment Type:
Expansion
Stake
40.74%
Website:
Catari, a family business founded in 1979, specialized in metal equipment, mainly scaffolding, serving construction, industry, and events sectors. It exports over 80% of its production internationally, including to Turkey, France, Spain, Chile, and regions across Europe, Latin America, North Africa, and the Middle East.
In 2021, Catari’s consolidated revenue approached €23 million, with 190+ employees across its production unit and commercial branches in Portugal and Spain.
IR Capital partnered with Catari to support strategic growth, international brand recognition, and investment in production and management tools.
After successfully executing the business plan, IR Capital exited in November 2022, with full ownership returning to the Company’s founders.


Marina de Cascais
Avenida Rei Humberto II de Itália
Loja 65 2750-800 Cascais Portugal
Rua de Guerra Junqueiro, nº 505, 1º andar, Sala D, 4150-389 Porto
ir-capital@ir-capital.pt
Marina de Cascais
Avenida Rei Humberto II de Itália
Loja 65 2750-800 Cascais Portugal
Rua de Guerra Junqueiro, nº 505, 1º andar, Sala D, 4150-389 Porto
ir-capital@ir-capital.pt
Marina de Cascais
Avenida Rei Humberto II de Itália
Loja 65 2750-800 Cascais Portugal
Rua de Guerra Junqueiro, nº 505, 1º andar, Sala D, 4150-389 Porto
ir-capital@ir-capital.pt