Mecwide
Industry:
Specialized Engineering Services
Year:
2013
Exit Date:
2023
Exit Type:
Buyback
Country:
Portugal
Investment Type:
Buy-out
Stake
51%
Website:
Mecwide, founded in 2008, is an international leader in specialized engineering services for the metalworking industry, serving sectors like Oil & Gas, Mining, Cement, Modular Systems, and Energy, with operations in Europe and Africa.
IR Capital’s investment accelerated Mecwide’s growth through international expansion, client diversification, and acquisitions in strategic markets, leveraging its technical expertise in engineering, construction, and maintenance.
By 2022, Mecwide had over €60 million in revenue and around 1,000 employees. Following the successful business plan, IR Capital sold its 51% stake back to the founder in March 2023.


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