Talde Private Equity acquires a majority stake in Fluytec, leading engineering company in the manufacture of advanced water filtration systems

January 12, 2026
  • This closes the seventh transaction of its fund Talde Capital Crecimiento II and continues its strategy of investing in companies with high growth potential.
  • With production centers in Abanto-Zierbena (Bizkaia) and Anadia (Portugal), fluytec has a strong international presence, exporting 90% of its products and services to markets in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and America.
  • The managing partners will continue as shareholders in the company, leading the project in this new phase.

 

Talde Private Equity, a pioneering private equity group in Spain, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Fluytec, with the objective of supporting its next phase of growth and consolidation. Fluytec is a global leader in the design and manufacture of a range of water treatment equipment, including cartridge filters, ultrafiltration systems and self-cleaning filters in desalination plants, industrial applications, and municipal environments.

The managing partners, Pedro and Marta Otegui, will remain invested in the business and will lead the growth plan as the company enters a new phase following Talde´s entry into the shareholder base.

Fluytec, headquartered in Abanto-Zierbena (Bizkaia), operates modern manufacturing facilities in Spain and Portugal. The company is recognized for its quality standards and strong capabilities in product development and innovation, holding registered patents in filtration technologies that enhance the functionality, efficiency, and competitiveness of its products. In addition, Fluytec complies with international standards including ASME-X Class 2, NSF, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

With this transaction, Talde closes the seventh investment of its fund Talde Capital Crecimiento II and continues its strategy of investing in companies with high growth potential and a distinctive positioning.

Through this vehicle, Talde has previously invested in companies such as Auxitec (distribution for online commerce), AVS (space & BigScience), Plymouth (manufacturer of insulating tapes), Discarlux (food), Siban Peosa (manufacturer of rubber conveyor belts) and Cacesa (logistics services for e-commerce, already divested)

Management of over 425 million and a new phase of growth

Talde, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, manages more than 425 million euros through various vehicles and has a long track record of investing in companies with high growth potential. The company has participated in more than 170 projects in various sectors of activity, supporting them in different phases of expansion and consolidation.

Talde is currently undergoing a new phase of growth and consolidation as a leading alternative asset manager in its area of influence. The management company has the support of its traditional shareholders and investors—Kutxabank, which acts as an anchor investor—along with growing interest from new institutional investors, family offices and individuals in investing in this type of investment vehicle.