Orza

Orza is a direct investment firm owned by the Basque pension funds ELKARKIDETZA and GEROA. See contact routes.

About Orza

Orza is a direct investment firm owned by the Basque pension funds ELKARKIDETZA and GEROA, established to acquire equity in unlisted companies within the Basque business sector. Its investment thesis targets business expansion, internationalization, management buy-outs (MBO) and buy-ins (MBI), corporate succession, and minority shareholder substitution, primarily in Vizcaya, Guipúzcoa, Álava, and Navarra. The firm typically invests a minimum of €1.5 million with a guideline maximum of €7–8 million, though it may partner for larger deals, and occasionally makes up to €400,000 investments in high-tech startups. Orza generally takes minority positions and prefers to secure a seat on the Board of Directors. Notable portfolio companies include CounterCraft, which received a $5.0 million equity investment in June 2020, and Mikrobiomik, an early-stage pharmaceutical startup supported by the fund. While Orza emphasizes active management and access to local and international networks, the firm does not appear to publish distinctive public writing or a unique point of view beyond its stated strategy.

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