Manuel Albanell Mira

Catalana d'Iniciatives SCR SA (Catalana d'Iniciatives) is an independent Spanish private equity firm established in 1985 as two firms, namely Iniciatives SA and Sociedad Catalana de Capital Riesgo SA, at the initiative of the Barcelona City Council and the Government of Catalonia. The objectives of both firms were to support business projects and contribute to economic, social and technological progress. In 1993 the two companies merged to create Catalana d'Iniciatives. The current firm has offices in Barcelona and Madrid, and invests in strategic, dynamic businesses which contribute towards Spain's economic development. Their shareholders and investors comprise both public and private entities.