Ecoalf secures €7 million funding with Abante's advisory
Deal News | Jun 23, 2025 | Finance Community ES 2 - Corporate M&A
Abante has advised Ecoalf, a sustainable fashion brand, in securing €7 million in financing as part of its strategic partnership with Impact Bridge. This financial initiative aims to support Ecoalf's national and international expansion, emphasizing the brand's environmental and social commitments. Ecoalf, known for its circular model using recycled materials, operates over 14 stores and is present in more than 1,000 retail outlets. The loan agreement includes sustainability covenants linking interest rates to environmental and social criterion, highlighting a shared commitment to responsible investment. Key figures involved in the operation include Pablo Márquez de Prado, Gonzalo Druet Lopez, and Javier Bustamante Ybarra.
Sectors
- Sustainable Fashion
- Corporate Finance
Geography
- Spain – Ecoalf and Abante are headquartered in Spain, making it the central geography for this transaction.
- International – Ecoalf has an international presence with stores and points of sale across the globe.
Industry
- Sustainable Fashion – Ecoalf operates in the sustainable fashion industry, producing clothing using recycled materials.
- Corporate Finance – Abante's role in advising Ecoalf on securing financing falls within corporate finance services.
Financials
- €7 million – The loan amount provided by Impact Bridge to Ecoalf.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecoalf | Target company | Company | A sustainable fashion brand using recycled materials for its products. |
| Impact Bridge | Funding provider | Company | A financial entity collaborating with Ecoalf to provide sustainability-linked financing. |
| Abante | Advisor | Company | Provided corporate advisory services to Ecoalf in securing the financing. |
| Pablo Márquez de Prado | Director of Corporate Advisory | Person | Led the advisory team from Abante. |
| Gonzalo Druet Lopez | Associate | Person | Part of the Abante advisory team. |
| Javier Bustamante Ybarra | Advisor | Person | Advised on the financial transaction at Abante. |