Sikamar Strengthens Market Position with Capital Increase
Deal News | Feb 06, 2025 | Finance Community ES 2 - Corporate M&A

In a strategic move to solidify its market position and accelerate growth plans, Sikamar, a leading producer of high-quality quartz sand and kaolin, has welcomed a group of private investors led by investment vehicle Laproe. Livingstone Partners advised Sikamar in this capital expansion, reinforcing its market leadership. Founded in 1959 and based in Valencia, Sikamar serves various industrial sectors like ceramics, glass, and chemicals. This development is expected to enhance Sikamar’s market consolidation and open new opportunities, while keeping the current management team intact. The investor group comprises experienced family and professional entities, seeking to create sectoral growth synergies for Sikamar. Legal advice to the investors was provided by Borso Abogados. Enrique and Mercedes Mart, Sikamar’s associates, expressed confidence in their new partners being pivotal for Sikamar's next growth phase. Eleuterio Abad of Livingstone praised the partnership and expects the investment to significantly improve Sikamar's financial solidity, enabling the fulfillment of its strategic ambitions.
Sectors
- Industrial Materials
- Investment and Advisory
Geography
- Spain – Sikamar is based in Valencia, Spain, and the operation involves Spanish-based investors and advisors.
Industry
- Industrial Materials – Sikamar operates in the production and commercialization of industrial materials like quartz sand and kaolin.
- Investment and Advisory – The article involves private investors and advisory roles in financial transactions, relevant to investment and private equity sectors.
Financials
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Sikamar | Target company | Company | A Valencian company specializing in high-quality quartz sand and kaolin production. |
Livingstone | Advisor | Company | Advised Sikamar on the capital increase transaction. |
Laproe | Bidding Company | Company | An investment vehicle led by entrepreneur Victor Carrasco. |
Borso Abogados | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services to the group of investors. |
Enrique Mart | Person at Sikamar | People | Partner at Sikamar. |
Mercedes Mart | Person at Sikamar | People | Partner at Sikamar. |
Eleuterio Abad | Person at Livingstone | People | Partner at Livingstone. |