Permira has agreed to acquire a strategic stake in Quadrante, an engineering and consulting firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and sustainability services.
The transaction, which remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, will see Quadrante’s founders, management team and Henko Partners remain significant investors. The investment will support the company’s international expansion, including into the U.S., accelerate adoption of AI-enabled engineering capabilities, and strengthen its position serving energy transition and critical infrastructure projects. Founded in 1998, Quadrante provides asset-light engineering services across three core segments: energy, sustainable cities and mobility. The company supports projects spanning renewable energy, transmission and distribution networks, data centers, water and waste infrastructure, and transportation assets including railways, airports and ports. Headquartered in Portugal, Quadrante operates in more than 20 countries, with established operations in Portugal, Spain, Brazil and Mexico, and employs more than 1,500 professionals worldwide.
Permira was advised by Mizuho | Greenhill (financial), Clifford Chance (legal), Roland Berger (commercial due diligence) and KPMG (financial, tax due diligence and structuring). Quadrante, its management team and Henko Partners were advised by Houlihan Lokey, KPMG and Jamieson (financial advisers), Cuatrecasas and PLMJ (legal advisers), and BCG