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AGQ Labs is the leading provider of certified testing services and advanced essays

Type of Operation

Minority

Fund

Structured Partnerships Fund I

Investment date

July 2020

Activity

Certified testing services and advanced essays

AGQ Labs is a leading group of laboratories providing testing services, advanced essays and specialized services. Leading technological centre offering value-added services to industrial customers within the food, agronomy, environment, mining and health and safety industries.

Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Seville, AGQ Labs has a strong international presence across Europe, Africa, Latam and North America, operating 11 laboratories and 10 operation centres. AGQ Labs is present in more than 20 countries through an extensive commercial network and has ~800 employees.

Why did we invest in AGQ Labs?

  • Attractive industry with strong fundamentals: resilient and non-cyclical with positive organic growth dynamics
  • Differentiated strategy and proven track record of identifying high-growth and profitable market niches
  • Consolidation opportunity in a largely fragmented market
  • Best-in-class and experienced management team