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Merger control
Case reference
Ccent/2026/75 - Draycott Capital / ECS
Acquiring
Draycott Capital, S.A.
Description
Its main purpose is to provide strategic and financial consulting services to companies, business analysis for investment purposes, business valuations, and training in the financial area. It also controls venture capital fund management companies and real estate investment entities, through which it holds stakes in companies operating primarily in the real estate, hospitality and tourism, energy, industry, and services sectors, as well as real estate assets related to different market segments. The Draycott Capital group also engages in real estate brokerage and consulting activities.
Acquired
ECS - Sociedade de Capital de Risco, SA
Description
A management company for alternative investment schemes whose activity consists of managing venture capital funds and their respective investments, through which stakes are held in companies operating in the energy, real estate, hospitality, tourism, industry, and logistics sectors.
Sector
Activity (NACE)
Applicable legislation
Notification thresholds
Type of merger
Cooperation with sector regulators
Status
Ongoing
Type of Investigation
AdC’s decision
Case description

The merger consists of the acquisition, by Draycott Capital, S.A. (“Draycott Capital”), of exclusive control over ECS - Sociedade de Capital de Risco, S.A. (“ECS”).
Timeline
2026-10-23
Draycott Capital notifies acquisition of sole control over the ECS
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