Transaction

MCH Private Equity invests in Sanfil Medicina

Transaction

MCH Private Equity invests in Sanfil Medicina

Buy-side

Undisclosed

Role

Adviser to MCH on its investment in Sanfil Group

Sector

Healthcare

Region

Portugal

We have advised MCH Private Equity, a leading Spanish investment firm, on its investment in Sanfil Medicina, a private healthcare group headquartered in Coimbra, Portugal.

Sanfil Medicina operates hospitals and clinics across the central region of Portugal, offering integrated healthcare services through its Sanfil Medicina (general hospitals), Diaton (diagnostics and imaging) and Nefrovida (dialysis) units. The group employs over 500 professionals, collaborates with hundreds of medical specialists, and is widely recognised for the quality of its clinical services and strong ties to local communities. In 2024, Sanfil generated revenues of approximately €67m and an EBITDA of €8m.

The investment by MCH Private Equity will support Sanfil Medicina’s growth plan, including the expansion of facilities, technological upgrades and potential external growth opportunities. This strategic partnership aims to consolidate Sanfil’s leadership in the private healthcare sector in Portugal, enhancing its capacity to deliver high-quality care and explore new avenues of development.

MCH Private Equity manages over €1.8bn in assets and has a strong track record of investments in innovation and technology, food and agribusiness, and health, wellness and lifestyle sectors. In Portugal, MCH controls Brasmar, Active Hearing (Audição Activa) and Logalty/DigitalSign.

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We are very excited to partner with Sanfil Medicina, a benchmark group in the healthcare sector. This investment in Portugal’s central region marks our debut in the market and supports the Portuguese company’s ambitious growth plans. Clearwater played a crucial role in identifying the opportunity and providing expert advice throughout the entire process.

Ramon Nuñez, Partner, MCH
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The partnership with MCH will allow us to expand and modernise our healthcare facilities, strengthen the quality of the care provided, and implement previously planned growth projects.

Pedro Marcelino, CEO, Sanfil Medicina

This transaction highlights the continued appeal of the Portuguese healthcare sector to leading international investors. Sanfil Medicina’s strong market position, combined with MCH’s experience and resources, creates an exceptional platform for sustained growth. We are proud to have supported MCH in bringing this strategic partnership to life.

José Lemos, Partner, Clearwater

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