The former shareholders of Energie have divested the company to Horizon Equity Partners
September 2025 — The former shareholders of Energie have successfully divested their stake in the company to Horizon Equity Partners. The investment will support Energie in its next phase of strategic growth, focused on capturing market opportunities driven by the accelerating shift toward sustainable energy solutions, strengthening product development and R&D capabilities and consolidating the company’s expansion across Iberia and key European markets.
Incorporated in 1981, Energie is a leading Portuguese company specializing in heating solutions, including heat pumps for domestic and industrial hot water. Over the years, the company has consistently maintained a strong focus on R&D, resulting in the development of highly advanced technological products. Its product portfolio includes aerothermal heat pumps for domestic hot water, industrial applications, climatization and swimming pool heating; thermodynamic solar technology designed for domestic and industrial hot water; and geothermal heat pumps marketed to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) channel in Iberia, with heating, cooling and hot water capabilities. Energie combines a flexible production setup with robust R&D and innovation capabilities, supported by a skilled team of engineers dedicated to continuously enhancing its product range.
Horizon Equity Partners is an independent Portuguese private equity firm.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins’ team in Portugal acted as co-advisor, together with Banco Finantia, to Energie’s shareholders on the divestment of the company.
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