About the Firm

 

 

 

Independence is fundamental to how we operate.

 

 

 

Independent thinking. Enduring partnerships.

 

 

Founded in 2007, Acthus Capital is built on one idea: capital and advice should serve the business, not a fund mandate. Because we invest our own money, we judge opportunities on their merits — not a cycle someone else set.

 

We look for sound businesses, attractive assets, capable management, and the judgement to know where disciplined capital can make a real difference.

 

Adalberto Barbosa

LEADERSHIP

Adalberto Barbosa

 

Founder & CEO

 

Adalberto founded Acthus Capital in 2007 and leads the firm's investment and advisory activities, bringing extensive international experience across principal investing, M&A, restructuring, and business transformation.

 

Senior Experience. Direct Involvement.

 

INTERNATIONAL NETWORK

 

Global Reach. Local Expertise. European Perspective.

 

Corporate Finance in Europe

 

Acthus Capital draws on a network of experienced industry advisers, operating partners, and regional specialists — engaged selectively, by transaction, to bring specific sector or geographic expertise when a deal calls for it.

 

This keeps the firm lean without limiting the expertise available to a client.

 

European Perspective. International Network.

 

The agility of an independent firm, backed by experienced advisers and specialists when a deal calls for it.

 

HOW WE WORK

 

  • Understand — The business, the people, the objective.

 

  • Evaluate — Value, risk, and opportunity, on the numbers.

 

  • Decide — Senior people decide. Quickly and clearly.

 

  • Execute — Structuring, diligence, negotiation, completion.

 

  • Build — Value and relationships that last

 

What We Do

 

Acthus Capital Business