COFIDES invests €90 million in EYSA together with Tikehau Capital to boost urban digitalization

 

The public entity COFIDES has allocated an investment of 90 million euros in EYSA to accelerate its technological modernization. The operation, carried out in conjunction with Tikehau Capital through the fund FOCO, seeks to promote sustainable mobility and the digitalization of infrastructure in España.

 

This capital inflow has been structured as a co-investment with Tikehau Capital, a global alternative asset manager that acts as the company's majority shareholder. The transaction aligns with the objectives of Fondo de Coinversión (FOCO), designed specifically to support the digital, green and technological transformation of Spanish companies, strengthening their financial capacity to execute ambitious growth plans.

 

Decarbonization strategy and operational expansion

 

The transaction is integrated into the second program of private equity decarbonization of Tikehau CapitalThis program, which currently manages assets exceeding €2.500 billion, focuses on leading firms in the energy transition and the optimization of industrial infrastructure. It is worth remembering that Tikehau Capital completed the acquisition of EYSA in 2025, establishing since then a strategic alliance with its management team to scale its operations.

 

The deployment of resources in EYSA This will enable the implementation of advanced digital tools for mobility management in urban and interurban environments. This strengthened financial foundation allows the company not only to consolidate its position in the national market but also to explore further expansion. international projection in key sectors for the modernization of transport systems.

 

Key Indicator	Details of the Operation
Investment of COFIDES	90 millones de euros
Financial instrument	Fondo de Coinversión (FOCO)
Majority Shareholder	Tikehau Capital
Program size Tikehau	+2.500 million euros
Reference date	April 9th 2026

 

Institutional leadership in the ecological transition

 

Ángela Pérez, President and CEO of COFIDES, has highlighted the relevance of this move: "this investment represents a significant boost for sustainable mobility in EspañaOur collaboration with Tikehau Capital It reflects the strength of the Spanish industrial and technological ecosystem in projects that integrate innovation, digitalization, and sustainability. Through FOCO"We are mobilizing investment towards strategic sectors that modernize our production model."

 

For its part, David MartínCo-Head of Tikehau Capital Iberia, he emphasized that the participation of COFIDES It validates the company's long-term industrial project. Furthermore, Javier Delgado, CEO of EYSAHe stated that the investment comes at a time of "profound transformation," allowing the company to accelerate innovation and lead the energy transition in critical infrastructure.

 

Fund Features FOCO

 

El Fondo de Coinversión (FOCO) is a strategic tool of Gobierno linked to Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia (PRTR), financed with funds NextGenerationEUIts main pillars are:

 

• Total allocation of 2.000 billion euros to attract foreign investment.
• Promoting the ecological, digital and technological innovation transition.
• Requirement of a foreign co-investor to validate viability and international interest.
• Direct investment method in companies or through investment funds.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about EYSA y COFIDES

 

What is the main objective of the 90 million euro investment?

The goal is to accelerate the technological development of EYSA, strengthen its operational capabilities in sustainable mobility and promote new lines of business aligned with decarbonization and urban digitalization.

 

What role does the fund play? FOCO in this operation?

The fund FOCO acts as the financial vehicle of COFIDES to mobilize capital towards strategic sectors, always requiring the participation of an international partner, in this case Tikehau Capital.

 

How does this agreement benefit mobility in Spain?

It promotes the deployment of advanced digital tools and more efficient, low-emission transport solutions, modernizing the production model and mobility infrastructure in urban environments.