Key Takeaways
- Ardabelle Capital has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Plymag, a European biostimulants and crop nutrition company.
- Sofiprotéol and Capagro will join the transaction as minority shareholders.
- Plymag will remain operationally independent, with the founding family supporting the next growth phase.
- The partnership targets international expansion, R&D strengthening, and vertical integration.
- The deal aligns with broader efforts to scale biosolutions supporting resilient and low-carbon agriculture.
Ardabelle Capital Takes Majority Stake in Seaweed-Based Biosolutions Leader Plymag
Ardabelle Capital, a private equity firm focused on accelerating the transition toward a sustainable and resilient economy, has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Plymag, a European company specializing in biostimulants, specialized nutrition, and biological crop protection. Sofiprotéol and Capagro will participate in the transaction as minority shareholders.
Founded in 1978, Plymag has built a strong position in seaweed-based agricultural technologies, supported by proprietary extraction processes, vertically integrated operations, and in-house R&D capabilities. The company operates across more than 30 countries, with subsidiaries in Portugal, Chile, Colombia, and Peru, and maintains long-standing relationships within regional agricultural ecosystems in Europe and Latin America.
The transaction marks a key milestone in Ardabelle Capital’s strategy to strengthen essential agrifood supply chains through decarbonization and resilience-focused investments.
