About us
Accent Capital is an independent M&A boutique focused on cross-border transactions involving Portuguese companies and international investors.
A bridge between Portuguese companies and international capital
Accent Capital operates at the intersection of executives, shareholders, and acquirers, where differences in culture, expectations, and execution standards can directly impact transaction outcomes.
We provide a clear and structured framework, combining deep knowledge of the Portuguese market with disciplined execution, ensuring transactions are transparent, efficient, and aligned with all stakeholders.
Each mandate is executed with rigor, discretion, and a long-term partnership mindset.
Carlos Duarte
Founder of Accent Capital – Senior M&A Advisor
Carlos Duarte is a mergers and acquisitions specialist with over 25 years of experience in corporate finance and cross-border transactions.
He has built his career within leading financial institutions, including Banque Paribas, Arthur Andersen, Deloitte, and Christie & Co and Eurallia Finance, with experience across Canada, Luxembourg, Spain, France, and Portugal.
This background provides him with a strong understanding of mid-market transactions, particularly in family-owned businesses. He is personally involved in every engagement, bringing a structured, pragmatic, and execution-focused approach, especially in strategic transactions such as business disposals or external growth initiatives.
Through Accent Capital, he supports companies and investors in structuring and executing cross-border transactions, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.
Languages: Portuguese, French, Spanish, English
Positioning Portugal as a strategic platform for M&A opportunities, fully aligned with international investors and standards.
A differentiated approach to cross-border M&A
Connecting Portuguese SMEs with international investors
Accent Capital operates at the intersection of local opportunities and international capital. The firm has privileged access to key international markets, including France, Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux countries, and North America. Its positioning is based on a combination of deep local insight, understanding of investor expectations, and strong credibility with international buyers.
A focus on mid-market and family-owned businesses
Accent Capital supports executives of mid-market and family-owned companies in strategic transactions involving complex human and ownership dynamics. These situations require a detailed understanding of business history, governance structures, and stakeholder alignment. The firm combines analytical rigor with a pragmatic approach to ensure controlled and successful execution.
Institutional rigor with boutique agility
The firm combines methodologies derived from leading financial institutions with the flexibility, responsiveness, and adaptability of an independent advisory structure. This enables the execution of complex transactions while remaining closely aligned with client-specific challenges.
Execution-driven, without unnecessary complexity
Accent Capital prioritizes clarity, accessibility, and efficiency. Its approach is based on structured processes, strong communication, and a focus on decision-making. The objective is to facilitate alignment between stakeholders and ensure smooth execution at every stage.
Deep knowledge of the Portuguese market
Through a combination of analytical tools and on-the-ground experience, Accent Capital has developed a strong understanding of key sectors within the Portuguese economy. Many of these sectors are export-driven and positioned for international growth or consolidation.
An international perspective, fully embedded
All transactions are approached from an international standpoint, even in domestic contexts. This increases the quality of counterparties, broadens strategic options, and ensures alignment with international M&A standards.
Each situation is unique.