Natstone Accelerates International Growth and Strengthens Innovation with Investment from ActiveCap

Natstone, an industrial company specialising in the transformation of natural stone and the production of ornamental stone solutions, has announced the entry of ActiveCap – Capital Partners into its share capital through the ActiveCap II – Portuguese Growth Fund – Fundo de Capital de Risco Fechado.

Currently, approximately 80% of Natstone’s production is destined for international markets, with a strong presence in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

Founded in 1954 and now in its third generation of family ownership, Natstone holds a brand with strong international recognition and a clear export-driven profile.

The investment aims to support a new phase of sustained growth, strengthening the company’s international footprint, enhancing innovation across its product offering and reinforcing its positioning in higher-complexity, higher value-added projects.

ActiveCap’s investment will enable the acceleration of Natstone’s growth strategy, with a focus on expanding its presence in high-potential international markets, broadening its product portfolio and identifying sector consolidation opportunities both in Portugal and abroad. Built on key differentiation factors such as design, functionality and sustainability, the strategy also includes continued investments in industrial modernisation and operational efficiency.

Based in the Rio Maior Industrial Zone, Natstone operates a technologically advanced manufacturing facility alongside a dedicated showroom. The company develops a wide range of natural stone solutions for façades, landscaping and outdoor applications, interior finishes, rustic applications, ornamental and decorative elements, including flooring and cladding. Its manufacturing capabilities allow the processing of all types of natural stone, ensuring high production flexibility and strong responsiveness to market trends.

Natstone has made significant investments in technical and technological resources, consolidating a competitive industrial production process aligned with high-quality standards. In parallel, the company has consistently invested in innovation and product development, often in collaboration with entities from the national scientific and technological ecosystem. These efforts have resulted in the launch of differentiated solutions and the strengthening of Natstone’s positioning in technically demanding international projects.

According to Isidro Santos, CEO of Natstone, “With the support of ActiveCap, Natstone is strengthening its future, focusing on innovation, market expansion and operational excellence.”

For ActiveCap – Capital Partners, the investment reflects confidence in both the company and the sector. According to Filipa Leal da Costa of ActiveCap, “Portugal’s natural stone sector is internationally recognised for its quality, and Natstone stands out for its execution capabilities. The experience and maturity of the Natstone team have been instrumental in building a benchmark company within the sector. We are therefore supporting this new phase of growth with great confidence and enthusiasm, focused on high value-added products and the reinforcement of its international presence.”

With this investment, Natstone enters a new phase of development, strengthening its industrial capacity and growth prospects both domestically and internationally.