Houlihan Lokey Advises Carbyne

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that Carbyne Equity Partners (Carbyne) has acquired SuanNutra, a leading global nutraceutical ingredient platform headquartered in Spain. Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financing advisor to Carbyne on the transaction, which closed in December 2025.

SuanNutra is a leading global nutraceutical ingredient player, offering a growing portfolio of clinically proven branded and scientifically endorsed functional ingredients. Originally part of Suanfarma, over the past years, the company expanded its scientific and branded-ingredient capabilities and established a fully independent, scalable, and customer-centred organisation, which is well positioned for its next phase of development.

Carbyne is a private equity firm investing in growing European businesses with strong market positions and a commitment to innovation. Its focus spans nutrition, healthcare, and agricultural inputs, sectors where the firm leverages its extensive network of entrepreneurial investors. Working closely with management teams, Carbyne supports businesses in accelerating growth and strengthening long-term market leadership.

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