Headquartered in Espinho ( and founded in 1946 by the Ferreira de Sá family, the company is one of the market leaders in the design, manufacture and distribution of high end luxury rugs having always been faithful to its roots, through the use of the best raw materials and artisan techniques (hand knotted and hand woven).

The company has also developed a new automated production method that allows it to combine the latest technology with traditional Portuguese craftsmanship, becoming highly efficient in the production process and, at the same time, maintaining a high level of quality and design.

Sherpa Capital is one of the leading private equity fund management company in Spain for investments in middle sized companies that seek to undertake new strategic, operational, financial or equity related challenges. Sherpa Capital has a large portfolio, and has successfully carried out more than 20 investments 18 investments and 10 add ons) over the past years.

Artá Capital is a leading Iberian private equity investor since 2008 with a reputation as a trusted partner amongst family owned and founder led businesses Artá Capital especializes in mid market companies with attractive growth prospects in international markets having acquired 20 companies and 40 add ons. For Artá Capital, the purchase of Ferreira de Sá represents the first investment of its new Artá Capital Fund III, with a target size of 400 million (having reached 305 million, 75 of the target, in the first closing).

ARCANO has acted as exclusive financial advisor to Sherpa Capital on the sale of Ferreira de Sà the leading manufacturer of prime luxury rugs to Artá Capital.
- Ferreira de Sà is one of the leading groups in the design, manufacturing and distribution of high end luxury rugs to 
professional clients and furniture distributors.
- Artá Capital’s investment will allow Ferreira de Sà to further drive its international growth plan particularly in Europe, USA and Middle East.