LFGD — Looking Forward Giro Dolcet
Strategic Holding & High-Level Consulting

We Transform
Vision into
Results

Strategic advisory, investment and specialized consulting for entrepreneurs and investors seeking extraordinary results.

4Strategic Sectors
2017Founded in
15+Countries of Operation
360°Multi-sector Vision
Our Companies

The LFGD Group

An ecosystem of specialized companies working in synergy to deliver comprehensive solutions to our clients.

LUXURY REAL ESTATE

LF Kapital

Luxury Real Estate

Exceptional properties for ultra-high-net-worth clients. Absolute discretion, global network and intelligent matching between buyers and off-market assets.

20+
Cities
€8M+
Average Ticket
100%
Discretion
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

LF Deal

Business Acquisition

Corporate transactions structured with financial rigour. From identification to transaction closing, we accompany every phase of the process.

M&A
Specialty
360°
Due Diligence
ES/INT
Markets
FOOD & BEVERAGE

FarmsPlanet

Premium Food

FarmsPlanet internationally distributes the Mikel's Fruit brand (1819). Artisan shop at mikels.es. Award-winning olive oils, Paraguayo in syrup and natural juices in 15+ countries.

200+
Years Tradition
15+
Countries
4x
Gold Medal
TECHNOLOGY

Internet Operadores

IT & Telecommunications

Guaranteed connectivity and digital transformation. Technology solutions with a commitment to continuity for businesses and individuals.

24/7
Guarantee
5G+
Technologies
B2B+B2C
Market
Strategic Consulting

Beyond the Group

When your project does not fit exactly into any of our subsidiaries, LFGD acts as an independent strategic consultancy.

LFGD does not offer generic solutions. Each project receives a specific analysis and a tailored proposal. Our multi-sector vision allows us to connect resources, knowledge and contacts from different sectors to solve complex problems that require a broad perspective.

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01

Business Intermediation

We facilitate agreements between companies at national and international level. When the parties need a trusted intermediary to ensure the successful completion of the transaction, LFGD acts as a strategic bridge.

Cross-sectorM&A
LF Deal
02

International Finance

Advisory on capital structuring, international financing and optimization of corporate financial structures. Tailored solutions for companies with global ambition.

Cross-sectorReal EstateM&A
LF Kapital · LF Deal
03

Corporate Strategy

Consulting on business expansion, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and long-term strategic planning. Multi-sector vision applied to each project.

Cross-sectorM&AReal Estate
LF Deal
04

Cybersecurity

Specialized cybersecurity consulting for companies. Security audits, contingency plans and strategies to protect critical digital assets.

IT & Telecom
Internet Operadores
05

Food & Beverage Strategy

Strategic consulting for food sector companies seeking internationalization, quality certifications, premium distribution or access to new markets.

Food & Beverage
FarmsPlanet
06

Digital Transformation

Technology and IT strategy for companies undergoing digital transformation. From solution selection to implementation and organizational change management.

IT & TelecomCross-sector
Internet Operadores
07

Real Estate Advisory

Specialized advisory on acquisition, valuation and structuring of luxury real estate assets. Access to off-market properties and a network of qualified UHNWI buyers.

Real Estate
LF Kapital
08

Distribution & Export

Market entry strategy for premium agri-food products. Identification of distributors, export certifications and brand positioning.

Food & Beverage
FarmsPlanet

Does your project not fit any category?

Tell us the challenge. We will find the right solution.

Proven Results

Success Stories

Real projects with measurable impact. Our clients' confidentiality is our priority.

11 success stories

Real Estate2023

Real Estate Portfolio Structuring for a Family Office

Real Estate · Madrid & Costa Brava

+223%
Yield improvement
−34%
Tax burden
18 months
Execution timeline
The Challenge

A family office with wealth dispersed across 7 real estate assets with no strategic coherence or tax optimisation. Average yield of 2.1% per year with high exposure to illiquid assets.

The Solution

Full portfolio audit, reclassification of assets by risk/return profile, divestment of 3 suboptimal assets and repositioning of the remaining 4 towards the luxury segment. Structuring of a SIL (Sociedad de Inversión Libre) to optimise taxation.

The Result

Average yield raised to 6.8% per year. Tax burden reduced by 34%. Liquidity of 40% of the portfolio in 18 months.

M&A2022

Due Diligence and Acquisition of a Boutique Hotel Chain

M&A · Balearic Islands

−19%
Reduction on price
€480K
Hidden liability avoided
4 assets
Hotels acquired

Private investor interested in acquiring a chain of 4 boutique hotels in Mallorca with the seller's initial valuation inflated by 28% above real market value.

The Solution

Full financial, legal and operational due diligence. RevPAR analysis, historical occupancy and repositioning potential. Price negotiation and contract structuring with adjustment clauses for hidden contingencies.

The Result

Acquisition closed with a 19% reduction on the initial price. Identification of 3 tax contingencies that would have represented €480,000 in hidden liabilities.

Food & Beverage2023

International Expansion of a Premium Artisan Brand

Food & Beverage · Spain → Europe & Asia

6 countries
International presence
+180%
Export revenue growth
14 months
Time to market

Artisan producer with a high-quality product but no structure or network to access premium export markets.

The Solution

Target market analysis, selection of gourmet-specialised distributors, packaging and certification adaptation, negotiation of exclusive distribution agreements by territory.

The Result

Presence in 6 countries in 14 months. 180% increase in export channel revenue. Listing in 3 reference gourmet chains in Tokyo and Munich.

IT & Telecom2024

Acquisition and Repositioning of a Distressed Commercial Asset

Real Estate · Barcelona

+94%
Value increase
7.2%
Gross yield
11 months
Full occupancy

Commercial asset in Barcelona with 60% vacancy, motivated seller and significant repositioning potential not reflected in the asking price.

The Solution

Acquisition at a 22% discount on asking price, full repositioning of the commercial floors towards the F&B and retail premium segment, renovation of common areas and renegotiation of existing leases.

The Result

Full occupancy in 11 months. Asset value increased from €3.28M to €6.38M. Gross yield of 7.2% on acquisition cost.

Cross-sector2022

Corporate Restructuring and Sale of a Family Business

M&A · Industrial Sector · Spain

+74%
Above initial offer
€14.8M
Transaction value
4 buyers
Competitive process

Family industrial company with succession conflict between two generations of shareholders and an unsolicited acquisition offer from a strategic competitor.

The Solution

Professional company valuation, corporate restructuring to simplify the structure, competitive sale process with 4 strategic buyers and negotiation of a solution that satisfied both generations of shareholders.

The Result

Sale closed at €14.8M, 74% above the initial offer. Solution that satisfied both generations of shareholders.

M&A2023

Digital Transformation of a Traditional Distribution Company

IT & Telecom · Distribution · Spain

35%
Digital orders
−28%
Administrative errors
+15%
Average order value

Traditional distribution company with 30 years of experience, €8M turnover and 0% digital channel. Losing market share to competitors with e-commerce platforms.

The Solution

Phased digitalisation: B2B ordering portal in phase 1, ERP integration in phase 2, mobile app for clients in phase 3. Internet Operadores led the implementation with zero operational disruption.

The Result

35% of orders through digital channels in 8 months. 28% reduction in administrative errors. 15% increase in average order value.

Food & Beverage2023

Financing and Expansion of a Premium Restaurant Chain

Food & Beverage · Spain

€2.4M
Capital raised
€12M
Implied valuation
5 months
Time to close

Premium restaurant chain with 3 profitable locations, proven concept and growth plan for 5 more locations, but without access to institutional financing to fund the expansion.

The Solution

Corporate restructuring to consolidate the three restaurants under a single holding, professional financial documentation, identification of 3 specialised F&B investors and structuring of a convertible note round.

The Result

€2.4M raised in 5 months. Expansion plan for 5 new locations funded. Valuation implied at €12M.

Cross-sector2024

International Expansion of a Luxury Construction Brand to Asia

Real Estate · Spain → Japan & Singapore

2 markets
Japan & Singapore
€3.2M
First projects signed
18 months
Market entry

Spanish luxury construction and interior design brand with international recognition but no structure or contacts to access the Asian market.

The Solution

Identification of local partners in Japan and Singapore, adaptation of the brand narrative for the Asian market, structuring of exclusive distribution agreements and support in the first commercial negotiations.

The Result

Exclusive agreements in Japan and Singapore. First projects signed for €3.2M. Brand present in 2 of the 5 most important luxury residential developments in Tokyo in 2024.

IT & Telecom2024

Global Telecommunications Optimisation for a Multinational with Offices on 4 Continents

IT & Telecom · Europe · Americas · Asia · Africa

−36%
Telecom savings
−71%
Critical incidents
11 → 3
Providers unified

Multinational with 18 offices on 4 continents managing telecommunications with 11 different providers, no unified policy and estimated productivity losses of €380,000 per year.

The Solution

Full provider map audit, design of a unified architecture adapted by region, international tender with 7 global operators and centralised monitoring platform.

The Result

Spend reduced from €2.1M to €1.35M (−36%). Providers reduced from 11 to 3. Critical incidents reduced by 71%. Real-time visibility of all offices.

Food & Beverage2025

From Local Producer to Operational Online Shop in 18 Days

Food & Beverage · Online Sales · Spain

18 days
Time to launch
47
Orders first month
3 countries
Spain, France, Germany

An organic extra virgin olive oil producer had been trying to launch his direct online sales channel for more than four months without success: doubts about the platform, payment integration, international logistics and pricing policy.

The Solution

Sequence diagnosis in the first meeting, complete architecture defined in the first week, shop configured and integrated by Internet Operadores in the second week, logistics resolved with FarmsPlanet contacts.

The Result

Online shop operational in 18 days. First sale 36 hours after launch. 47 orders from Spain, France and Germany in the first month.

Food & Beverage2025

Export to Three European Markets with Digital Infrastructure from Day One

Food & Beverage · Spain → France, Italy, Portugal

24 days
B2B portal operational
€68,000
Billed in 3 months
3 markets
France, Italy, Portugal

A family artisan preserves company had interested distributors in France, Italy and Portugal but did not have the digital infrastructure to manage international B2B orders. No portal, no multi-currency invoicing, no website in other languages.

The Solution

Three parallel phases executed simultaneously: Internet Operadores developed the multi-language B2B portal; FarmsPlanet advised on certifications by market; LFGD kept the distributors engaged during construction.

The Result

B2B portal operational in 24 days. €68,000 billed in exports in the first three months. All three distributors renewed their agreements at the end of the trial period.

Could your project be the next success story?

Every consultation is confidential. We will respond within 24 hours.

Areas of Activity

Four Sectors,
One Vision

LFGD's sectoral diversification is not coincidental. It is a deliberate strategy to create synergies and offer a unique perspective to each client.

LF Kapital

Luxury

Real Estate

Exceptional properties for ultra-high-net-worth clients. Absolute discretion, global network, intelligent matching.

LF Deal

M&A

Business Acquisition

Corporate transactions structured with financial rigour. From identification to transaction closing.

FarmsPlanet · Mikel's Earth

Food &

Premium Beverage

FarmsPlanet internationally distributes the Mikel's Fruit brand (1819). Artisan shop at mikels.es. Award-winning olive oils, Paraguayo in syrup and natural juices in 15+ countries.

Internet Operadores

IT &

Telecommunications

Guaranteed connectivity and digital transformation. Technology solutions with a commitment to continuity.

"The true competitive advantage lies not in being the best in one sector, but in seeing the connections others cannot see."

— LFGD, Looking Forward Giro Dolcet

Who We Are
2017
Headquartered in Madrid

Looking Forward
Giro Dolcet

LFGD was born from a conviction: that the best results are achieved when strategy, vision and execution align around a clear purpose.

Incorporated in 2017, Looking Forward Giro Dolcet SL is the parent company that brings together a group of firms specialised in high-value sectors. Our purpose is twofold: on one hand, we are the corporate umbrella that provides strategic coherence to the group's subsidiaries; on the other, we act as an independent consultancy for clients who require a multi-sector perspective that no single specialised firm can offer alone.

We operate with a presence in more than 15 countries through our network of companies and collaborators. Headquartered on Paseo de la Habana in Madrid, our vision knows no borders.

Confidentiality

Absolute discretion is the foundation of our relationship with every client.

Excellence

Every project receives our utmost dedication and the highest quality standards.

Innovation

We combine proven experience with the most advanced methodologies on the market.

Results

We measure ourselves by the tangible results we generate for our clients.

Let's Talk

Ready to take the next step?

The first consultation is free and without commitment. Tell us about your project and we will evaluate how we can help you achieve your goals.

First consultation free of charge

The first consultation is free and without commitment. Tell us about your project and we will evaluate how we can help you achieve your goals.

All information you share with us is handled with absolute confidentiality.

  • Analysis of your current situation
  • Identification of the most suitable service
  • Budget and timeline guidance
  • Assignment to the group specialist