MergerLinks has acquired Ferrovia, a small creative studio founded by designers Bernardo Horta and Henrique Meuren, for an undisclosed amount. The deal brings the independent studio under the ownership of MergerLinks, which will now control Ferrovia’s operations and future projects.
Ferrovia was created with the goal of producing authorial and independent creative work. The studio also envisioned providing physical space for workshops and helping the design community grow in its city. MergerLinks, as the acquiring party, will integrate Ferrovia’s capabilities into its broader structure, though specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The acquisition is strategic for MergerLinks, which gains access to Ferrovia’s design talent and its focus on independent, hands-on creative output. For Ferrovia, joining MergerLinks provides financial and operational backing that could allow its founders to continue their work without the constraints of running a standalone business. The deal also gives MergerLinks a foothold in community-oriented design initiatives, including workshop spaces, which may complement its existing services.
Post-acquisition, Ferrovia’s founders are expected to remain involved in the studio’s day-to-day creative direction, according to the terms of the agreement. The physical workshop space, a core part of Ferrovia’s original mission, is likely to continue operating under the new ownership structure.
The combined entity will now operate with MergerLinks’ resources behind Ferrovia’s authorial projects, potentially expanding the studio’s reach while preserving its independent ethos. The full integration plan and any changes to Ferrovia’s public-facing activities have not yet been detailed.