Buyout Transactions in Italy

Protos offers a comprehensive portfolio of technical-engineering consulting services, including technical, environmental, and ESG advisory services. It provides due diligence services, inspections and certification activities in accredited contexts, engineering services, insurance risk advisory, appraisal services, litigation support, and tech-enabled loan data management services such as data remediation, enrichment and maintenance. Protos serves various clients across multiple industries, including financial institutions, asset managers and insurance companies, large corporations, investors, developers, concessionaires, and public institutions. The Company provides deep cross-sector expertise in the infrastructure, energy, real estate, and financial services end-markets and relies on a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of engineers and professionals capable of delivering highly customized solutions at every stage of a project, ensuring technical expertise, independence, and transparency for its clients. Protos is based in Milan.

H.I.G. Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Miami, Florida
www.higprivateequity.com

Mercuri is a designer, producer, installer, and after-sales service provider of centralized refrigeration systems. Mercuri was formed in 1975 and is headquartered in Zingonia Italy.

Ambienta
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Milan, Italy
www.ambientasgr.com

Edge Group provides a large and diversified customer base of policyholders, distributing commercial insurance lines such as liability, multi-risk policies, accidents, and health. Edge Group was formed in 2014 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy.

AnaCap
Investor
Private Equity Firm
London, United Kingdom
www.anacap.com
Advisor: Orrick

Diagram is an Agri-tech company that offers precision farming services, technological solutions, and professional software applications for the agricultural sector including farmers, food processing companies, banks, insurance companies, and public sector entities. Diagram was formed in 2024 and is headquartered in Jolanda di Savoia (FE) Italy.

Trilantic Europe
Investor
Private Equity Firm
London, United Kingdom
www.trilanticeurope.com
Advisors: White & Case , PedersoliGattai , Ernst & Young Capital Advisors , Vitale

CDP Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Milan, Italy
www.cdpequity.it
Advisors: White & Case , PedersoliGattai , Ernst & Young Capital Advisors , Vitale

OMB Saleri is an innovative and sustainable SME specialized in the production and global marketing of highly technological gas valves used mainly in the green automotive sector. OMB Saleri was founded in 1980 and is based in Brescia, Italy.

Findos Investor
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Munich, Germany
www.findos.com

Green Utility is a solar PV platform focusing on distributed generation and self-consumption for Commercial and Industrial (C&I) clients. Green Utility was founded in 2007 and is based in Rome, Italy.

InfraVia Capital Partners
Investor
Infrastructure
Paris, France
www.infraviacapital.com
Advisors: Gianni & Origoni , Ernst & Young - Law

Polli specializes in preserved vegetables, including pickled and oil-packed products. Polli was founded in 1872 and is based in Milan, Italy.

Platinum Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Beverly Hills, California
www.platinumequity.com
Advisors: Latham & Watkins , Clearwater International , Deloitte , Ernst & Young Capital Advisors

Absolute Yachts is a manufacturer of luxury yachts from 47 to 75 feet, in the Navetta, Flybridge and Coupe segments. By designing innovative and reliable boats made to be experienced at the highest level, the company has created new reference standards for the entire yachting industry and has been able to gain a role within the global nautical industry. All stages of product study, design and manufacture are completely in-house, and the customer relationship is supported by an effective dealer network. Absolute Yachts was founded in 2002 and is based in Podenzano, Italy.

Wise Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Milan, Italy
www.wisesgr.com

Officine S. Giacomo is a developer and producer of small and medium-sized mechanical presses, suitable for versatile uses in a broad spectrum of applications, including electronics, pharma, consumer goods and e-mobility. Throughout its history, the Company has produced presses distributed in Italy, Europe and North America, with exports accounting for half of total turnover. Officine S. Giacomo is based in Vittorio Veneto, Italy.

Progressio SGR
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Milan, Italy
www.progressiosgr.it

Fradiavolo manages the chain of specialty pizza restaurants. The company boasts a solid reputation and a prominent position in "full service" catering with a focus on pizza and currently manages numerous direct and franchised outlets in the main Italian provinces to which an opening in Miami will be added in the coming weeks. Fradiavolo was founded in 2018 and is based in Torino, Italy.

Alto Partners SGR
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Milan, Italy
www.altopartners.it

Eurosirel engages in production and distribution of wound care (e.g. plasters, gauzes, bandages) and cosmetic devices (e.g. patches, masks, waxing strips) with a strong foothold in several European countries (Germany, France, Spain). Eurosirel was founded in 1975 and is based in Cusago, Italy.

Alto Partners SGR
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Milan, Italy
www.altopartners.it

KIKO Milano is an Italian cosmetic and skincare brand with a distinctive product portfolio of high-quality formulations available at an accessible price point. By combining quality and creativity rooted in its Italian heritage, KIKO has captivated the most discerning beauty enthusiasts leveraging an extensive range of shades, tones, and textures to meet all diverse client needs. KIKO also boasts a unique experiential retail network of more than 1,100 stores spanning Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and being present in 66 countries. KIKO Milano was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Bergamo, Italy.

L Catterton Partners
Investor
Growth Capital Firm
Greenwich, Connecticut
www.lcatterton.com
Advisors: BonelliErede , PwC Corporate Finance

Archiva Group provides digital consultancy, services and technologies to medium-sized, large and multinational companies. Archiva Group is organized into practices specialized in: Admistration & Finance, Procurement, HR & People Management, Legal and ICT. Archiva Group is based in Verona, Italy.

Progressio SGR
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Milan, Italy
www.progressiosgr.it

Yard Reaas is an independent platform providing investment, property management and valuation services for institutional investors and banks. Yard Reaas is headquartered in Milan, Italy.

AnaCap
Investor
Private Equity Firm
London, United Kingdom
www.anacap.com

GBSAPRI is an independent insurance broker serving the private and public sectors with a focus on commercial and specialty lines as well as employee benefits. The brokerage has grown its specialist expertise by acquiring local insurance intermediaries across different verticals and sectors, covering: marine, cargo, aviation, financial institutions, employee benefits and affinity groups, reinsurance, risk management, and claims management. GBSAPRI was formed in 1951 and is based in Rome, Italy.

Brera Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Zurich, Switzerland
www.brerapartners.com

EF Group is a general contractor capable of creating innovative environments that combine new technologies with a design reflecting the brand’s values. Its service is expressed in the implementation of complex projects in the field of exhibits and events with high engineering and technological content, serving a diversified and top-tier clientele at both national and international levels. EF Group was founded in 1929 and is based in Turin, Italy.

Alto Partners SGR
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Milan, Italy
www.altopartners.it