Alto Partners SGR

Alto Part­ners SGR mana­ges inde­pen­dent pri­vate equity funds dedi­ca­ted to the Ita­lian mid-​market. Alto Part­ners SGR pur­sues an invest­ment stra­tegy orien­ted to gro­wing and cash-​generative com­pa­nies based in Italy. The Fund pre­do­mi­nan­tly tar­gets buy­out tran­sac­tions, howe­ver also selec­ted mino­rity invest­ments are con­si­de­red in com­pa­nies with strong share­hol­der pro­tec­tions and pre-​determined exit rou­tes. The Team com­bi­nes more than 125 years finan­cial expe­rience. In par­ti­cu­lar, the part­ners each have more than 20 years of pro­fes­sio­nal expe­rience in the Ita­lian and Inter­na­tio­nal finan­cial community. Alto Part­ners SGR assists the port­fo­lio com­pa­nies on a large num­ber of stra­te­gic, ope­ra­tio­nal and finan­cial areas, also thanks to the con­tri­bu­tion of qua­li­fied senior con­sul­tants with spe­ci­fic indu­stry knowledge.

Mario Visioni

Partner

28 past transactions

Diatech Pharmacogenetics

Private Equity Round in 2021
Diatech Pharmacogenetics is the Italian leader in the development, production and commercialisation of pharmacogenetics tests for cancer precision medicine. Founded in 1996, Diatech Pharmacogenetics has sustained constant organic growth over the years and now owns more than 70% of the Italian molecular diagnostic market and it is rapidly growing worldwide; to date, more than 20.000 diagnostic tests have been performed using its solutions and every year Diatech Pharmacogenetics reinvests 20% of it revenues in R&D. Diatech Pharmacogenetics is able to take pharmacogenetics tests from idea to market on a variety of platforms, from real-time PCR to barcoded microarrays, mass-spectrometry and next generation sequencing, supplying all reagents, instruments, materials and support necessary. Its complete solutions guide diagnostic operators from sample extraction, quality control, molecular assay to bioinformatic analysis and report. The latest products launched include a liquid biopsy cfDNA extraction kit, a real-time PCR system with all reagent provided in a dry and stable format, micro-satellite instability assays and an end-to-end NGS solution that works on both Illumina and IonTorrent platforms. All Diatech products are developed under EN ISO 9001 and EN ISO 13485 and have been designed, developed and validated in accordance with the Directive 98/79/EC on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (CE-IVD).

Chilibeli

Series A in 2020
Chilibeli is a social commerce platform that connects manufacturers/farmers with agents directly through various messaging tools. The company empowers farmers and its network of agents to earn extra income with ease and flexibility by streamlining the end-to-end supply chain. It aims to help more local farmers, agents, and consumers benefit from the social economy. The company was founded in 2019 by Alex Feng, Damon Yue, and Matt Li. It is based in Setiabudi, Jakarta,

Olimpia Splendid

Private Equity Round in 2019
Olimpia Splendid is in air conditioning, heating, air treatment and hydronic systems thanks to their unique, innovative products.
Italian Pharmaceutical Workshop is a development and contract manufacturer of food supplements, medical devices, and cosmetics products. Their services include research, development, marketing consultancy, production, warehouse, logistics, and sales assistance services. They specialize in the production of various shapes and types of packaging, including bottles, stick packs, sachets, jars, tubes, airless capsules, and tablets.

BIA

Acquisition in 2019
BIA S.p.A., has been producing for more than 10 years high quality couscous in a wide range of categories. All BIA products are entirely manufactured in Italy. Characterized by advanced technological systems, BIA S.p.A. combines the progress and the consequent production performance with the history of a product that comes from the simplicity of tradition and processing of semolina. This is like a kind of bridge between past and present that allows you to create unique couscous dishes with pleasant taste, versatility and ease of preparation. BIA S.p.A., currently present in 50 countries worldwide, has as its primary objective the care of the product, of the consumer and of the environment.

Millefili

Acquisition in 2018
Millefili, founded in 1981 in Carpi (Modena) by Francesco Galli, is specialised in the production and distribution of high quality yarns. Founded as a distributor of yarns for the knitwear industry and subsequently evolved into a manufacturing company, Millefili stands out from its main competitors thanks to its creativity and ability to capture fashion trends and to the high level of service. Such factors allowed the Company to grow and establish itself as a leader in its core business. The Company serves primary international brands in the fashion and luxury industries. It develops, produces and commercializes its yarns – often exclusive and designed ad hoc for the single customer – in Italy and in the main European and the US markets.

Tricobiotos

Acquisition in 2017
Tricobiotos is specialised in the production and distribution of professional haircare products, both under its own brands and as an exclusive dealer in Italy for primary international firms.

Tricobiotos

Private Equity Round in 2017
Tricobiotos is specialised in the production and distribution of professional haircare products, both under its own brands and as an exclusive dealer in Italy for primary international firms.

Semenzato

Acquisition in 2017
Semenzato operates in the production and distribution of sliced bread, bread for tramezzini and loaves under the Semenzato brand and private label for Italian and international large-scale retailers. The use of mother yeast, attention to quality of raw materials, state-of-the-art technologies and an accurate control of all production phases have made Semenzato one of the domestic leaders in its reference market.

RO.MAR.

Private Equity Round in 2017
RO.MAR. is a producer of packaged bread intended for private food companies. They produce products such as vertically and horizontally sliced tramezzini bread, sliced and pancetta bread. They also offer customized products for their partners, such as caresses of bread, bread only, sliced bread, and a loaf.

Legami

Funding Round in 2016
R&D Srl manufactures and markets stationery, bags, diaries, and other accessories.

La Suissa

Acquisition in 2016
La Suissa , family-run company operating for over 35 years in manufacturing and marketing of confectionery products, and in particularly in the chocolate sector. From its origins and operating base in Piemonte, the northern Italian region well-known for chocolate processing, La Suissa has expanded and established a significant presence in both home and foreign markets. State of the art production facilities combined with the careful selection of quality materials and their processing by skilled technologists have produced exceptional artisan chocolates and confections.

HARBOR

Acquisition in 2015
HARBOR SpA (Bio Phytorelax) specializing in the development of natural cosmetic products. Harbor’s focus from the beginning has been to produce quality products conceived with great care in research, formulation development and effectiveness with carefully selected raw materials and natural active ingredients, paying great attention to the respect for the environment, the value of cosmetics and packaging innovation.

Pastificio di Chiavenna

Acquisition in 2015
Pastificio di Chiavenna was founded in 1868 and started its activities as a mill and pasta producer. In the 60s the company moved to a modern factory in the outskirts of Chiavenna and alongside the traditional production of durum semolina wheat pasta, it started the production of some specialties from Valtellina with the Moro brand (Pizzoccheri), becoming a leader in its market niche. In that period, the company also obtained from the Ministry of Health the authorization to produce dietetic pasta, with different requirements from the traditional one.

Pastificio di Chiavenna

Private Equity Round in 2015
Pastificio di Chiavenna was founded in 1868 and started its activities as a mill and pasta producer. In the 60s the company moved to a modern factory in the outskirts of Chiavenna and alongside the traditional production of durum semolina wheat pasta, it started the production of some specialties from Valtellina with the Moro brand (Pizzoccheri), becoming a leader in its market niche. In that period, the company also obtained from the Ministry of Health the authorization to produce dietetic pasta, with different requirements from the traditional one.

Dolciaria Val d'Enza

Acquisition in 2013
Dolciaria Val d'Enza SPA produces baked cakes. It offers bakery products, including tartlets and snacks. Their products include tarts, shortbread hearts, bioproducts, and more.

Virosac

Acquisition in 2012
Virosac, is the company in Italy producing domestic and professional waste bags, fridge and freezer bags for food preservation, kitchen products, cleaning and home order.

Trevisanalat

Acquisition in 2012
Trevisanalat specializes in the production of mozzarella cheese using lactic ferments. It offers its products for private labels in large scale retail trade and dairy factories in Italy and internationally. Trevisanalat began operation in 1980, with its headquarters in Resana in Italy. Trevisanalat operates as a subsidiary of Sabelli as of October 20, 2016.

Trevisanalat

Private Equity Round in 2011
Trevisanalat specializes in the production of mozzarella cheese using lactic ferments. It offers its products for private labels in large scale retail trade and dairy factories in Italy and internationally. Trevisanalat began operation in 1980, with its headquarters in Resana in Italy. Trevisanalat operates as a subsidiary of Sabelli as of October 20, 2016.

Drogheria & Alimentari

Acquisition in 2010
Drogheria e Alimentari was founded in 1880, and since 1987 the Carapelli and Barbagli families have been the main shareholders of the Company. Thanks to the entrepreneurial skills of the families in just a few years the Company became leader in the Italian market of spices and herbs. Drogheria e Alimentari is one of the few companies in the world that invests directly in the spice producing countries, by establishing partnerships or joint ventures with local producers in order to have a direct control on the farming. The Company sells its products, both in Italy and abroad, through the retail channel and cash & carry with its own brand (Drogheria&Alimentari) and with private label. Drogheria e Alimentari employs more than 130 staff in its manufacturing facility of S. Piero a Sieve, one of the most modern and advanced in Europe.

VISIONNAIRE

Acquisition in 2010
VISIONNAIRE specializes in luxury brand activations, fashion shows, galas, special events, exhibitions, seminars, and conferences.

Diquigiovanni

Acquisition in 2009
Diquigiovanni as a producer of aluminum windows and doors. At the end of the 80’s the Company began specializing in the production of windows and doorframes in PVC, product characterized by excellent performances in terms of thermal and acoustic isolation, durability, limited maintenance costs and competitive pricing with respect to other materials traditionally used. The company distributes its products via two main channels: (i) retailers covering the Italian territory targeting building renovations and (ii) the building site channel targeting, with the support of specialized agents, new constructions.

Monviso

Acquisition in 2008
Monviso is a privately held company that manufactures bread substitutes, promoting the pleasure of eating.

Rubinetterie Toscane Ponsi

Acquisition in 2008
Rubinetterie Toscane Ponsi manufactures and distributes bathroom and kitchen fittings in Italy and internationally. It offers single-control mixer taps and dual-control taps for wash-hand basin, shower, and bath applications; and wash-hand basins, tops, units, and accessories. Rubinetterie Toscane Ponsi markets its products through distributors in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the Oceania. It began operation in 1935, with its headquarters in Viareggio in Italy.

Rancilio Group

Private Equity Round in 2007
Rancilio Group in the production and distribution of professional coffee machines for the Ho.Re.Ca. segment. Rancilio is present all over the world and the commercial presence is supported by a capillary distribution network. Sales abroad account for approx. 70%, in particular thanks to the commercial subsidiaries in Spain, Portugal, the United States, Switzerland and Germany.

Caminetti Montegrappa

Acquisition in 2007
Caminetti Montegrappa SPA is a manufacturing and distributing stoves, fireplaces (both pellet and wood) and related claddings. All products are tested in laboratories that are officially recognized in Europe and products are positioned on the medium-high end of the market in terms of quality and design. The last generation of pellet products, furthermore, guarantees excellent performances at competitive prices. Key success factors of the Company include a sound technology and a strong post-sale assistance and brand recognition.

Integra Document Management

Acquisition in 2006
Integra Document Management is a privately held company specialized and focused on the services of Document and Business Process Outsourcing.

Gruppo Arcte

Acquisition in 2005
Gruppo Arcte is a active in the luxury under­wear and bea­ch­wear seg­ment for men and women with the brands Argen­to­vivo, Baci­ru­bati, Juli­pet and Allen­cox.
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