Alto Partners SGR

Alto Partners SGR is a private equity firm based in Milan, Italy, focused on investing in small and medium-sized companies primarily within the Italian mid-market. The firm specializes in majority acquisitions, including management buyouts and buy-ins, while also considering selected minority investments in companies with robust shareholder protections and established exit strategies. Alto Partners SGR targets sectors such as consumer goods, food and beverages, industrial machinery, high-end mechanics, and luxury goods, among others. It typically invests in companies with revenues ranging from €20 million to €80 million and has a geographical focus on the regions of Lombardia, Emilia Romagna, Piemonte, Toscana, and Veneto. The firm's team brings over 125 years of combined financial experience, providing strategic, operational, and financial support to its portfolio companies through the expertise of qualified senior consultants.

Marco Albissi

Investment Manager

Alice Barberini

Investment Manager

Ilenia Corbelli

Senior Investment Manager

Raffaele de Courten

Founding Partner

Enrico Ricotta

Senior Partner

Roberto Torazzi

Finance Director

Mario Visioni

Partner

Federico Zaffaroni

Director

Past deals in Italy

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).

Olimpia Splendid

Private Equity Round in 2019
Olimpia Splendid S.p.A. manufactures conditioning, heating, air treatment, and hydronic systems. The company was founded in 1956 and is based in Cellatica, Italy.

Officina Farmaceutica Italiana

Acquisition in 2019
With over sixty years of experience, OFI is developing and manufacturing of dermo-cosmetic and dietary-nutritional products. Quality, reliability and a powerful innovative drive are the strong points recognized by the market and professionals in the sector.

BIA

Acquisition in 2019
Bia S.p.A. produces organic or conventional couscous. Its products include couscup tomato, turmerik, paprika, candy lemon and peppermint, tomato basil, oregano, organic buckwheat couscous, organic rice, corn and chickpeas, couscous kids organic, special couscous, flavoured couscous,gluten free couscous, organic and conventional couscous. Its products serves all age groups. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Argenta, Italy.

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
Producer of packaged bread intended to serve customers across Venice and Martellago. The company offers products including sliced bread, vertical and horizontal sandwich bread and loaves prepared using traditional methods and a wood-burning oven through its brand and partners, thereby enabling customers with freshly baked bread as per their taste and choice.

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.

Visionnaire Home Philosophy

Private Equity Round in 2014
IPE, founded in 1959 by Carlo, Pompeo and Vittorio Cavalli, is a company based near Bologna active in the high-end luxury furniture segment. In particular, the Company develops and distributes ‘total look’ collections with its own brands (products include beds, sofas, carpets, lamps etc.).

Dolciaria Val d'Enza

Acquisition in 2013
Dolciaria Val d'Enza SPA produces baked cakes. It offers bakery products, including tartlets and snacks. The company was founded in 1977 and is based in Canossa, Italy. As of April 19, 2017, Dolciaria Val d'Enza SPA operates as a subsidiary of Valeo Foods Group Limited.

Virosac

Acquisition in 2012
Virosac s.r.l. produces produces environment-friendly household products such as waste bags and plastic refuse containers. The company was founded in 1973 and is based in Pederobba, Italy.

Trevisanalat

Acquisition in 2012
Trevisanalat S.p.a. 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. The company was founded in 1980 and is based in Resana, Italy. As of October 20, 2016, Trevisanalat S.p.a. operates as a subsidiary of Sabelli Spa.

Trevisanalat

Private Equity Round in 2011
Trevisanalat S.p.a. 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. The company was founded in 1980 and is based in Resana, Italy. As of October 20, 2016, Trevisanalat S.p.a. operates as a subsidiary of Sabelli Spa.

Drogheria & Alimentari

Acquisition in 2010
Drogheria & Alimentari Spa produces and distributes food products. It offers spices and aromatic herbs, seasonings and special salts, infused oils, extra virgin olive oils, apple cips, spice grinders, balsamic glases, pasta sauces, pasta kit, condiments, and cake decorations. The company also provides sauces, champagne, cookies, foie gras, cookies, wine and champagne, biscuits and pastries, and sweet and salted snacks. It serves the single point of sale using merchandisers that deliver straight to the store. Drogheria & Alimentari Spa was founded in 1880 and is based in San Piero a Sieve, Italy. As of May 29, 2015, Drogheria & Alimentari Spa operates as a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Incorporated.

Visionnaire Home Philosophy

Acquisition in 2010
IPE, founded in 1959 by Carlo, Pompeo and Vittorio Cavalli, is a company based near Bologna active in the high-end luxury furniture segment. In particular, the Company develops and distributes ‘total look’ collections with its own brands (products include beds, sofas, carpets, lamps etc.).

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 GROUP SRL produces bread substitutes. It offers breakfast solutions and toasted cereal flakes; low-salt rusks, low-salt breadsticks, low-salt tea biscuits, wholegrain biscuits, crackers, and fitness solutions; and snack products, including mini bruschette croutons, soups and salads croutons, and mini toasts. The company was founded in 1936 and is based in Andezeno, Italy. As of January 18, 2018, MONVISO GROUP SRL operates as a subsidiary of Altabread S.r.l.

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 specializes in the production and distribution of professional coffee machines targeted at the Ho.Re.Ca. segment, which includes hotels, restaurants, and cafés. The company manufactures a variety of espresso machines and coffee grinders, offering both traditional and fully automatic options. Rancilio has a significant global presence, with sales abroad accounting for approximately 70% of its business. It operates commercial subsidiaries in key markets such as Spain, Portugal, the United States, Switzerland, and Germany, and distributes its products through a broad network of distributors in over 100 countries.

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.