CDP Equity

CDP Equity, formerly known as Fondo Strategico Italiano S.p.A, is a private equity firm based in Milan, Italy, focused on providing growth capital investments to companies of significant national interest. Established in 2011, the firm aims to strengthen the Italian economy by investing in sectors such as defense, security, infrastructure, transportation, energy, tourism, and high technology, among others. CDP Equity typically invests between €50 million and €100 million in portfolio companies, preferring to acquire minority or majority stakes in firms with a minimum turnover of €50 million and at least 250 employees. In cases outside its primary sectors, the firm may consider investments in companies with an annual turnover of no less than €300 million. Additionally, CDP Equity is open to both financial and industrial co-investments, targeting firms that demonstrate economic stability and potential for profitability and growth.

Pierpaolo Di Stefano

CEO

Past deals in Italy

Valvitalia SpA.

Private Equity Round in 2023
VALVITALIA is a leading group in the field of design, production, and overall supply of equipment and components intended for the petroleum, water, natural gas industries, and petrochemical industry as well as electrical power stations. The group works mainly with valves (core product), actuators, pipe fittings, flanges and systems for measuring, filtering, and regulating fluids and gases and with FireFighting systems. VALVITALIA was set up with the precise objective of becoming the leading Italian group able to offer such a wide range of products and to compete with the large American multinationals that have always dominated this field. This young company has extensive experience in the sector, thanks to its professional management and historical brands in the valve world that have been taken on by the Group, including: ROTOR, DELTA V.E., THEVIGNOT, VANADOUR, VITAS, TORMENE T.G.T. and TECNOFORGE. VALVITALIA has always included safety and respect for the environment and its employees among its priorities.

Neuranix

Venture Round in 2022
Neuranix develops, manufactures, and markets innovative devices for the diagnosis of ear diseases in the medical and veterinary fields. They own several patents in the audiological field. They create products based on the analysis of the acoustic characteristics of the eardrum and middle ear measured over a broad spectrum of frequencies. They support the diagnosis and monitor the therapy of middle ear pathologies.

Autostrade per l'Italia

Acquisition in 2021
Autostrade per l'Italia is a company headquartered in Rome, Italy, specializing in the construction, management, and operation of toll highways both domestically and internationally, including in countries like Poland and France. The company also provides services related to advertising, general administration, and traffic control, as well as road safety systems. Additionally, Autostrade per l'Italia is involved in the construction, installation, and maintenance of electronic tolling systems, enhancing the efficiency of toll collection. It operates as a subsidiary of Atlantia S.p.A.

Tziboo

Venture Round in 2021
Tziboo provides digital copies of its products' production documents, technical papers, and labeling. They offer to maintain control, and the accounting data for purchases, and they track the development of supply and manufacturing to analyze customer needs for manufacturing services.

eShoppingAdvisor

Seed Round in 2020
They believe in a future in which every eshop will have our badge with the general evaluation eShoppingAdvisor on its website in order to give a credible and authoritative image of itself on the reference market.

ELI WMS

Seed Round in 2020
ELI WMS is an independent SaaS warehouse management solution that makes industrial logistics simple. With minimal overheads, ELI integrates with existing hardware to make shipping more efficient.

Soplaya

Seed Round in 2020
Soplaya S.r.l. is a software and logistics solution that creates a direct connection between farmers and restaurants, hotels, bars, schools, and agritourists. It serves caterers, bars, hotels, schools, canteens, and more. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Udine, Italy.

Connexa InsTech

Seed Round in 2020
Connexa InsTech is a digital and telematics insurance company solution offering unprecedented customer-centricity and flexibility. It was founded in 2019 and its headquarters is located in Bari, Apulia, Italy.

Drexcode

Seed Round in 2020
Drexcode s.r.l. is a Milan-based company established in 2014 that specializes in the rental of designer dresses and accessories for women. It operates as a web-boutique, offering a unique and convenient fashion experience by allowing clients to rent trendy outfits from the latest collections. By collaborating directly with prestigious Italian and international designers, Drexcode curates selections from in-season collections, particularly focusing on garments suitable for special occasions. This innovative approach provides women with access to high-fashion items, enabling them to enjoy exclusive styles without the commitment of purchase.

SIA

Acquisition in 2019
SIA is a European leader in the design, creation, and management of technology infrastructures and services for Financial Institutions, Central Banks, Corporates and Public Administration bodies, in the areas of payments, cards, network services, and capital markets. SIA Group provides its services in over 40 countries and also operates through its subsidiaries in Austria, Germany, Romania, Hungary, and South Africa. The company also has branches in Belgium and the Netherlands, and representation offices in the UK and Poland.

Missoni Spa

Venture Round in 2018
Missoni S.p.A. provides apparel and accessories for women, men, and girls. The company offers accessories, bags, coats, dresses, jewelry, pants, skirts, sweaters, and beachwear for woman; accessories, coats, pants, shirts-tops, sweaters for man; and products for girls. It sells its products online. Missoni S.p.A. was founded in 1953 and is based in Sumirago, Italy.

TH Resorts

Venture Round in 2017
TH Resorts is an Italian manager of hotels. The care, attention and value of every single guest is the momentum that accompanies us to welcome you to explore new territories and traditions, enjoy Italian gastronomy , experience the adventure of sports with animation, go on vacation with the family without any worries and dedicate themselves to spa moments of wellness .