Progressio SGR

Progressio SGR is an independent private equity firm based in Milan, founded in 2005. It manages approximately 306 million Euros through two primary funds: Progressio Investimenti and Progressio Investimenti II. The firm focuses on investing in small and medium-sized companies in Italy, particularly those with revenues between 20 and 200 million Euros and strong growth potential. Progressio SGR targets investment opportunities in the industrial and service sectors, pursuing both majority and minority stakes through buy-out and expansion financing transactions. The firm emphasizes collaboration with family-owned businesses and motivated entrepreneurs possessing substantial operational expertise. Additionally, Progressio SGR is set to launch Progressio Investimenti IV, which aims to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in its investment strategy.

Simone Assanelli

Associate

Beatrice Capretti

Investment Manager

Nicola Carbone

CFO

Massimo Dan

Investment Manager

Filippo Gaggini

Managing Partner

Nino Mascellaro

Senior Partner

Giovanni Pesce

Associate

Alessandro Petraccia

Partner

Angelo Piero la Runa

Senior Partner

Guido de Vivo

Founder and Non executive Chairman

Alessandro d'Arco

Partner

Past deals in Italy

Atk Bindings

Acquisition in 2021
Atk is a complete and innovative range designed to satisfy the skiers, from the World Cup athlete to the most extreme free rider. Dedication, innovation, and extreme attention to every detail make our bindings a sublime expression of Italian manufacturing art. That makes all the difference and makes ATK® products unique.

Atk Bindings

Private Equity Round in 2021
Atk is a complete and innovative range designed to satisfy the skiers, from the World Cup athlete to the most extreme free rider. Dedication, innovation, and extreme attention to every detail make our bindings a sublime expression of Italian manufacturing art. That makes all the difference and makes ATK® products unique.

Assist Digital

Private Equity Round in 2020
Assist Digital specialize in CRM and Digital Experience.

Polenghi Group

Private Equity Round in 2019
Polenghi Group is a manufacturer and exporter lemon juice and dressings.

Damiano

Acquisition in 2019
Damiano S.p.a. produces and distributes raw and roasted dried fruit products. The company offers organic hazelnuts, pistachios, peanuts, pine nuts, cashews, and Brazil nuts. It also offers nut butter, pumpkin seeds paste, blanched almond flour, syrups, and chocolate-coated almonds and hazelnuts under the brands AMANDE, NOCI BRASILIANCE, CHOCOBELLA, AGAVE, AMANDINO, NOCCIOLA, PISTOU, and TAHIN. It serves food processing industry, specialized chains, and large-scale retail chains. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Torrenova, Italy.

Gelit

Private Equity Round in 2019
Gelit s.r.l., founded in 1976 and based in Doganella di Ninfa, Italy, specializes in the production and supply of frozen foods, including ready-to-eat meals and pasta products. The company, which was previously a subsidiary of Conagra Brands, has established a strong presence in both domestic and international markets. Gelit is recognized for its innovation, particularly since the early 1990s, in the frozen dinner segment. The company's offerings include a variety of frozen foods, such as pancakes and restaurant-quality meals, providing customers with a comprehensive range of frozen food options under its own brands as well as private labels. Gelit is committed to delivering quality products and flexible solutions to its clients.

GARDA PLAST

Acquisition in 2017
GARDA PLAST provides plastic preforms that can be turned into bottles by industrial customers used mainly for mineral water, soft drinks.

GARDA PLAST

Private Equity Round in 2017
GARDA PLAST provides plastic preforms that can be turned into bottles by industrial customers used mainly for mineral water, soft drinks.

Industrie Chimiche Forestali

Private Equity Round in 2016
Industrie Chimiche Forestali SpA manufactures advanced products and specialty materials. The Company makes industrial adhesives for the packaging and automotive industries, develops fabrics for tips and counters, and produces adhesives for the footwear and textile industries.

Giorgetti SpA

Acquisition in 2015
Giorgetti SpA is the well-known Italian high-end furniture designer and producer.

Giorgetti SpA

Private Equity Round in 2015
Giorgetti SpA is the well-known Italian high-end furniture designer and producer.

Italchimici Spa

Acquisition in 2015
Italchimici Spa, along with its subsidiaries, produces and supplies raw materials.

Duplomatic MS S.p.A.

Acquisition in 2013
Duplomatic Oleodinamica represents the real alternative in the hydraulics market. The wide range of products, the solutions designed by the systems division along with the sales and service network present all over the World, grant to the customers a real competitive advantage. Since many years bold and renowned player in the market, Duplomatic Oleodinamica is located in its new headquarter in Parabiago (close to Milan) which features a working area of about 8'000 m², where operate 120 employees.

Duplomatic MS S.p.A.

Private Equity Round in 2013
Duplomatic Oleodinamica represents the real alternative in the hydraulics market. The wide range of products, the solutions designed by the systems division along with the sales and service network present all over the World, grant to the customers a real competitive advantage. Since many years bold and renowned player in the market, Duplomatic Oleodinamica is located in its new headquarter in Parabiago (close to Milan) which features a working area of about 8'000 m², where operate 120 employees.

Gens Aurea

Private Equity Round in 2010
Operator of a luxury store chain based in Osnago, Italy. The company offers cash-for-gold and discount sale jewelry trading of precious metals including gold, silver, diamonds and watches, enabling clients to receive ornaments and precious stones as per their requirements.

CLX Europe

Private Equity Round in 2008
CLX Europe is an international operating media company with 8 locations worldwide, a comprehensive range of services devoted to the Media to Market Process, from conventional PRINT, STORE, RETAIL services to DIGITAL cross-media applications and SOCIAL MEDIA Content delivery.

Rondine S.p.A.

Private Equity Round in 2006
Rondine S.p.A. is a manufacturer of ceramic tiles, specializing in porcelain floor tiles used in a variety of settings, including bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, commercial areas, and outdoor spaces. Founded in 1961 and based in Rubiera, Italy, the company has established itself as a significant player in the Italian ceramic industry. Rondine S.p.A. distributes its products through a network of dealers, ensuring broad accessibility for customers. As of October 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Italcer Spa.

Publimethod

Private Equity Round in 2006
Publimethod provides innovative marketing solutions and advertising barter that helps companies compete effectively in the market.

Moncler SpA

Private Equity Round in 2006
Moncler S.p.A., together with its subsidiaries, designs, produces, and distributes clothing and related accessories for men, women, and children under the Moncler brand name in Italy, other European countries, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the Americas, and internationally. The company provides various collections under the Moncler brand name. It also offers footwear; leather goods, such as bags, backpacks, and accessories; and sunglasses and eyeglasses. As of December 31, 2019, the company operated 209 retail directly operated stores and 64 wholesale shop-in-shops. It also sells its products through moncler.com, an online store. The company was formerly known as Moncler S.r.l. and changed its name to Moncler S.p.A. in October 2013. Moncler S.p.A. was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy.

Sanlorenzo Yacht

Private Equity Round in 2005
Sanlorenzo S.p.A is an Italian company that designs, builds, and sells luxury yachts and pleasure boats, operating in regions such as Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa. Established in 1958 and headquartered in Ameglia, Italy, Sanlorenzo specializes in constructing yachts from steel, aluminum, and fiberglass. The company has two main divisions: the Yacht Division and the Superyacht Division. In addition to new yacht sales, Sanlorenzo also offers a selection of pre-owned yachts, including both its own brand and those from other manufacturers.

Vimercati

Private Equity Round in 2005
Vimercati is a designer and producer of electromechanical and mechatronic automobile parts. Original equipment manufacturers and Tier-1 system suppliers can select from a large selection of products at competitive prices for the company's electro-mechanical and mechatronic automotive components, such as switches, multi-function panels, and advanced integrated sensors. exclusively focused on the design, industrialization, and production of mechatronic assemblies, integrated devices, switches, and other electromechanical and electronic parts for the automobile market.