Private Equity Round in 2020
Maticmind S.p.A. specializes in information and communications technology (ICT) and system integration solutions tailored for telecommunications operators, banks, financial institutions, and various industrial and commercial organizations. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including infrastructure management, network security, data center development, and cybersecurity solutions. Maticmind also focuses on digital transformation by providing cloud migration, mobility solutions, and professional services such as implementation, maintenance, and specialized consultancy on ICT infrastructure. Founded in 1998 and based in Vimodrone, Italy, Maticmind was formerly known as Ascom Holding AG before rebranding in 2008. It operates as a subsidiary of Itway S.p.A.
L&L srl is a company specialized in the construction of plants for the production of energy from wind and water sources in compliance with environmental sustainability.
Poplast SRL is an Italian company established in 1975, specializing in the manufacture and distribution of flexible and industrial packaging products. The company serves both food and non-food sectors, offering a diverse range of packaging solutions for various products including coffee, bakery items, dairy, meats, and snacks, as well as eco-friendly bio packaging options. In the non-food sector, Poplast provides packaging for pharmaceuticals, labels for bottles, and industrial applications. Recognized for its operational flexibility and production quality, Poplast has been certified in quality management systems since 1995 and has implemented measures to promote ethical practices in accordance with Italian regulations. The company employs modern machinery for flexographic, rotogravure printing, and laminating processes, ensuring efficient production and storage capabilities in its 5,000 square meter warehouse.
Labware S.p.A., founded in 1995 and based in Civitanova Marche, Italy, specializes in designing and manufacturing handheld computers tailored for the hospitality and retail sectors. The company offers a range of products including wireless ordering terminals, printers, and software applications for mobile ordering. Labware's modular point of sale (POS) system allows clients to customize their solutions by adding various modules to enhance functionality and operational efficiency. Through its innovative technology, Labware aims to improve service delivery and streamline processes for its customers in the hospitality and retail industries.
FM Automotive & Industry is one of the European leaders in the production of high-end precision mechanical components for the automotive, oil & gas and biking sectors.
Cryptolab Inc. is an information technology and services company that provides secure data transactions that are cost-effective and easy to use. Cryptolab implemented the first Crypto Search Engine (CSE) : it makes possible to browse, share and search on encrypted data. In a world where security breaches and hacking attacks occur every day, ensuring the security of data transactions is critical for companies in all sectors, from banking to cloud computing.
Farmol S.p.A. is an Italian company based in Comun Nuovo, specializing in the contract manufacturing of aerosol and liquid products for the cosmetics, detergent, and homecare sectors. Founded in 1946, Farmol develops, produces, and packages a wide range of products, including beauty and personal care items such as deodorants, shaving foams, and hair styling products, as well as household cleaners and medical devices like insect repellents. The company is recognized for its expertise in formulation, production, and filling processes, leveraging advanced technologies and high-level automation. Farmol serves both domestic and international markets, partnering with prominent global brands in the industry. The Innocenti family controls the company through Old Mill Holding, reinforcing its position as a leader in aerosol and liquid manufacturing in Italy and across Europe.
Somacis SpA is a manufacturer of printed circuit boards (PCBs) based in Castelfidardo, Italy, with additional facilities in Manfredonia, Italy; Poway, California; and Guangdong, China. Established in 1972, the company specializes in producing a wide range of PCBs, including rigid, flex, rigid-flex, and high-density interconnect (HDI) variants, capable of supporting up to 50 layers. Somacis serves various industries, including telecommunications, aerospace and defense, industrial, medical, automotive, and information technology, catering to both time-critical and mass production needs. In addition to PCB manufacturing, the company offers co-design and co-engineering services, along with products such as graphic overlays, touch screens, and custom membrane switches, enhancing its capability to support advanced technological applications.
Ascatron AB, based in Kista, Sweden, specializes in the manufacturing of Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductors. Founded in 2011, the company develops advanced SiC epitaxy material and devices, offering a range of products including low doped epi-layers, various doping levels, and embedded structures for device design. Ascatron has transitioned from a service provider to a semi-fabless device product company, emphasizing its proprietary 3DSiC® technology to deliver next-generation semiconductor solutions. The company's focus on reducing energy losses in electrical transformers makes its products particularly valuable for electric vehicles and renewable energy applications. With a commitment to enhancing the efficiency and reliability of SiC devices, Ascatron aims to support a sustainable use of electric energy while serving a global customer base in the power electronics industry. The company's fabrication and prototyping activities take place at the Electrum Laboratory in Stockholm.
Glomeria Therapeutics S.r.l. specializes in the research, development, and marketing of innovative medical devices aimed at addressing serious nephrological diseases. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chieti, Italy, the company offers products such as DesmoPD, a peritoneal dialysis connection system, and SmartPD, an automated management device designed for the instillation of peritoneal dialysis solutions into the peritoneum. Through its advanced medical devices, Glomeria Therapeutics aims to enhance treatment options for patients requiring peritoneal dialysis.
D-Orbit S.r.l. is an Italian company that specializes in satellite solutions, focusing on the design, development, launch, commissioning, and decommissioning of satellites. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sesto Fiorentino, Italy, D-Orbit aims to provide innovative technologies for the safe disposal of artificial satellites at the end of their operational life, thereby reducing space debris. The company serves satellite owners and operators, offering products and services that enhance the efficiency and reliability of satellite missions while minimizing costs. D-Orbit also emphasizes the social and environmental benefits of its solutions, striving to streamline all phases of satellite operations. With approximately 35 employees, D-Orbit has expanded its reach with subsidiaries in Washington, DC, and Lisbon, Portugal.
Directa Plus S.p.A. is a nanotechnology company based in Lomazzo, Italy, specializing in the production and supply of graphene-based products for various industrial and commercial applications. Founded in 2005, the company operates through several segments, including Textile, Environmental, and Others, offering a diverse range of products under the G+ brand name. Its graphene-based solutions are utilized in elastomers, smart textiles, wastewater treatment, polymer nanocomposites, and more. The environmental segment generates a significant portion of the company's revenue, reflecting its commitment to innovative applications such as oil-spill recovery and water treatment. Directa Plus aims to provide high-quality engineered products that enhance the performance of consumer and industrial goods.
Pantex International S.p.A. specializes in designing and manufacturing perforated cover layer and skin contact materials for the personal care and household markets. The company's product range includes thermobonded nonwovens, perforated nonwovens, perforated films, perforated composites, and elastic laminates. Pantex serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including feminine hygiene, baby care, and adult incontinence. Established in 1987 and headquartered in Sulmona, Italy, Pantex operates advanced production facilities in Italy and the United Arab Emirates, which enhance its capability to meet the needs of customers globally. The company formerly known as Pantex Sud Srl is now a subsidiary of Fitesa Nãotecidos S.A.
D-Orbit S.r.l. is an Italian company that specializes in satellite solutions, focusing on the design, development, launch, commissioning, and decommissioning of satellites. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sesto Fiorentino, Italy, D-Orbit aims to provide innovative technologies for the safe disposal of artificial satellites at the end of their operational life, thereby reducing space debris. The company serves satellite owners and operators, offering products and services that enhance the efficiency and reliability of satellite missions while minimizing costs. D-Orbit also emphasizes the social and environmental benefits of its solutions, striving to streamline all phases of satellite operations. With approximately 35 employees, D-Orbit has expanded its reach with subsidiaries in Washington, DC, and Lisbon, Portugal.
SEM+ is an hi-tech start-up company providing reliable and unobtrusive pressure sensitive solutions while enabling the development of the next-generation of flexible hi-tech devices. Sensors implementing our technology are mechanically reliable and robust, and are able to reconstruct the map of pressure distributions applied on their sensitive surfaces, as well as the intensity of multiple contacts.
Many modern electronic, optoelectronic, photonic and sensing devices require dissimilar materials to be combined in the form of epitaxial layer stacks on top of a substrate comprised of a single crystalline wafer. In general, such materials, including the substrate, have different lattice parameters and thermal expansion coefficients. As a result, serious complications may arise due to deteriorating electrical and optical properties, caused by lattice defects formed during or after the deposition crack formation as a result of temperature changes, causing complete device failure wafer bowing during cooling from the growth temperature, adversely affecting subsequent processing steps (e.g., lithography).
Cogisen Srl, founded in 2009 and based in Naples, Italy, specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions. The company offers SENCOGI, an eye-tracking software designed for smartphones and mobile devices. In addition to its software offerings, Cogisen focuses on image recognition technology that aims to extract context and intent from videos. By leveraging artificial intelligence and cognitive modeling, the company enables clients to identify patterns and associations within data streams, enhancing their ability to process and integrate information from diverse sources efficiently.
Private Equity Round in 2014
Forno d'Asolo S.p.A produces frozen bakery products. The company offers sweet, savoury, and retail products; cakes, bread, and ready meals; equipment, including freezers, ovens, and display cabinets; and accessories, such as advertising accessories and gadgets. Forno d'Asolo S.p.A was founded in 1985 and is based in Maser, Italy.
Natural Sante
Acquisition in 2013
Natural Sante develops and distributes food supplements based on plants and components of natural origin in pharmacies and specialist shops.
Personal Factory is based in Simbario, Italy, and specializes in the design and manufacture of digital systems and machines for producing mortars and building materials. The company operates primarily within the chemical industry, providing chemical compounds essential for the production of powdered materials. Personal Factory also develops the Origami 4 technological platform, which assists clients in selecting raw materials and creating customized products for automated mixing and packaging processes. Additionally, the company offers business consulting services, including technical support, branding, marketing, and research laboratory work, aimed at enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the building materials sector.
Milky Way is a name which well represents the idea of what we intended to realize: «a new galaxy of other world components… brilliant and innovative components aimed to minimize the result of the magic formula: “(weight/resistance)*cost” ». Our strenght is the Made in Italy. We pursue this aim every day working with Italian machineries, and trying to innovate not only products but also the production processes.
Cryptolab Inc. is an information technology and services company that provides secure data transactions that are cost-effective and easy to use. Cryptolab implemented the first Crypto Search Engine (CSE) : it makes possible to browse, share and search on encrypted data. In a world where security breaches and hacking attacks occur every day, ensuring the security of data transactions is critical for companies in all sectors, from banking to cloud computing.
Cogisen Srl, founded in 2009 and based in Naples, Italy, specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions. The company offers SENCOGI, an eye-tracking software designed for smartphones and mobile devices. In addition to its software offerings, Cogisen focuses on image recognition technology that aims to extract context and intent from videos. By leveraging artificial intelligence and cognitive modeling, the company enables clients to identify patterns and associations within data streams, enhancing their ability to process and integrate information from diverse sources efficiently.
Fluidotecnica Sanseverino Srl is an Italian company based in Bari that specializes in environmental technology. The company has developed Disolea, an innovative system designed to separate floating polluting fluids from production process water. This technology aims to enhance water treatment processes and promote environmental sustainability by effectively managing and mitigating water pollution in industrial settings.
Suba Seeds Company S.r.l. is a prominent producer and distributor of vegetable and organic seeds, catering to professional, semi-professional, and hobby gardening markets globally. Established in 1974 and headquartered in Longiano, Italy, the company specializes in a wide array of vegetable seeds, including artichokes, asparagus, basil, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, and many others. Suba is particularly recognized for its leading position in coriander production, alongside a diverse portfolio that features beans, peas, radishes, cabbages, and onions. In addition to its extensive seed offerings, Suba also supplies organic seeds for various crops. The company operates not only in Italy but also in France and the United States, serving as a contract supplier to a range of global seed companies. Suba Seeds, formerly known as SUBA SEMENTI, rebranded in May 2011 to reflect its growing international presence.
D-Orbit S.r.l. is an Italian company that specializes in satellite solutions, focusing on the design, development, launch, commissioning, and decommissioning of satellites. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sesto Fiorentino, Italy, D-Orbit aims to provide innovative technologies for the safe disposal of artificial satellites at the end of their operational life, thereby reducing space debris. The company serves satellite owners and operators, offering products and services that enhance the efficiency and reliability of satellite missions while minimizing costs. D-Orbit also emphasizes the social and environmental benefits of its solutions, striving to streamline all phases of satellite operations. With approximately 35 employees, D-Orbit has expanded its reach with subsidiaries in Washington, DC, and Lisbon, Portugal.
Raviolificio Lo Scoiattolo is an Italian company founded in 1983 and located in Lonate Ceppino, Varese. Specializing in the production of both filled and unfilled fresh pasta, particularly ravioli, the company emphasizes innovation and quality in its offerings. Over the years, it has developed a variety of new formats and fillings, prioritizing the selection of high-quality ingredients while avoiding preservatives, additives, genetically modified organisms, and food coloring. Raviolificio Lo Scoiattolo's products are widely recognized for their quality and originality, embodying the "Made in Italy" reputation, and are appreciated both domestically and internationally.
Bimbo Store S.p.a. is a retailer based in Milan, Italy, specializing in consumer products for babies and pregnant women. The company offers a diverse range of items, including baby gear, toys, maternity products, clothing, and various accessories. Additionally, Bimbo Store provides books, music, and movies, catering to the comprehensive needs of new parents and their children. As of April 30, 2015, Bimbo Store operates as a subsidiary of Holding Dei Giochi Spa.
PittaRosso S.p.A. is a footwear retailer headquartered in Legnaro, Italy, with a presence in Italy, Croatia, and Slovenia, and a growing international footprint including stores in France. Established in 1972, the company operates over 100 retail locations, each averaging 1,500 square meters. PittaRosso offers a wide range of footwear and complementary accessories for men, women, and children at competitive prices. The brand is known for its diverse product assortment, which includes sandals, travel suitcases, and backpacks, as well as its strong relationships with a network of suppliers, featuring many leading sports shoe brands. This extensive selection allows PittaRosso to provide fashionable and quality products, ensuring a compelling value proposition for its customers.
BioUniversa srl is a biotechnology company based in Fisciano, Italy, that specializes in developing diagnostic and therapeutic products centered around the BAG3 protein, which plays a critical role in regulating cell death. The company offers a range of biochemical markers for diagnosing pancreatic cancer and ischemic heart disease, particularly following suspected acute coronary syndrome. Its product line includes BAG3 antibodies for research, as well as various ELISA kits designed for the detection of BAG3 antibodies in human sera, which can aid in the specific diagnosis, early detection, and monitoring of pancreatic adenocarcinoma and ischemic events. Founded in 2009, BioUniversa focuses on addressing diseases characterized by dysregulated cell death, thereby enhancing treatment options and patient recovery in oncology and cardiovascular care.
M31 Italia Srl is a venture capital firm specializing in high technology investments. The firm also provides incubation services. It typically invests in high technology, with a focus on the biomedical and telecommunications sectors. M31 Italia Srl was founded in 2007 and it is based in Padova, Italy, with an additional office in Montacchiello, Italy.
BiOnSil
Venture Round in 2010
BiOnSil is a spin-off of the University of Milan-Bicocca, developing diagnostic and theranostic kits for the diagnosis of drug resistance in colorectal cancer; further down the product pipeline are also pharmacological inhibitors that could reduce carcinoma pharmacoresistance. The product platform is based on the researches of the team, that led to the identification of specific genes involved in drug resistance of colorectal cancer
McIntosh Group specializes in the design, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of high-end audio equipment. The company produces a range of audio products, including speakers, valve amplifiers, home theater systems, monoblocks, digital amplifiers, preamplifiers, and headphones. Catering to both businesses and the automotive industry, McIntosh Group is known for delivering reliable products with short production times, ensuring that clients receive quality audio solutions efficiently.
Emmeci is a world manufacturer of machinery for rigid set-up boxes and technical paper with a unique value proposition.
ARBO S.p.A. is engaged in the distribution and retail of components and spare parts for heating and air conditioning systems. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Fano, Italy, the company offers a wide range of products, including spare parts for gas boilers, thermal power plant components, fan and temperature controllers, refrigeration units, original replacements, and accessories for oil and gas lines. ARBO also provides various conditioning products, catering to the needs of both residential and commercial sectors.
e-work, established in 2000, is a recognized provider of labor intermediation services authorized by the Ministry of Labor. The company specializes in a range of human resources solutions, including staffing for temporary and permanent positions, training (including financed options), outplacement, and assessment services. With a focus on meeting the specific needs of multinational and corporate clients, e-work operates through specialized divisions across Italy and other European regions. Its human resources platform effectively connects job seekers with employers, facilitating the temporary employment placement process and actively managing labor policies to support both individuals and businesses in the employment market.
Sebeto S.p.A. owns and operates pizza restaurants in Italy and internationally. Its menu includes drinks, desserts, and cocktails.
Gruppo Argenta S.P.A. distributes and installs vending machines in Italy. It retails hot and cold beverages, snacks, and other products, such as yogurts, fruit salads, filled rolls, and croissants. The company also offers catering services. It serves businesses and plants, offices, shops, professional services enterprises, schools and universities, hospitals, clinics, petrol stations, airports, institutions, and fitness and wellness centers. Gruppo Argenta S.P.A. was founded in 1968 and is based in Carpi, Italy. As of February 2, 2018, Gruppo Argenta S.P.A. operates as a subsidiary of Selecta Group B.V.