WISE SGR

Wise Equity is management of Private Equity closed-end funds investing in small and medium sized companies. Founded in 2000 by Paolo Gambarini and Michele Semenzato, Wise SGR specializes in the management of Private Equity closed-end funds investing in small and medium sized companies, with a special focus on Italy. Over the years, Wise SGR has achieved a unique position in Italy’s Private Equity sector thanks to its management approach that considers its role not only as a supplier of capital, but also as a solid partner with whom to develop and build-up the company in accordance with the requirements of the shareholders and the management. The Wise SGR team provides support based on a variety of experience and knowledge acquired in the fields of strategic consultancy, investment banking and company management. The skills and know-how cover investment selection, assessment, negotiation and investment structure, as well as strategic and operating consulting services specific to the individual business. Wise SGR is owned by the management. In June 2003, Wise received Bank of Italy authorization to operate as a Management Company for pooled savings. Wise Funds invests in Italian small and medium-sized companies whit a sales turnover ranging between €20 million and €100 million.Special attention is given to the manufacturing and services market and to the sector of goods for manufacturing processes. Wise makes two main types of investments: Leveraged Buy Out (acquisition of majority holdings, via leverage) and Development Capital (subscriptions to increase capital stock in companies with high growth potential). The average investment size is 5-25 million euro in terms fo equity value, and 10-75 million euro in terms of Enterprise Value.

Arrigoni, Davide

Investment Manager

Valentina Franceschini

Senior Partner

Gambarini, Paolo

CEO and Founding Partner

Stefano Ghetti

Senior Partner

Fabrizio Medea

Senior Partner

Alessio Riccioni

Investment Manager

Michele Semenzato

Founding Partner

Luigi Vagnozzi

Partner

Elvira Viviani

Managing Director and CFO

36 past transactions

Casa Della Piada

Acquisition in 2024
Casa Della Piada is a prominent producer of piadina and other bakery products, specializing in healthy and organic foods. The company holds a leading position in the Italian market, known for its commitment to high-quality offerings. Casa Della Piada provides a diverse range of products, including tigelle and pizza bases, all made from natural ingredients and free of preservatives. It has established strong, long-lasting relationships with mass market retailers, distributing its products under the CASA DELLA PIADA brand as well as private labels for major Italian supermarket chains. The company's focus on quality and health-oriented options makes it a trusted choice for consumers both domestically and globally.

OneTag

Acquisition in 2022
OneTag offers cutting-edge technology and services designed for digital advertisers and publishers.

Special Flanges

Private Equity Round in 2021
Special Flanges engages in the production and supply of forged products.

Selle Royal

Private Equity Round in 2021
Selle Royal Group is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in bicycles and cycling accessories. The company designs and produces a variety of products aimed at enhancing the comfort and experience of cyclists. Its offerings include bike saddles, cycling shoes, seat covers, cycling clothing, bags, and other related accessories. Through its online platform, Selle Royal ensures that customers have access to a diverse range of products that contribute to an enjoyable cycling journey.

Cantiere del Pardo

Acquisition in 2020
Cantiere del Pardo S.p.A. is a manufacturer of luxury sailing and motor yachts, founded in 1973 and based in Forlì, Italy. The company designs and produces yachts under several prestigious brands, including GRAND SOLEIL YACHTS, PARDO YACHTS, GRAND SOLEIL CUSTOM, and VANDUTCH. Its product range features various models, such as the VanDutch series, which includes the VanDutch 40, 48, 56, and 75, as well as PARDO models like the PARDO 38, 43, 50, and 60. Cantiere del Pardo is known for producing regatta boats that combine high performance with elegant and innovative design, catering to the luxury boating market.

Vittoria

Acquisition in 2020
Vittoria is a manufacturer of bicycle tires with an annual production of more than 7 million tires and 900,000 high-performance tubular and cotton tires.

Innovery

Acquisition in 2019
Innovery is an international system integrator headquartered in Italy, with additional offices in Spain and Mexico. The company specializes in providing information and communication technology services, focusing on sectors such as finance, utilities, energy, retail, telecommunications, and public administration. Innovery offers a comprehensive range of services that includes cybersecurity, big data, data intelligence, billing, cloud infrastructure, and managed IT services. The organization is driven by a highly experienced team and aims to support client growth by developing strategies for new products and services. Following investments in 2019, Innovery is pursuing an aggressive growth strategy that includes enhancing organic growth, forming new alliances, and exploring mergers and acquisitions to expand its global presence.

Trime

Acquisition in 2019
Trime is a manufacturer specializing in the design and production of lighting towers primarily for the rental market, serving sectors such as construction, events, mining, and roadworks. The company operates from a 15,000 square meter facility where it conducts design, metalwork, powder coating, mechanical and electric assembly, and final testing. Trime’s team consists of skilled engineers and technicians who have developed a diverse range of innovative, compact, and versatile machines suitable for various applications, including civil protection and military use. In recent years, the company has experienced significant growth, expanding its operations and establishing a strategic network of sales and service centers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Additionally, Trime produces mobile generators and welders, as well as hybrid solar machines equipped with LED lamps, offering a comprehensive selection of lighting solutions at competitive prices.

Aleph Capital

Acquisition in 2017
Aleph is claiming to be a leader in digital printing, offering it not Only industrial printers for large inkjet printing for textile applications and up Other media, but also drying systems, software and consumables. Over the past 18 years, Aleph has installed over 400 digital plotters and provided customers with products Correlated in Italy and abroad. In 2015 the company successfully launched the new series Large format printers LaForte and since then contributes to the further digitization of the Textile market.

Corob

Acquisition in 2016
COROB is a technology company specializing in the development and production of dispensing and mixing solutions for the paints, coatings, inks, and chemicals industries. The company offers a diverse range of equipment, including volumetric and gravimetric dispensers, mixers, shakers, and automated systems designed for factory use. Additionally, COROB manufactures point-of-sales equipment that ranges from entry-level to high-performance dispensers, and it provides in-plant tinting systems and advanced self-service vending services, catering to various applications within its sectors.

CONTROLS Group

Acquisition in 2016
CONTROLS Group manufactures and supplies a wide range of testing equipment for the construction industry, focusing on the mechanical testing of materials used in construction and civil engineering. The company's product offerings include compression machines, shear machines for soils, universal testers for steel, and various laboratory equipment such as ovens, balances, measuring instruments, and meteorological devices. These tools are essential for testing materials like concrete, aggregates, asphalt, cement, soil, and rock, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. In addition to equipment sales, CONTROLS Group provides services such as repairs, maintenance, spare parts, technical training, and warranty support. Established in 1968 and headquartered in Liscate, Italy, the company has expanded its presence with locations in several countries, including the United States, France, Mexico, Poland, Spain, Australia, and the United Kingdom. As of January 2020, CONTROLS Group operates as a subsidiary of Nova Measurements LLC.

NTC S.r.l.

Acquisition in 2015
NTC is a pharmaceutical company that develops products on initiative or on request on a global level with Headquarters in Milan, Italy. NTC portfolio of products is made of drugs, nutraceuticals and medical devices, we are now investing significantly in development and our pipeline is getting richer in particular areas like ophthalmology, gastro-metabolism, paediatrics and women health. NTC is also active in innovative technologies with potential application in multiple therapeutic areas.

Biolchim

Acquisition in 2013
Biolchim is an Italian company based in Bologna that specializes in the production and commercialization of biostimulants and specialty herbicides. The company's biostimulants are designed to enhance natural processes in crops, improving nutrient uptake, efficiency, and tolerance to abiotic stress while maintaining alignment with sustainable agriculture practices. By focusing on safe and effective products, Biolchim aims to help clients maximize crop yields and improve overall crop quality.

Eurodifarm

Acquisition in 2008
Eurodifarm is a logistic company, which distributes temperature controlled pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and biomedical products. The company distributes products through air freights and full or partial truck loads; and as well as provides express service and on board service. In addition, it provides online services for tracking and monitoring of shipments in real time. It serves retailers, pharmacies, third party intermediaries, parapharmacies, perfume shops, hospitals, local health authorities, medical laboratories, nursing homes, and clinical trials centers in Italy.

BOGLIOLI

Acquisition in 2007
BOGLIOLI SpA is an Italian company specializing in the design and manufacture of men’s apparel and accessories. Its extensive product range includes jackets, outerwear, leather jackets, trousers, knitwear, shirts, and ties. The company operates a showroom in Milan and has retail locations in Milan and Seoul, catering to a diverse clientele. BOGLIOLI focuses on delivering quality clothing that meets the fashion needs of its customers.

BITB

Acquisition in 2007
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Spii

Acquisition in 2006
SPII S.p.A. specializes in designing and manufacturing components and integrated systems for the railway sector and industrial automation, both in Italy and internationally. The company's product offerings include driver desks, control panels, master controllers, earthing switch equipment, key safety locks, terminal boards, and various rolling stock equipment. Additionally, SPII provides infrastructure solutions for trains, subways, and trams. Its industrial automation portfolio encompasses a range of automated equipment and electromechanical and electronic components, such as timers, relays, micro-switches, contactors, connectors, encoders, optic sensors, end limit switches, solenoids, motors, gear boxes, programmers, joysticks, and crane control units. The company is committed to delivering innovative solutions tailored to the needs of its clients in the railway and industrial sectors.

Castaldi Lighting

Acquisition in 2005
Castaldi Lighting S.p.A., founded in 1938 and based in Cassano Magnago, Italy, specializes in the design and manufacture of a wide range of indoor and outdoor lighting solutions. The company offers various products, including waterproof, emergency, recessed, wall-mounted, and suspension lighting, catering to diverse applications such as office buildings, public areas, and specialized environments like clean rooms and hospital systems. Castaldi Lighting's products are recognized for their quality, technical standards, and innovative design, with installations in prestigious locations worldwide, including Ferrari World Park in Abu Dhabi, the Cleveland Clinic, and Zaha Hadid's City Life residences in Milan. The company, formerly known as Ing. Castaldi SpA, rebranded in January 2012, reflecting its commitment to excellence in the lighting industry.

Gruppo Editoriale Agepe

Acquisition in 2004
Gruppo Editoriale Agepe is a publishing group specialized in trade magazines for the distribution, food, entertainment, ICT, building, home&aoffice industries.

UTIL Group

Acquisition in 2003
UTIL Group is a multinational manufacturer and supplier that specializes in designing and producing fine blanked and conventionally blanked metal parts primarily for the automotive brake system market. The company offers a diverse range of products, including backing plates, hardware products, swaged brake shoes, and reinforced plates. With a workforce of over 1,400 employees across four plants, UTIL Group is committed to delivering high-quality products and services globally. The company's strategy emphasizes continuous improvement in manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and meet the evolving needs of its customers in both Original Equipment and After Market segments.

Hyperphar Group

Acquisition in 2002
Hyperphar Group specializes in delivering professional services and e-clinical trial solutions tailored for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare sectors. The company provides a comprehensive suite of clinical research services that encompass drug development planning, various phases of clinical trials (including Phase I, II, III, and IV), and post-marketing surveillance studies. Additionally, Hyperphar Group offers data management services, which include statistical advice on trial design, data collection and entry, electronic data capture, and database management. The company also utilizes advanced technologies, such as Oracle databases with automated audit trails, to enhance its capabilities in statistical analysis and reporting.

Totobit Informatica Software e Sistemi

Acquisition in 2001
Totobit Informatica Software e Sistemi is provides electronic invoicing and payment systems for cellular phones, pre-paid cards, credit and debit cards.

Selective Beauty

Acquisition in 2001
Selective Beauty develops, manufactures and distributes prestige fragrances and cosmetics as a worldwide licensee for global brands such as Benetton, Trussardi and Agent Provocateur.
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