WISE SGR

Wise Equity SGR is a private equity firm established in 2000 and located in Milan, Italy. The firm specializes in managing closed-end private equity funds, primarily targeting small and medium-sized companies within Italy. Wise focuses on various investment strategies, including leveraged buyouts and development capital, with a particular emphasis on the manufacturing and services sectors. The firm typically invests in companies with annual revenues between €20 million and €100 million, committing equity investments averaging between €5 million and €25 million. Wise Equity SGR distinguishes itself by not only providing capital but also serving as a strategic partner to enhance company development in alignment with shareholder and management goals. The management team brings extensive expertise from fields such as strategic consulting, investment banking, and corporate management, enabling them to offer tailored support across investment selection, assessment, and operational consulting.

Davide Arrigoni

Investment Manager

Valentina Franceschini

Senior 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

Past deals in Italy

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Primat Spa

Acquisition in 2014
Primat Spa, based in Olginate, Italy, specializes in zinc treatments for small mechanical parts, providing a range of services including pre-treatment, zinc phosphating, and various zinc flake coatings. Founded in 1972, the company focuses on enhancing the durability and protection of components such as screws, washers, and nuts, catering to diverse industries including automotive, hardware, pneumatics, fittings, electrical, and electromechanical sectors. Primat Spa is recognized for its commitment to research and innovation, continually developing effective solutions to meet industry demands and improve the performance of mechanical components. Through its specialized treatments, Primat Spa aims to deliver high levels of protection, reinforcing its position as a leader in the field of bulk protection systems.

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 focuses on enhancing agricultural practices by stimulating natural processes that improve nutrient uptake, efficiency, and crop quality while ensuring tolerance to abiotic stress. Committed to sustainable agriculture, Biolchim aims to provide safe and effective products that help clients maximize crop yields and adhere to environmentally responsible farming practices.

Alpitour

Acquisition in 2012
Alpitour World is an Italian travel group recognized as a significant player in the European tourism industry. The company specializes in providing a diverse range of travel services, including all-inclusive vacation packages to popular destinations worldwide. Alpitour World caters to various customer segments, offering options that range from budget-friendly proposals for young travelers and families to luxurious and exotic experiences for those seeking upscale adventures. The company also operates travel agencies that assist clients with ticketing and hotel bookings for both domestic and international travel. Additionally, Alpitour World has embraced technological innovation, exemplified by its partnership with IBM Watson to enhance service delivery through hybrid cloud solutions. With a focus on creating organized and worry-free holidays, Alpitour World aims to meet the varied needs of its clientele while maintaining a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

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.

Openjobmetis

Acquisition in 2007
Openjobmetis SpA Agenzia per il Lavoro is an Italy-based company specializing in employment services, particularly in the staffing industry. The firm focuses on recruitment for various sectors, including industrial, healthcare, retail distribution, banking and finance, communications and information technology, as well as the hospitality and sports industries. Openjobmetis offers a range of services, including outsourcing, staffing, temporary and permanent contracts, training, consultancy, and management services. The company operates through a network of 120 branches, allowing it to meet diverse client requirements effectively.

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.

KOS Group

Acquisition in 2005
KOS Group is an Italian healthcare organization that specializes in social health services, including residential care for chronic illnesses, rehabilitation, and mental health care. The group manages over 76 facilities, offering a total of 7,200 beds across various types of care settings, such as nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, and mental health clinics. Additionally, KOS Group has expanded its international footprint with diagnostic and cancer care services in the UK and India, providing advanced treatment options that incorporate high-tech therapies and diagnostics. This comprehensive approach ensures that KOS Group effectively supports healthcare needs across Italy and in select international markets.
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