Rancilio Cube is the family office and impact investing business that leverages mutual trust and always looking to innovate. It believes in the profit of change.
By early 2020, a new journey "out of the box” has begun. Rancilio Cube has transferred its venture capital assets, collected over six years of work, and Cube3 was born. The new company is an exclusive investment vehicle for a patient, granular, and international strategy characterized by consolidated synergies and a global network in continuous evolution.
Picus Capital is an early-stage technology investment firm with a long-term investment philosophy. We work together with daring technology companies to build successful, global companies challenging the status quo and shaping tomorrow. We want to become the closest partner of our portfolio companies by working together on key strategic decisions and operative challenges.
As a privately financed venture capital investor with long-term and flexible capital we are looking for exceptional founders who are committed to building category leaders throughout the next 5-10+ years. We invest in early-stage technology ventures with a focus on Real Estate, Finance & Insurance, Human Resources, Renewable Energy, Mobility, and Health. Picus makes initial investments in pre-seed, seed and series A ventures thereby starting to work together with entrepreneurs in various stages of their companies ranging from ideation phase to initial traction. We follow a very long-term investment approach investing significant amounts throughout the lifecycle of the companies. We have invested in over 50 companies to date.
At Picus we work in a culture combining the discipline of a financial investor with the creativity and pragmatism of an entrepreneur. We follow a comprehensive and well-structured investment approach in order to identify the most attractive and ambitious investment opportunities in our target industries and geographies. Within our core investment team every member has a distinctive industry competence and a functional or geographic focus. We are working closely together with our portfolio companies to develop large and successful market leaders. This comprises in particular leveraging our marketing & sales expertise and our global market perspective to provide strategic advice, providing HR management to grant access to top talent, connecting our portfolio companies with our broad B2B & investor network as well as supporting the fundraising process.
Foresight Group is an alternative asset manager with a strong 30-year track record and specific expertise in environmental and solar infrastructure and private equity.
Foresight Group is a leading independent infrastructure and private equity investment manager which has been managing investment funds on behalf of institutions and retail clients for 30 years.
With current assets under management of over £2.2 billion, raised from the UK and international private and high-net-worth individuals, family offices, pension funds and other institutional investors, Foresight strives to generate increasing dividends and capital appreciation for its investors over the long term.
Foresight has offices in UK, USA, Italy, and Australia.
Intesa Sanpaolo is a prominent banking group in the euro zone, formed by the merger of Banca Intesa and Sanpaolo IMI. With a market capitalization of 36.6 billion euros, it is a leader in Italy across all business areas, serving 11.1 million customers through a network of over 4,800 branches. Founded in 2007, the firm offers a wide range of financial and banking products, including lending, deposit, asset management, insurance, and wealth management services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. Operating through various segments such as Banca dei Territori, Corporate and Investment Banking, and International Subsidiary Banks, Intesa Sanpaolo aims to support the development of businesses and contribute to the growth of the country. Based in Turin, Italy, the company has a significant presence in Central Eastern Europe, and the Middle Eastern and North African regions.
Vertis is a dynamic and independent investment management company authorised by Bank of Italy. It manages five closed-end funds for qualified investors by participating in research projects, spin-offs, startups and PMI and deals with the investments of the innovative Made in Italy.
Sviluppo Imprese Centro Italia is an independent asset management company founded in Florence in 1998. Active in the Private Equity and Venture Capital sector, it currently manages four closed-end funds for a total value of around 140 million euro and has already carried out numerous operations. in the capital of companies operating in various industrial sectors, from the most traditional to high-tech. The mission of SICI is to encourage the development of unlisted SMEs in Central Italy through the contribution of financial resources intended to strengthen their capital and financial structure. SICI intends to represent a Growth Partner for the investee companies and a strategic operator in the creation of value for the territory with an impact on the economic and social fabric in terms of competitiveness of the economic system, employment, entrepreneurial and managerial culture. Business Development Central Italy is an independent Italian managing closed-end funds company. Established in Florence in 1998, SICI has 4 Private Equity and Venture funds under management with a total committed capital of 140m Euros.
Wise SGR is a private equity firm founded in 2000 by Paolo Gambarini and Michele Semenzato, based in Milan, Italy. Specializing in managing Private Equity closed-end funds, Wise SGR focuses on investing in small and medium-sized companies, particularly in Italy. The firm has established a strong presence in Italy's Private Equity sector by providing not only capital but also strategic support to help develop and grow companies in line with the goals of shareholders and management. With expertise in investment selection, negotiation, and strategic consulting, Wise SGR targets companies with sales turnover between €20 million and €100 million in the manufacturing and services market, with a focus on goods for manufacturing processes. The firm typically makes Leveraged Buy Out and Development Capital investments, with an average equity investment size ranging from 5 to 25 million euros. Wise SGR is authorized by the Bank of Italy to operate as a Management Company for pooled savings.
Investindustrial, established in 1990, specializes in providing industrial solutions and capital to mid-market companies, primarily in Southern Europe, with a focus on Italy and Spain. Originating as a division of the BI-Invest Group, owned by the Bonomi family, the firm has grown to manage over €2 billion in assets. Investindustrial aims to create long-term value by taking control positions in medium-sized companies that are leaders in their sectors. The firm employs an operational focus and global platforms to facilitate value creation and international expansion. With advisory teams located in the United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Spain, the United States, and China, Investindustrial supports its portfolio of companies, which collectively employ around 28,000 people and have a manufacturing presence in 13 countries.
Founded in 1994, TIM, also known as Telecom Italia, is a telecommunications company based in Milan, Italy. The firm specializes in providing telephony, mobile, and digital subscriber line data services to its clients. TIM is also focused on developing products and services for mobile communication, internet, television, and more. The company operates an online store that offers information about deals and offers, allowing customers to purchase tablets, smartphones, PCs, modems, and other devices. Additionally, TIM Ventures, a subsidiary of TIM, invests in startups in sectors such as internet, digital life, mobile evolution, e-learning, and green technology, providing capital and consulting services to support their growth. With a strong presence in Italy and Europe, TIM continues to innovate and expand its services in the telecommunications industry.