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.
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.
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.
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.
FI.MO.TEC
Acquisition in 2020
FIMO® Group is a worldwide leader in the manufacture and sale of telecom cable management products, fastening devices and accessories. With more than 80 years of history and experience; with a significant and always growing geographical presence; with one of the widest product portfolio existing into the market, the Group is strongly positioned at the “high-tech end” of the telecom accessories sector. IN A CONSTANTLY EVOLVING MARKET, SUCH AS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, FIMO® GROUP IS COMMITTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH “ON PURPOSE” STUDIED, DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED COMPONENTS. All FIMO® solutions, aimed at solving any possible installation problem, are fully supported by a continuous efforts and investment into research and development (more than 5.000 products included in the portfolio), technology innovation (4000 patented products & solutions), manufacturing process optimization and excellence in execution. FIMO® technical and ethical foundations are a perfect blend of family based values and modern managerial vision. The FIMO® Group’s values and commitment to quality are fundamental to how we interact internally and with our customers.
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.
Tatuus
Acquisition in 2017
Tatuus is a company working in racing cars competitions sector. Tatuus designs, produces and sells racing cars. The cars created for the different categories in the last 30 years activity, have always been winning, permitting the Company to expand on an international scale.
Tapì
Acquisition in 2017
Tapì Group is an international Group specializing in the design, production and distribution of high-end technological closures for the packaging industry.
Imprima
Private Equity Round in 2017
Imprima is a global holding company dedicated to development and innovation in the textile printing and finishing sector. Established in 2017, Imprima aims to become partner of international brands and retailers to enhance the creativity of printers and designers of the textile companies all over the world.
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 is manufactures and supplies testing equipment for the construction industry. It offers ovens, balances, measuring instruments, meteorological equipment, vacuum pumps, air compressors, laboratory glassware and hardware as graduated cylinders, porcelain, scoops, containers, plastic ware, etc. for testing various building materials that include aggregates, cement, concrete, soil, rock, asphalt, bituminous mixture, bitumen, etc.
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.
PH&T
Acquisition in 2015
PH&T is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on the research, development, and manufacturing of generic drugs. The company specializes in creating pharmaceutical products for specialist therapies, as well as innovative medical devices and high-quality food supplements. PH&T's products are distributed globally through various licensees and distributors, ensuring a wide reach in the healthcare market.
Primat Spa
Acquisition in 2014
Primat Spa provides zinc treatments for small mechanical parts. The treatments include pre-treatment, zinc phosphating, zinc-calcium microphosphating, manganese phosphating, zinc-nikel alloy, zinc flake Zintek, zinc flake Zintek basecota, zinc flake Magni-Basecoat B46, zinc flake Magni-Topcoat -B18 / TO6EGZ, post-treatments, and dehydrogenation. The company offers coating services for screws of sizes M4 to M20 and with lengths from ca. 10 mm to 80 mm, washers, and nuts. It caters to automotive, hardware, pneumatics, fittings, electrical, and electromechanical industries. Primat Spa was founded in 1972 and is based in Olginate, Italy.
Colcom Group
Acquisition in 2014
Colcom Group is a manufacturer specializing in architectural glass components for the building industry. The company produces a variety of products, including hinges, locks, and fastenings designed for doors and tempered glass panels. These components enable clients to integrate glass into their architectural designs, facilitating the creation of modern buildings with glass features such as windows in external walls. Colcom Group's focus on quality and innovation positions it as a key player in the market for glass-related hardware solutions.
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.
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.
BITB
Acquisition in 2007
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Openjobmetis
Acquisition in 2007
Openjobmetis SpA Agenzia per il Lavoro is an Italy-based company engaged in the employments services. The Company is based recruitment entity focuses on the provision of specialist recruitment activities. Openjobmetis SpA Agenzia per il Lavoro helps with client's requirements across the following specializes, such as industrial, healthcare, retail distribution, banking and finance, communications and information technology, hotels, restaurants and sport sectors. The Company offers outsourcing and staffing services, temporary and permanent supply contracts, trainings, consultancy, intermediation and management services, among others. Openjobmetis SpA Agenzia per il Lavoro operates through 120 branches.
Mar-Ter Spedizioni
Acquisition in 2006
Mar-Ter Spedizioni is provides port handling services in import and export, truck, rail, and vessel transportation. The company specializes in handling and transportation of forest products and minerals, such as woodpulp, paper, lumber, clay, timber and forest products, and non-ferrous metals.
KOS Group
Acquisition in 2005
KOS Group is Italian healthcare group that operates in the area of social health, residential care for chronic illnesses, rehabilitation and mental health services, and management of medical equipment and diagnostic centres. It has over 76 dedicated facilities comprising of 7200 beds, including nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, hospitals, and mental health clinics. Additionally, the group has an international presence through its diagnostics & cancer care services unit in the UK and India.
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.
Selesta Ingegneria
Acquisition in 2004
Selesta Ingegneria designs, produces and develops, integrated solutions for data acquisition. Selesta Ingegneria's solutions find practical application in companies of all sizes, in the most diversified sectors: from banking to manufacturing, to services, to transport.
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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