Massimo Imperiali

IGI Private Equity invests in small and medium enterprises located in Italy. The firm focuses on sectors such as manufacturing and industrial services or products (B to B). It provides equity and debt financing for buyouts and LBO transactions. The firm acquire majority interest and it takes a seat on the board of directors.

Functions as a College/University

GE Capital-PE calls themselves a hands-off manager which provides investee companies with support but does not interfere in their day-to-day management. They invest in medium-sized listed and unlisted companies in a range of sectors including automotive, bioengineering, chemicals, construction materials, furnishing, services and industrial goods manufacturing. They do not invest in companies in the real estate, financial service and 'New Economy' sectors. The firm seeks to invest EUR 3-50 million in companies with a leading market position, interesting opportunities for growth and value creation, strong entrepreneurial drive, proven industrial skills, a history of achievement, a willingness to participate in the transaction by investing their own resources, and a medium-term business strategy aimed to create value and summarized in a compelling and achievable business plan. GE Capital-PE generally takes minority or significant minority stakes in their investee companies and may also be part of a larger majority pool of financial investors. They partner with management, providing their financial knowledge through board participation. They generally hold an investment for three to five years.

Azimut Libera Impresa invests in companies located in Italy. The firm targets companies operating in the field of digital technology, biotech, and food sectors. It provides equity and debt financing for seed to later stage as well as buyouts.