Wise Equity SGR S.p.A.

About The Fund

Wise Equity SGR S.p.A. is an investment fund based in Foro Buonaparte 76, Milan, Italy, with a focus on nurturing Italian excellence through equity investments. Since its inception in 2000, they have specialized in small and medium-sized Italian enterprises with a clear intention of fostering companies that are market leaders in niche segments with a strong inclination towards export. Their investment strategy is keenly tailored towards enterprises that have robust industrial growth plans or require managerial input to realize their potential. They do not merely provide financial resources but also engage actively with entrepreneurs and managers by sharing the risks and honors inherent in everyday business challenges. Believing in strategic aggregation and sector consolidation, they strive to enhance the strengths and competitive edge of these firms on a global scale. Their investment approach involves an increase in the focus on sustainability within their portfolio companies. Wise Equity manages Private Equity funds and aims to invest in excellence Italian companies leading in niche markets, dedicated to export, and with strong industrial development projects or to be managed. Their investment philosophy revolves around co-investing with entrepreneurs and managing challenges daily. Wise Equity believes in strategic aggregation and industry consolidation to make such excellence even stronger and competitive globally. They aim to amplify attention towards Sustainability in every company in which they invest. With assets under management valued at €400 million, they commit to investments ranging from €5 million to €25 million. Their specialties include Expansion, MBO/LBO, and Private Equity Funds. Addressing various industries, including Software, FinTech & Financial services, Hardware & Manufacturing, and Logistics & Distribution, the firm engages in direct investments and boasts a track record of more than 40 direct investments and over 70 add-on acquisitions per direct investment, followed by successful divestments.