Country Detail

Italy

At Advent, we leverage deep sub-sector expertise and local knowledge to diligently identify the next generation of leading businesses. Across regions, Advent’s local teams advise management on various transactions, including complex and growth equity deals, ranging from public-to-private deals to carve-outs from multinational corporations.

Advent’s Italy team provides guidance to large corporations, as well as family-owned businesses and entrepreneurs across the country as they build sustainable businesses.

BY THE NUMBERS

30+

Years of private equity investing

Private equity investments

Driving growth and navigating complexities

Advent invests across five core sectors as we seek to source innovative deal opportunities and develop compelling businesses throughout Italy, and beyond. Advent’s experience includes market leaders in digital payment services, food ingredients providers, logistics, specialty pharmaceuticals, and more.

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What people are saying

“We’re delighted to be working with Advent, our ideal partner given their track record in continuing to build and grow businesses, both in Italy and internationally.”
Massimo Garavaglia
CEO, IRCA
“Italy’s large number of entrepreneur-led SMEs, combined with its strong tradition of excellence in powering global supply chains, makes it an appealing investment destination and a key market for Advent as we seek to empower the next generation of leading businesses.”
Lorenzo Santulli
Assistant Director, Advent
“Advent had the foresight to recognize that changing global trends relating to age and lifestyle will boost demand for drugs to treat liver diseases. This is a huge tailwind for us and we’re delighted to have Advent on board.”
Agostino Barazza
CEO, ICE