Azimut Group’s Post

The Italian private equity market showed vitality and consolidation in 2024, with higher invested capital, fundraising capacity, and a significant return of international players. Focus remains on the mid-market and external growth operations, supporting supply chains and international expansion of portfolio companies. The most attractive sectors include high value-added manufacturing, consumer goods, ICT, which stood out as the most dynamic sector in 2024, medical, and biotech. The Sicer exit by Azimut Demos 1, with revenues rising from €69 mln to €123 mln and EBITDA from €12 mln to €27 mln, generated a return of approximately 3x the invested capital, confirming the effectiveness of company selection and support. The new Azimut Eltif – Private Equity Demos 2.0 program aims to invest in 7-9 Italian SMEs, integrating ESG principles and a Strategic Committee to enhance the growth potential of portfolio companies. Azimut Demos 1 is now closed to new subscriptions. Marco Belletti #Azimut #AzimutGroup #MarketingCommunication