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Investment Policy

Alto Partners invests in high-potential Italian companies, in sectors where our team combines proven expertise with strategic vision. We guide them through medium- to long-term growth journeys designed to reinforce their competitive standing in target markets. Our support extends to managerialization, international expansion, and generational transition, while preserving their heritage, unique identity, and independence

Key sectors of interest

Geographic focus

Italy, prioritizing geographical proximity to the team

Transaction types

Buyout (majority), to support generational transition. Expansion (minority), to support growth initiatives

Exclusions

Start-up, turnaround and restructuring; real estate and financial sectors; non-ethical sectors

Process

Alto Partners acts as either a majority shareholder or a qualified minority investor, adopting an active, growth-oriented approach. It closely monitors portfolio companies and fosters sector consolidation initiatives, leveraging solid industrial know-how, a network of strategic relationships, and extensive experience

Alto Partners investment focus

We focus on companies with strong fundamentals and significant growth potential. Preference is given to firms with international market exposure, recognized for their brand, production excellence, customer platform, technological processes, and, above all, qualified human capital

Due diligence

Every investment is preceded by a comprehensive due diligence process designed to thoroughly assess strategic, financial, tax, legal, insurance, and ESG dimensions

Monitoring

Each investment is followed by constant and proactive monitoring. Alto Partners actively supports companies and managers to accelerate the execution of the growth plan and value creation, also through the identification of add-ons

Flexible solutions for every business

Alto Partners supports entrepreneurs and companies with complementary expertise, proven methodologies, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. On the back of our exclusive network of specialists, we provide strategic guidance across multiple areas, creating tangible and long-term value

Support for growth through internationalization, new markets, and products

Scouting, analysis, and negotiation of acquisitions and/or strategic partnerships

Attraction, retention, and motivation of human capital

Improvement of business processes according to international best practices

Coordination of relations with financial institutions

Development of competitive positioning strategy and promotion of collaboration among portfolio companies

Digitalization to improve efficiency and competitiveness

Improvement of sustainability profile through decarbonization and energy innovation

Alto Partners key figures

Measurable results and real value, stemming from strategic partnerships with companies and entrepreneurs

* Figures include all companies, both acquired and divested, within the team’s track record

217

Years

of the team’s cumulative experience in private equity

Funds

managed by Alto Partners team

Investiments

including 35 platform deals and 17 add-ons

*Figures include all the investments and exits part of the Team’s track record