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PROGRESSIO, “ITALIAN EXCELLENCE IN THE MID-MARKET”

Progressio SGR S.p.A. is an independent private equity firm focused on investing in Italian mid-market companies.
Progressio benefits from a highly skilled and cohesive investment team, led by a group of experienced partners team working together since more than 10 years.
Our investment strategy aims to invest in high growth companies in sectors representing Italian excellence (Lifestyle, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Industrial & Mechanical and Digital) and our goal is to support the investee companies in a value creation path through organic growth and M&A strategy, meanwhile strengthening the management organization, improving their sustainability profile and implementing digital transformation.

Our Mission

Our mission is generating value for our portfolio companies guaranteeing the protection and safeguarding of the environment and contributing to the improvement and growth of the local community in which each company is integrated, ensuring the respect and enhancement of all the stakeholders (employees, suppliers, customers).

Proving its ESG focus, Progressio SGR is a B Corp since 2021, became a Benefit Corporation in 2022 and a PRI (Principle for Responsible Investment) signatory.

 

Filippo Gaggini

PARTNER TEAM – Managing Partner

Angelo Piero La Runa

PARTNER TEAM – Senior Partner

Nino Mascellaro

PARTNER TEAM – Senior Partner

Alessandro Petraccia

PARTNER TEAM – Senior Partner

Massimo Dan

INVESTMENT TEAM – Partner

Simone Assanelli

INVESTMENT TEAM – Investment Manager

Giovanni Pesce

INVESTMENT TEAM – Investment Manager

Eleonora Giacometti

INVESTMENT TEAM – Analyst

Leonardo Ballardini

INVESTMENT TEAM – Analyst

Martina Pertusi

INVESTMENT TEAM – Analyst

Mauro Ballabio

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT – Operating Partner

Beatrice Capretti

IR & ESG Strategy – Partner

Nicola Carbone

FINANCE & CORPORATE TEAM – CFO

Francesca Macchiarola

FINANCE & CORPORATE TEAM – Corporate affairs

Cristina Bonaccorsi

FINANCE & CORPORATE TEAM – Administration

Francesca Guardamagna

FINANCE & CORPORATE TEAM – Assistant

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Recent Investments

Save The Duck

sector

Lifestyle

business description

Design and distribution of premium puffer jackets and outerwear apparel, 100% animal-free and with a unique balance between quality/style and affordability. Created in 2012, the brand is recognized worldwide for its top quality products and strong storyline based on respect for animals and sustainability.

www.savetheduck.com

 

sector

Lifestyle

status

Realised

fund

PI III

entry date

March 2018

exit date

April 2022

business description

Design and distribution of premium puffer jackets and outerwear apparel, 100% animal-free and with a unique balance between quality/style and affordability. Created in 2012, the brand is recognized worldwide for its top quality products and strong storyline based on respect for animals and sustainability.

www.savetheduck.com

 

status

Realised

fund

PI III

entry date

March 2018

exit date

April 2022

Gampack

sector

Industrial & Mechanical

business description

Production of machinery and systems for secondary packaging (shrink wrappers and cardboard packers) focused on the beverage sector. Founded in Podenzano (Piacenza) in 2004, in the so-called “Italian packaging valley”, thanks to the solidity, reliability and speed of its machines and to the high level of service provided to the customer, the company has established a specific niche and is a prominent player in the sector.

www.gampack.com

sector

Industrial & Mechanical

status

Unrealised

fund

PI III

entry date

January 2019

business description

Production of machinery and systems for secondary packaging (shrink wrappers and cardboard packers) focused on the beverage sector. Founded in Podenzano (Piacenza) in 2004, in the so-called “Italian packaging valley”, thanks to the solidity, reliability and speed of its machines and to the high level of service provided to the customer, the company has established a specific niche and is a prominent player in the sector.

www.gampack.com

status

Unrealised

fund

PI III

entry date

January 2019

Gelit

sector

Food & Beverage

business description

Production of private label frozen ready meals sold in Italy and abroad. Recognised for its ability to develop new recipes and the extensive production flexibility in its Cisterna di Latina-based plant position, Gelit is the key first-meal and crepes private-label supplier for most of the main Italian Large Scale Retailers. Gelit realize an important part of the revenues abroad, in particular in the United States.

www.gelit.it

sector

Food & Beverage

status

Unrealised

fund

PI III

entry date

May 2019

business description

Production of private label frozen ready meals sold in Italy and abroad. Recognised for its ability to develop new recipes and the extensive production flexibility in its Cisterna di Latina-based plant position, Gelit is the key first-meal and crepes private-label supplier for most of the main Italian Large Scale Retailers. Gelit realize an important part of the revenues abroad, in particular in the United States.

www.gelit.it

status

Unrealised

fund

PI III

entry date

May 2019

Damiano

sector

Food & Beverage

business description

Production and sale of organic almonds and other organic dried fruit since 1964. Damiano’s range of products includes whole nuts, spreads and butters sold to specialized and large scale retailers as well as food processing companies . All the products are strictly organic: a pioneering vision led Damiano becoming the market leader for organic almonds

www.damianorganic.it

sector

Food & Beverage

status

Unrealised

fund

PI III

entry date

July 2019

business description

Production and sale of organic almonds and other organic dried fruit since 1964. Damiano’s range of products includes whole nuts, spreads and butters sold to specialized and large scale retailers as well as food processing companies . All the products are strictly organic: a pioneering vision led Damiano becoming the market leader for organic almonds

www.damianorganic.it

status

Unrealised

fund

PI III

entry date

July 2019

Polenghi Food

sector

Food & Beverage

business description

Marketing and distribution of lemon / lime juice products for the food dressing industry, with a relevant part of the business in the organic niche. The own brands are leaders across the reference markets. Founded in 1976 and located in Piacenza, the group has productive and commercial subsidiaries across Europe and USA and sell its product mostly to modern trade in more than 80 countries worldwide.

www.polenghigroup.it

sector

Food & Beverage

status

Unrealised

fund

PI III

entry date

August 2019

business description

Marketing and distribution of lemon / lime juice products for the food dressing industry, with a relevant part of the business in the organic niche. The own brands are leaders across the reference markets. Founded in 1976 and located in Piacenza, the group has productive and commercial subsidiaries across Europe and USA and sell its product mostly to modern trade in more than 80 countries worldwide.

www.polenghigroup.it

status

Unrealised

fund

PI III

entry date

August 2019

Interni

sector

Lifestyle

business description

Leading player in the design and distribution of top luxury furniture since 1933, offering tailor-made services to its high-end clients. Interni operates through a network of multi-brand and mono-brand stores offering its renown desing experience in partnership with the best manufacturers and editors of the industry.

www.internionline.it

sector

Lifestyle

status

Realised

fund

PI III

entry date

October 2019

exit date

November 2021

business description

Leading player in the design and distribution of top luxury furniture since 1933, offering tailor-made services to its high-end clients. Interni operates through a network of multi-brand and mono-brand stores offering its renown desing experience in partnership with the best manufacturers and editors of the industry.

www.internionline.it

status

Realised

fund

PI III

entry date

October 2019

exit date

November 2021

Assist Digital

sector

Digital

business description

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) services focused on digital transformation. Blending human and artificial intelligence with a multi-channel strategy, Assist Digital offers business process outsourcing services and digital consulting services.

www.www.assistdigital.com

sector

Digital

status

Realised

fund

PI III

entry date

December 2020

exit date

March 2023

business description

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) services focused on digital transformation. Blending human and artificial intelligence with a multi-channel strategy, Assist Digital offers business process outsourcing services and digital consulting services.

www.www.assistdigital.com

status

Realised

fund

PI III

entry date

December 2020

exit date

March 2023

ATK Sports

sector

Lifestyle

business description

Leading developer and producer of ski touring bindings and accessories. ATK Bindings are at the forefront of ski touring in terms of quality, durability, design and performance and are used by most participants in Ski Touring World Cups. The Company also develops and produces bindings for leading ski brands turning to ATK to complete their ski touring offer.

www.www.atkbindings.com

sector

Lifestyle

status

Unrealised

fund

PI III

entry date

May 2021

business description

Leading developer and producer of ski touring bindings and accessories. ATK Bindings are at the forefront of ski touring in terms of quality, durability, design and performance and are used by most participants in Ski Touring World Cups. The Company also develops and produces bindings for leading ski brands turning to ATK to complete their ski touring offer.

www.www.atkbindings.com

status

Unrealised

fund

PI III

entry date

May 2021

Officine S. Giacomo

sector

Industrial & Mechanical

business description

Leading developer and producer of small and medium- sized mechanical presses for metal stamping applications. Officine S. Giacomo – with c. 100 clients around Italy, Europe and North America – serves a broad spectrum of end-markets including consumer goods, electronics, packaging, healthcare, e-mobility.

www.sangiacomopresse.it

sector

Industrial & Mechanical

status

Unrealised

fund

PI IV

entry date

May 2024

business description

Leading developer and producer of small and medium- sized mechanical presses for metal stamping applications. Officine S. Giacomo – with c. 100 clients around Italy, Europe and North America – serves a broad spectrum of end-markets including consumer goods, electronics, packaging, healthcare, e-mobility.

www.sangiacomopresse.it

status

Unrealised

fund

PI IV

entry date

May 2024

Archiva Group

sector

Digital

business description

Provider of digital B2B services primarily to mid-market corporates and large SMEs through a proprietary cloud-based platform. Archiva’s core business focuses od document archiving and storage, electronic signature and electronic invoicing services, along with system integration/digitization processes services through proprietary and third-party software.

www.archivagroup.com

sector

Digital

status

Unrealised

fund

PI IV

entry date

Jun 2024

business description

Provider of digital B2B services primarily to mid-market corporates and large SMEs through a proprietary cloud-based platform. Archiva’s core business focuses od document archiving and storage, electronic signature and electronic invoicing services, along with system integration/digitization processes services through proprietary and third-party software.

www.archivagroup.com

status

Unrealised

fund

PI IV

entry date

Jun 2024

Save The Duck
Gampack
Gelit
Damiano
Polenghi Food
Interni
Assist Digital
ATK Sports
Officine S. Giacomo
Archiva Group
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