About us

We invest in the heart of Italy’s productive economy: the SMEs

We are an independent private equity firm focused on the middle market. We invest in companies with clear, distinctive characteristics and strong potential, identifying solid and sustainable growth trajectories.

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We support companies in their strategic development

We support entrepreneurs and managers in transforming ambitious ideas into projects for shared, sustainable industrial growth. Since 2005, we have been supporting companies in their strategic innovation, stimulating new ways of thinking and operating, with a constant commitment to respecting human capital and the environment. For us, creating value means building a stable and lasting future for entrepreneurs, investors,  local territories and communities.

With a cohesive and experienced team, whose complementary and synergistic skills have been deployed across multiple sectors, we operate in areas where Italy excels promoting high-potential projects, generating tangible value for businesses and investors.

Progressio SGR - Passion for growth

Mission

Our mission.

To support businesses on a path of strategic innovation by enhancing human capital, respecting the environment and local communities, and creating value for shareholders, entrepreneurs and society.

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Investment Strategy and Philosophy

We give ideas momentum. We generate value.

We invest in companies with highly distinctive characteristics and factors that provide unique potential making them a platform on which to build a development project. Our job is to recognise this potential, enhance it and support it through a process of solid and sustained growth. That’s why we invest in Italian SMEs in sectors where the country excels for its experience, expertise and industrial DNA: Lifestyle, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Industrial & Mechanical and Digital.

People

Our commitment to human capital-focused approaches ensures that projects prioritise people and talent. We work alongside experienced entrepreneurs and industry managers, helping to enhance and empower target companies to respond to the drivers of change and growth.

Growth

We manage investments by adopting a strong industrial approach and promoting expansion and growth projects in local and international markets, both through organic growth processes and initiatives and targeted M&A strategies

Digital and sustainable transition

We implement digitalisation projects and pursue environmental, social and governance objectives, improving the sustainability profile of businesses and contributing to the creation of value for shareholders, communities and those who believe in our vision.

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Case history

From intuition to transformation

Conscious investments: tools, strategies and success stories

These business stories reflect the values that guide our approach: mutual trust, listening, operational energy, and the shared desire to grow. With each company, we have built a tailor-made path, generating lasting value and positive impact Discover all the case studies

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23 March 2026

Progressio sold its majority stake in ATK Sports, leader in ski…

Supported by Progressio and led by the CEO Filippo Scandellari, the Company embarked on a strong growth trajectory, generating over Euro 100 million in revenues and more than doubling its EBITDA.

Progressio sold its majority stake in ATK Sports, leader in ski mountaineering bindings, to Siparex ETI
24 October 2025

Progressio invests in Spindox to support the company’s growth…

The transaction sees the reinvestment, alongside Progressio, of Spindox’s current managerial shareholders Paolo Costa, Mauro Marengo, and Massimo Pellei, who will continue in their management roles.

Progressio invests in Spindox to support the company’s growth plan
9 January 2026

Progressio sells its stake in Polenghi to a vehicle controlled by…

Supported by Progressio and led by the CEO Filippo Scandellari, the Company embarked on a strong growth trajectory, generating over Euro 100 million in revenues and more than doubling its EBITDA.

Progressio sells its stake in Polenghi to a vehicle controlled by the Polenghi family holding and by the new shareholders Crédit Mutuel Equity and Idia
26 September 2025

Progressio sells the renowned italian design brand Giorgetti to…

The private equity fund managed by Progressio SGR completed the sale of the Giorgetti Group – the Italian high-end furniture and design leader, headed by CEO Giovanni del Vecchio – to a group of shareholders, led by Solida Capital, including Alsara Investment Group and Vivium.

Progressio sells the renowned italian design brand Giorgetti to Alsara Investment Group, Solida Capital and Vivium
31 July 2025

Progressio reaches an agreement to acquire a majority stake in…

Progressio reaches an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Spindox S.P.A. and plans to launch a mandatory tender offer

Progressio reaches an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Spindox S.P.A. and plans to launch a mandatory tender offer
16 July 2025

Progressio investimenti IV closes fundraising at €335 million

Progressio investimenti IV closes fundraising at €335 million , exceeding the €300 million target

Progressio investimenti IV closes fundraising at €335 million