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BPER Banca

Europe, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Modena

Description

BPER provides corporate and investment banking, private banking and wealth management, and financial products and services.

Investor Profile

BPER Banca has backed more than 16 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 13% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Post Ipo Debt, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Italy, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Energy, Energy Efficiency, Solar.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (69%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (19%)
  • Seed (13%)

Country Focus

  • Italy (94%)
  • United States (6%)

Industry Focus

  • Energy
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Solar
  • Manufacturing
  • Renewable Energy
  • Building Material
  • Internet
  • Commercial
  • Consumer Goods
  • Paper Manufacturing
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does BPER Banca frequently co-invest with?

Crédit Agricole Italia
Europe, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, Pordenone
Co-Investments: 2
Goldman Sachs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Intesa Sanpaolo
Europe, Piemonte, Italy, Turin
Co-Investments: 5
European Investment Bank
Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Co-Investments: 2
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Europe, Lazio, Italy, Rome
Co-Investments: 3
Banca Ifis
Europe, Veneto, Italy, Mestre
Co-Investments: 2
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Europe, Toscana, Italy, Siena
Co-Investments: 2
UniCredit
Europe, Lombardia, Italy, Milan
Co-Investments: 6
Banco BPM
Europe, Lombardia, Italy, Milan
Co-Investments: 7
BNL BNP Paribas
Europe, Lazio, Italy, Rome
Co-Investments: 2

What are some of recent deals done by BPER Banca?

Ital Gas Storage

Milano, Lombardia, Italy

Ital Gas Storage is a gas storage company that offers storage services.

CommercialEnergy StorageOil and Gas
Debt FinancingJul 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $929,640,183
Prima Industrie

Collegno, Piemonte, Italy

Prima Industrie is a leading group that develops and manufactures laser systems.

ElectronicsManufacturing
Debt FinancingJul 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $105,200,038
Hippocrates

Milan, Lombardia, Italy

Hippocrates is an Italian independent pharmacy platform with a network of over 120 owned pharmacies.

BeautyHealth CareInformation TechnologyInternetMedicalPharmaceutical
Debt FinancingMar 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $380,683,054
Feralpi Group

Brescia, Lombardia, Italy

Feralpi Group is a steel manufacturer that specializes in the production of construction steels, responsibility, safety, and innovation.

Building MaterialManufacturingMiningPrecious Metals
Debt FinancingFeb 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $175,085,534
Mare Group

Pomigliano D'arco, Campania, Italy

Mare Group offers integrated services for the implementation of technological, organizational, and managerial innovation processes.

ConsultingManagement ConsultingVenture Capital
Post Ipo DebtJan 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,254,716
Maire Tecnimont

Milan, Lombardia, Italy

Maire Tecnimont operates in the field of green chemistry and the technologies supporting the energy transition.

Chemical EngineeringRenewable EnergySustainability
Post Ipo DebtOct 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $200,000,000
Italcer Group

Rubiera, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Italcer Group is a manufacturer of indoor and outdoor ceramic products.

Advanced MaterialsBuilding MaterialManufacturing
Debt FinancingAug 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $163,807,498
Chiron Energy

Milan, Lombardia, Italy

Chiron Energy is a solar energy company that develops, invests, and manages platforms in the renewable energy sector.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySolar
Debt FinancingApr 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $32,100,084
Enel Green Power

Andover, Massachusetts, United States

Enel Green Power, established in December 2008, is the Enel Group company that develops and manages energy generation from renewable.

Energy
Debt FinancingJan 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $609,352,693
3Sun

Catania, Sicilia, Italy

3Sun is an energy management company that specializes in designing photovoltaic solutions for large-scale industries and roof application.

Energy EfficiencyEnergy ManagementProduct DesignSolar
Debt FinancingJan 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $608,022,862