
Synergo Capital
Description
Synergo Capital, operating as Synergo SGR, stands as a leading independent asset management firm headquartered in Milan, Italy, with an additional presence in New York. While some descriptions broadly include venture capital, the firm's primary and well-established focus is on private equity, specifically targeting growth equity and buyout opportunities within the Italian small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) landscape. Synergo's strategy centers on acquiring significant minority or majority stakes in established companies, aiming to foster their expansion, facilitate international market entry, and support industry consolidation.
The firm manages substantial capital across its various funds. Notably, its Synergo Capital II fund successfully closed with commitments totaling €250 million, demonstrating significant investor confidence. Following this, Synergo Capital III further solidified their market position, reaching an impressive €300 million. These funds enable Synergo to deploy considerable capital into their portfolio companies, typically investing between €10 million and €40 million per transaction. This investment range underscores their commitment to mature businesses with proven track records, rather than early-stage startups.
Synergo Capital differentiates itself through an active partnership approach, working closely with the management teams of its portfolio companies. Their involvement extends beyond mere capital injection, encompassing strategic guidance, operational enhancements, and support for inorganic growth initiatives. This hands-on methodology aims to unlock value and drive sustainable development, positioning Synergo as a key player in the Italian private equity ecosystem dedicated to empowering robust domestic businesses for future success.
Investor Profile
Synergo Capital has backed more than 31 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 29 rounds, about 94% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Italy, Switzerland, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Information Technology, Software.
- Typical check size: $10.8M – $43.2M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (87%)
- Series A (10%)
- Series Unknown (3%)
Country Focus
- Italy (87%)
- Switzerland (3%)
- Germany (3%)
- Spain (3%)
- Portugal (3%)
Industry Focus
- Manufacturing
- Information Technology
- Software
- Food And Beverage
- Electronics
- Automotive
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Chemical
- Industrial
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