Private Equity firm Clessidra takes over MiCROTEC, boosting their worldwide growth in the realm of wood and food scanning technology
MiCROTEC Acquired by Clessidra Private Equity for Strategic Growth
MiCROTEC, a global leader in scanning technologies for the wood and food industries, has been acquired by Clessidra Private Equity. The Italian-based company will continue to be led by its current CEO, Frank Jöst, and chair, Federico Giudiceandrea, who will also retain a stake in the company.
The strategic acquisition aims to reinforce MiCROTEC's presence in core markets and leverage Clessidra's extensive experience and network in the agrifood sector. The focus will be on developing the agro-food supply chain industry in Italy, capitalizing on the significant potential of Italian family-owned businesses within this sector.
Clessidra's investment in MiCROTEC aligns with its broader strategy to increase its presence in high-potential agrifood areas through focused investments and an experienced dedicated team managing growth initiatives. The goal is to scale MiCROTEC's business while staying true to its legacy of innovation.
MiCROTEC's proprietary solutions include advanced scanning and computerised tomography technologies. The company, headquartered in Brixen, Italy, currently operates in Italy, North America, Sweden, Finland, and Germany, with a global workforce of 450 employees. Ninety-five percent of MiCROTEC's revenue is derived from exports, generating approximately €100m in annual revenue.
The investor consortium for the MiCROTEC acquisition includes Italmobiliare, ISA - Istituto Atesino di Sviluppo, Botzen Invest, 035 Investimenti, BNP Paribas BNL Equity Investments, and Narval Investimenti. This acquisition marks the seventh investment from Clessidra Capital Partners 4.
Andrea Ottaviano, CEO at Clessidra Private Equity SGR, expressed his excitement about partnering with MiCROTEC. The strategic growth plan is focused on expanding in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), leveraging MiCROTEC’s leadership in scanning technologies for the wood and food industries. MiCROTEC gained international recognition for its role in the restoration of Notre Dame's spire, further solidifying its position as a global leader in innovative technological solutions.
The acquisition of MiCROTEC by Clessidra Private Equity is set to propel the company's growth trajectory, with a focus on strategic acquisitions and a dedicated team to manage growth initiatives in the agrifood sector, particularly in Italy.
- Clessidra Private Equity, through its capital investment, has acquired MiCROTEC, a global leader in scanning technologies for the wood and food industries.
- The strategic acquisition of MiCROTEC is a move to reinforce its presence in core markets and leverage Clessidra's extensive network in the agrifood sector.
- The focus of this transaction will be on developing the agro-food supply chain industry in Italy, capitalizing on the potential of Italian family-owned businesses.
- MiCROTET's proprietary solutions include advanced scanning and computerised tomography technologies, and the company has a global workforce of 450 employees.
- The investment in MiCROTEC by Clessidra aligns with its broader strategy to increase its presence in high-potential agrifood areas.
- The acquisition of MiCROTEC marks the seventh investment from Clessidra Capital Partners 4, and it involves an investor consortium that includes Italmobiliare, ISA, Botzen Invest, 035 Investimenti, BNP Paribas BNL Equity Investments, and Narval Investimenti.
- The acquisition of MiCROTEC by Clessidra Private Equity is expected to propel the company's growth trajectory, with a focus on strategic acquisitions and growth initiatives in the agrifood sector, particularly in real-estate and fintech industries.
