Simest Overview

  • Investor Type
  • Growth/​Expansion

  • Status
  • Active

  • Professionals
  • 8

Professionals

  • Investments
  • 74

  • Portfolio
  • 40

  • Exits
  • 18

Exits

Simest General Information

Company Description

Founded in 1990, Simest is a growth equity firm based in Rome, Italy. The firm also specializes in venture capital investments and provides soft loans. The firm seeks to invest in business products, business services, consumer products, consumer services, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.

Business Details

Website
www.simest.it
Year Founded
1990
Investor Status
Acquired/Merged (Operating Subsidiary)
Trade Association
Italian Venture Capital Association (AIFI)
Primary Investor Type
Growth/Expansion
Other Investor Types
Lender/Debt Provider
Venture Capital
Corporate Office
  • Via Vincenzo Bellini, 15
  • 00198 Rome
  • Italy
+39 800

Simest Investments & Acquisitions (74)

Simest’s most recent investment was a with Phononic Vibes for . The deal was made on 22-Oct-2026.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
Phononic Vibes 22-Oct-2026 Other Commercial Products Generating Revenue
BFuture Farm 16-Jul-2026 Other Agriculture Generating Revenue
International Elevator Commerce 03-Jul-2026 Distributors/Wholesale Generating Revenue
eFM 15-Jun-2026 Business/Productivity Software Generating Revenue
Trafo Elettro 07-May-2026 Buyout/LBO Electrical Equipment Generating Revenue
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Simest Exits (18)

Simest has made a total of 18 exits. Its latest exit was from Mecaer Aviation Group on 21-Oct-2026. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
Mecaer Aviation Group 21-Oct-2026
WSense 20-Oct-2026
Objectway 13-Nov-2025
Poggipolini 03-Nov-2025
Tiberina Automotive Argentina 01-May-2024 Secondary Transaction - Private
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Simest FAQs

  • What is Simest?

    Founded in 1990, Simest is a growth equity firm based in Rome, Italy.

  • When was Simest founded?

    Simest was founded in 1990.

  • Where is Simest headquartered?

    Simest is headquartered in Rome, Italy.

  • How many investments has Simest made?

    Simest has made 74 investments.

  • What has Simest invested in?

    Simest has made numerous investments in companies like Phononic Vibes, BFuture Farm, and International Elevator Commerce within the Commercial Products, Agriculture, and Distributors/Wholesale industries.

  • What has Simest invested in recently?

    Simest's latest investment was on 22-Oct-2026 in Phononic Vibes, a company within the Commercial Products industry.

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