Drawing on a century of experience, we leverage patient capital and strong governance to build sustainable innovative, and resilient businesses over the long term.
While our roots are in Italy, our reach extends globally, directly or through our companies.
Investment strategy
The companies we invest in share with us a trajectory of growth and success, becoming part of a Group active across publishing, media, universities and education, regulated gaming, asset management, healthcare and retail.
We seek and select companies that:
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are led by entrepreneurs and managers who share our values
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have, or aspire to hold a unique position in the marketplace
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have Italian roots but a prominent international vocation
De Agostini is actively involved in fostering the growth and development of its investments. Our aim is to nurture and reinforce top-notch enterprises, leveraging our experience and expertise in:
- transforming traditional and local players into innovative global champions
- converting family-run businesses into solid groups with a wealth of skilled talents
- effectively managing complex generational transitions
- investing patient yet disciplined capital to juggle both prosperous and challenging cycles, pursuing long-term value creation
How we do it. Our approach
We prioritize flexibility and responsiveness, we have ready access to capital markets, and are highly adaptable in structuring transactions.
Our transparent Governance ensures unity of purpose, with our representatives actively contributing to key decision-making processes.
We are committed to selecting, developing, and incentivizing exceptional management teams to drive unique and successful leadership
We provide stable, disciplined capital with a long-term horizon, aligning the interests of all stakeholders through every market cycle
We partner with management teams to shape effective growth strategies and navigate industry trends, while successfully managing complex generational transitions