Epipoli: Leading Italian Payments Firm Acquired by Investcorp
Deal News | Jan 21, 2025 | PedersoliGattai
Investcorp, a prominent global alternative investment manager, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Epipoli, a leading provider of alternative payment solutions in Italy. The acquisition is from Bregal Milestone, a private equity fund, and the company's founder and CEO, Gaetano Giannetto. Following the deal, Giannetto will maintain a significant minority stake and continue to lead the company. Legal firm PedersoliGattai advised Epipoli’s shareholders on the sale with a dedicated team handling various aspects of corporate law, tax, and antitrust issues. This acquisition signifies a strategic expansion for Investcorp into the European payments market.
Sectors
- Financial Services
- Private Equity
- Legal Services
Geography
- Italy – Epipoli, the target company in the transaction, is an Italian firm specializing in alternative payments.
- Global – Investcorp is a global alternative investment manager, indicating the international scope of the transaction.
Industry
- Financial Services – The acquisition involves Epipoli, a key player in alternative payments, which is part of the broader financial services industry.
- Private Equity – The deal involves a transaction between a private equity firm, Bregal Milestone, and Investcorp, linking it to the private equity sector.
- Legal Services – PedersoliGattai’s involvement in advising and handling legal aspects of the transaction marks a connection to the legal services industry.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epipoli | Target Company | Company | Italy's leading enabler of alternative payments. |
| Investcorp | Bidding Company/Buyer | Company | A global alternative investment manager acquiring Epipoli. |
| Bregal Milestone | Selling Company | Company | A private equity fund selling its stake in Epipoli. |
| Gaetano Giannetto | Person/Founder/CEO | People | Founder and CEO of Epipoli, retaining a minority stake. |
| PedersoliGattai | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services to Epipoli’s shareholders for the acquisition by Investcorp. |