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We turn your company's growth into the energy of tomorrow.

At Columbus Capital, we invest with passion and expertise in Italian and Southern European SMEs, accelerating their growth and helping them to reach their full potential.

Our mission

We turn today's success into tomorrow's excellence.

We acquire companies founded on solid traditions and strong passion, to manage them competently and project them towards new horizons of growth.
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Our Objectives

Guided by the bold vision of Christopher Columbus, Columbus Capital aims to identify and capitalise on opportunities in the dynamic sectors of energy infrastructure management, advanced energy efficiency and services, engineering for sustainability, and innovative solutions for the circular economy in Italy and Spain.

 

The objective is to acquire and run one or more solid companies with an established business model, and then accelerate its growth.

Financial
Solidity

Companies with positive results in the last five years that are not in a situation of financial stress.

Recurring sales inducements.

Turnover and
Profitability

Production value between EUR 10 and 40 million.

EBITDA margin above 10%.

Market and
Business

Defined target market with a solid customer base.

Established business model with clear competitive advantage.

Motivation
to Cession

Lack of generational transition, need for professionalisation, desire for growth and continuity.

Willingness to sell all or a majority of shares.

The Investment Criteria

Our Team

Andrea Bernardi, the founder and CEO of Columbus Capital, is an energetic entrepreneur who leads a capable, long-term-oriented team. The company is supported by several major investors and private equity groups

He has gained business development experience in both start-up and established renewable energy companies.

 

He is personally committed to fighting climate change and leading the energy transition, drawing on his experience in various roles, countries and cultures.

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We are the change makers

We invest in your growth and sustainable future

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