SIMEST
Overview
SIMEST is a financial institution controlled by the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) Group that has supported the internationalization of Italian companies since 1991. It provides a range of services including subsidized loans, equity participation (up to 49%), and export credit support to assist Italian businesses, particularly SMEs, in their expansion into foreign markets. SIMEST operates through direct investments and a Venture Capital Fund to support projects outside the European Union. It is a member of the European Development Finance Institutions (EDFI) network.
Portfolio Companies
33
Website
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| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKN301 | Apr 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Soul-K | Oct 2023 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| UpSurgeOn | Mar 2026 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| BionIT Labs | Jul 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Axyon AI | Apr 2025 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is SIMEST based?
SIMEST is headquartered in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
When was SIMEST founded?
Founding year information for SIMEST is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does SIMEST have?
SIMEST has 33 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in SIMEST's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include BKN301, Soul-K, UpSurgeOn, BionIT Labs, Axyon AI.
What was SIMEST's most recent investment shown here?
SIMEST's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in UpSurgeOn in 2026.
What sectors does SIMEST focus on?
SIMEST focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Telecommunications & Networking, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does SIMEST focus on?
SIMEST typically invests at the MultiStage stage.