Koinos Capital

Overview

Koinos Capital is an Italian private equity firm specializing in investments in innovative companies across various sectors. The firm focuses on buyouts of Italian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with outstanding products or services, aiming to help them achieve their full potential. Additionally, Koinos Capital invests in ambitious startups in early stages, targeting global and durable impact, and engages in global fund investments and selected co-investment opportunities. The firm's investment strategy includes a buy-and-build approach, focusing on value-added manufacturing and transformative technologies. Koinos Capital emphasizes a strong knowledge in these areas to drive business transformation and growth. The firm also places a significant emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, believing in the responsibility to make a positive impact through investment decisions and actions. Koinos Capital operates with a team of innovators, makers, and builders who act with speed, pragmatism, and a deep sense of responsibility towards entrepreneurs, investors, and society. The leadership team comprises individuals with experience from leading multinational companies, private equity houses, venture capital firms, and banking institutions, providing a solid grasp of the Italian small to mid-cap market and the global venture space. This diverse experience enables Koinos Capital to create success by combining operational expertise with a deep understanding of market dynamics.

Investment Focus

• Targeting Italian SMEs with outstanding products or services
• Ambitious startups in early stages aiming for global impact
• Global fund investments and selected co-investment opportunities

Portfolio Companies