PROJECT INFORMATICA acquired by HIG CAPITAL
Context
HIG Europe has acquired a majority stake in the Italian IT services provider Project Informatica from its founder. The strategic rationale for the transaction is to support the company’s next phase of development within the rapidly evolving Italian technological landscape. By partnering with the founder, who remains as CEO and a significant minority shareholder, HIG aims to leverage its deep international IT expertise to capture both organic growth and strategic consolidation opportunities. The deal focuses on strengthening the company’s position as a reference technological partner for industrial and financial organizations, facilitating professionalized management and broader market reach. This acquisition represents a key entry point into the Italian ICT sector for the sponsor, providing a scalable platform to build a diversified technological group through a programmatic build-up strategy.
PROJECT INFORMATICA, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (15.1x).
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Target
Founded in 1990, Project Informatica is a prominent Italian technology group and system integrator operating under the "WeAreProject" brand. The company’s business model focuses on guiding public and private organizations through digital transformation by offering a comprehensive ecosystem of integrated skills. Its value proposition encompasses strategic consultancy and tailored technological solutions across several high-growth pillars, including cybersecurity, managed services (SOC and NOC), digital workplace, hybrid cloud, networking, application development, and artificial intelligence. Strategically, the organization has evolved from a local hardware provider into a diversified technological partner, leveraging a network of specialized subsidiaries to provide end-to-end digital infrastructure management. By integrating complex IT systems with advanced consulting, the group serves as a critical enabler for industrial modernization and enterprise-wide technological efficiency.
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| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/2026 | PROJECT INFORMATICA | SISTEMI HS | ITALY | Consulting & Integration |
| 11/2025 | EMK CAPITAL | PROJECT INFORMATICA | ITALY | Consulting & Integration |
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Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR
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Acquirer: hig capital