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ABOUT US

Winnerge is an independent M&A advisory boutique specialising in sell-side and buy-side transactions for Italian SMEs.

A business should not reach the decisions that shape its future unprepared. Sound analysis, a disciplined process and credible alternatives matter when value, continuity and growth are at stake. We believe business owners should be in a position to make those decisions before urgency, market pressure or circumstances make them instead.

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OUR APPROACH

How we work

Winnerge combines M&A experience with a deep understanding of Italian SMEs and a disciplined approach to transaction execution. We provide the analysis, alternatives and process discipline required to make informed decisions, while the business owner retains control of the decisions that matter.


M&A expertise

We bring hands-on M&A expertise to the sale and acquisition of Italian SMEs. We assess value, objectives, counterparties and transaction risk, turning a complex decision into a structured and manageable process. Every engagement is designed to give the business owner greater control over the decision and a stronger position in negotiations.



The right level of support

Different decisions require different levels of M&A support. Understanding value, preparing a business for market, selling a company and pursuing an acquisition are fundamentally different situations. Our services are structured around the decision at hand, with a clear scope and only the work required to move it forward.





Technology where it adds value

We use technology where it can materially improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary complexity. It supports activities ranging from data collection and preliminary analysis to valuation and counterparty research. Technology does not replace the advisor. It makes the underlying work more efficient and gives the advisor a stronger basis for judgement and decision-making.



A qualified network

We use a qualified network to identify counterparties that fit the transaction rather than simply generate contacts. Selling or acquiring a business requires discretion, careful selection and the ability to distinguish genuine interest from market curiosity. The value of a network is not measured by the number of names it contains, but by the ability to identify the right parties at the right time.





Integrity and transparency

We keep roles, responsibilities and decision points clear throughout the transaction. Business owners need to understand what they are evaluating, the alternatives available, the risks involved and which decisions remain theirs to make. For us, transparency is not a statement of principle. It is part of protecting the process, the value of the business and the quality of the decisions taken.


WHO WE WORK WITH

Who we advise

Winnerge works with business owners, families, management teams, investors and professional advisors at different points in an M&A decision. The scope of our involvement changes with the situation, from an initial valuation or preparation for market through to full transaction execution.


Business owners and families

We advise business owners and families considering the sale of a company, from understanding value and preparing the business for market through to running the full sell-side process.

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Management teams and investors

We advise companies pursuing growth through acquisitions, from defining acquisition criteria and identifying relevant targets to valuation, negotiation and closing.

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Professional advisors and referral partners

We work with advisors, lawyers, accountants and consultants who identify transaction opportunities, helping create value for clients and build long-term professional relationships.

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THE TEAM

The people behind Winnerge

Every transaction is a team effort. Winnerge brings together experience in industry, finance, technology, digital and entrepreneurship, combining complementary expertise around each transaction.

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Managing Partner

Marco Belloni

Partner with over twenty years of experience in M&A transactions for Italian SMEs. He has overseen numerous sale and acquisition processes in the industrial and consumer sectors, supporting entrepreneurs and families through the most delicate phases. His expertise combines strategic vision and negotiation skills, with an approach focused on maximizing company value and ensuring a clear, secure path to results.

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Partner and Head of Corporate Finance

Angelo Zanzi

Expert in corporate finance and growth strategies, with solid experience in cross-border transactions and corporate restructurings. He supports entrepreneurs and managers in defining development paths, with a focus on family-owned SMEs and expanding businesses. His approach integrates financial expertise and strategic vision, providing concrete solutions to address acquisitions, alliances, and generational transitions.


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Head of Financial Officer

Lucia Stifani

With consolidated experience in administration, accounting and finance, she oversees the company’s administrative processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy and operational continuity. Her attention to process quality enables her to provide constant support to management, contributing to the reliability and solidity of the company’s operations.
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M&A Manager

Julian Sina

Advisor specialized in SMEs and extraordinary transactions, he supports entrepreneurs and managers in their first acquisition or sale experience. His financial background, combined with a pragmatic and direct approach, facilitates fast and informed decision-making. He assists in the operational management of deals and helps ensure transparency, reliability, and methodological rigor throughout all stages of M&A transactions.
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Financial Analyst

Ilaria Cavallaro

Financial analyst with experience in corporate finance, capital raising and debt restructuring. She supports companies and management teams in financial analysis, business plan development and the assessment of sustainable growth paths. At Winnerge, she contributes to analysis, financial modelling and operational support in M&A processes, with an approach based on analytical rigour, strategic perspective and attention to data quality.

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Financial Analyst

Nicolò Magni

Financial analyst specialized in supporting SMEs in extraordinary buy-side transactions. He assists entrepreneurs and management teams in acquisition-led growth paths, from the definition of the strategy to the identification and analysis of potential targets, through to the execution of the transaction. He contributes to structuring complex M&A processes in a clear and effective way, with an approach focused on analysis, method and the industrial sustainability of the transaction.
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Financial Analyst

Alberto Santoro

Analyst with a background in corporate finance, supporting the team in analysis activities and in the preparation of materials for M&A transactions. He has developed experience in business analysis and company valuations, contributing to the financial and economic assessment of companies. His approach combines analytical rigour, attention to detail and method, with the aim of making decision-making processes clearer and more effective for entrepreneurs and management teams.
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Head of Business & Digital Strategy Advisory

Paolo Sordi

Advisor with expertise in M&A and digital technologies. At Winnerge, he contributes to the strategic development and positioning of SMEs in phases of sale or growth. His long-standing experience in tech and digital confirms Winnerge’s innovative and advanced approach. He has managed complex projects combining data and communication strategies, strengthening credibility with investors and stakeholders, and making M&A processes more effective, transparent, and results-oriented.

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