This year’s AI Week confirmed something Winnerge has known for a while: artificial intelligence is no longer a topic for futurists. It is a practical tool, already embedded in the daily workflow of those managing extraordinary transactions.
Italian SMEs remain the backbone of the national economy. Yet they increasingly struggle with systemic issues: limited access to skilled talent, inability to scale, high technology investment costs, and pressure from more structured competitors.
One hundred days. That’s how long it took for the new Trump administration to reshape international trade dynamics.
The acquisition of Bialetti by the foreign fund Nuo Capital is more than just financial news it’s a clear signal to Italian SMEs. The case highlights what happens when brand identity isn't backed by an industrial strategy. A timely analysis of why timing is everything in M&A operations.
In March 2025, Sammontana, a historic family-owned Italian company in the ice cream sector, acquired La Rocca Creative Cakes, a Canadian company specializing in premium cakes.
Italian small and medium-sized enterprises are facing mounting pressure on their operating margins. Rising energy, raw material and logistics costs—combined with geopolitical and trade instability—are forcing businesses to rethink their strategies.
At first glance, the Trump administration’s announcement of new tariffs could have come straight out of a political communication handbook: direct messaging, clear catchphrases, a well-defined enemy.
Selling a company is not just a financial transaction. It’s a complex, strategic and often emotionally charged process. Finding the right buyer is only one step.
The integration of Mascagni Casa into the Pozzi Milano group marks the beginning of a new chapter for two companies that have long represented Italian excellence. A shared vision guided this deal: to deliver a coordinated home offering that brings together style, functionality and seasonal storytelling.
The M&A market in technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) experienced a significant slowdown in 2024. According to PwC Global & Italian M&A Trends in TMT – Outlook 2025, global deal volume fell by 27%, from 15,219 transactions in 2023 to 11,049 in 2024.
