SIMEST
Government fundRome · Seed
Investment thesis
SIMEST supports the internationalization of Italian companies, offering financial solutions and advisory services to accompany firms as they expand into foreign markets. Its focus areas include innovation, sustainability, and digitalization. As part of the CDP Group, it provides financing for international expansion, business matching that connects Italian firms with foreign clients and partners, and training and consulting services to help enterprises build competencies for current and future challenges. Sustainability — social, economic, and environmental — is positioned as central to its mission.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does SIMEST invest at?
- SIMEST invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does SIMEST focus on?
- SIMEST focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is SIMEST located?
- SIMEST is headquartered in Rome, IT.
- Does SIMEST lead rounds?
- SIMEST typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelVittorio de Pedys intervistato al NYSE da Class CNBC
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Le filiere italiane e le grandi infrastrutture internazionali
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Carolina Lonetti a Giornale Radio - Next Economy
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Il Presidente di SIMEST al Festival dell'Economia di Trento 2026
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Regina Corradini D'Arienzo interviene a Sky Tg24 sulla
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Carolina Lonetti a Motore Italia – Edizione Roma Capitale
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