• ELITE welcomes 24 new companies, surpassing 2,400 firms, and supports the new Euronext European Aerospace and Defence Growth Hub
   
• ELITE: 24 new companies from 9 Italian regions representing 12 sectors
   
• ELITE, the Euronext ecosystem that helps companies grow and access private and public capital markets, surpasses 2,400 companies since its launch in 2012
   

• ELITE announces the support of the Euronext European Aerospace and Defence Growth Hub to foster the growth of companies in the aerospace and defence sectors

   

Milan – 15 May 2025 – ELITE, the Euronext ecosystem that helps small and medium-sized enterprises grow and access private and public capital markets, continues its expansion and welcomes 24 new Italian companies.

The companies come from 9 Italian regions and operate in 12 key sectors: from mobility to construction, from automotive to interior design, including personal care products, food, cycling technology, fitness, tourism, entertainment, and animal feed. They have an aggregated turnover of approximately €1.7 billion and employ over 11,000 employees. Various partners have contributed to the entry of these companies into ELITE, including Cassa Padana and Cherry Bay Capital Group.

By joining ELITE, these companies will be supported in sustainable long-term growth and access to capital, expertise, and a European network of entrepreneurs, top executives, partners and institutional investors to enhance their strategic plan and business opportunities.

ELITE also supports the European Aerospace and Defence Growth Hub, a new Euronext Group initiative. The Growth Hub will support the development of the supply chain for European companies active in the aerospace and defence sectors by involving key players across Europe. Thanks to the experience gained over the years through the partnership with Leonardo - a global industrial group that develops technological capabilities in the aerospace, defence, and security sectors - ELITE will provide, through the Hub, tools and expertise to promote business growth, facilitate access to financial resources, improve business management, and support the increase of production capacity to meet future industry challenges.
Within the European Aerospace and Defence Growth Hub, entrepreneurs and top executives will also be able to strengthen their managerial skills, benefit from networking activities, and connect with major European institutions to better prepare and facilitate capital raising for growth.

Since 2012, the year ELITE was launched, over 2,400 companies have been selected and admitted, of which over 1,800 are European excellences, with a total revenue of €180 billion and employing over 547,000 people.

To date, thanks to the direct support of ELITE, over 260 companies have raised approximately €1 billion through Basket Bonds®, 72 companies have gone public raising €4 billion, 204 businesses have issued 320 bonds raising €3.6 billion, and 660 companies have managed more than 2,000 M&A transactions.

Marta Testi, CEO of ELITE, said: "We are proud to welcome 24 new Italian companies into our community, exemplifying excellence, vision, and the ability to innovate. Each new class represents a concrete step in our commitment alongside businesses, guiding them on a growth journey that enhances skills, strategic relationships, and access to capital. ELITE is designed to be an open and dynamic ecosystem, capable of connecting entrepreneurs, investors, advisors, and institutions in an alliance for the growth of the country's real economy. As part of the Euronext Group, ELITE benefits from a pan-European dimension that multiplies opportunities for our companies. It is with this spirit that we will also play a leading role in the new European Aerospace and Defence Growth Hub, putting our expertise at the service of a strategic sector for Europe's future."

 

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