• The 19 new companies operate across 14 key sectors of the national economy generating an aggregate turnover of nearly €730 million
• ELITE includes over 2,000 companies from 24 countries, with a total combined turnover of €216 billion
• An analysis of ELITE’s potential in Italy identifies a further 2,200 small and medium-sized enterprises with all the characteristics to join the ecosystem    
   

Milan – 14 April 2026 – ELITE, the Euronext ecosystem that supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in growing and accessing private and public capital markets, today welcomes 19 Italian companies.

The new companies operate in 14 sectors key to Italy’s economy, ranging from IT services and construction to retail, leisure, the metals industry, engineering, and transport. These are ambitious entities operating both in Italy and abroad, with an aggregate turnover of €726 million. Partners contributing to the entry of these new firms into ELITE include Deloitte, IPOCoach, and Pedersoli Gattai.

By joining ELITE, these companies will gain access to an extensive range of expertise and services designed to support their long-term sustainable growth, underpinned by a pan-European network, proximity to various forms of complementary finance alongside traditional funding, and a training programme tailored to strengthen the capabilities of owners and management, while increasing visibility and supporting internationalisation processes.

Since its founding in 2012 by Borsa Italiana and its subsequent integration into the Euronext Group in 2021, ELITE has continued to expand its network. It now includes over 2,000 companies from 24 countries across continental Europe, representing a total turnover of €216 billion. Through ELITE, 78 companies have undertaken the listing process, raising €4.7 billion; 156 have issued 221 corporate bonds with a total value of €2.4 billion; and 712 have completed over 2,400 M&A transactions.

According to ELITE’s annual analysis, there are over 2,200 high-growth-potential Italian SMEs that meet all the characteristics required to join this ecosystem. These companies are present in every region of the country, with the highest concentration in Lombardy and Veneto, while southern regions are increasingly gaining prominence. They reflect Italian entrepreneurial excellence and are ready to join ELITE.

Marta Testi, CEO of ELITE – Euronext Group, said: "Today, 19 new companies embark on a journey that is not just about training, but about a living connection between entrepreneurs, managers, investors, and advisors: an alliance of visions, energies, and responsibilities that looks toward economic development with ambition and awareness. Our role is to act as a strategic partner to businesses that place innovation and growth at the core of their business model. The annual analysis of Italian companies’ potential confirms this: a universe of over 2,200 firms, generating more than €113 billion in turnover and employing 300,000 people, with levels of performance and profitability that reflect the strength and vitality of our entrepreneurial fabric. This is a clear demonstration of how rich Italy is in stories of excellence that deserve to be supported, valued, and accelerated".

 

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