H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Onis Visa S.p.A.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Protos S.p.A.

March 11, 2025

Engineering Services

H.I.G. Capital, through an affiliated vehicle, has acquired a majority stake in Protos S.p.A., a leading Italian technical advisory and engineering consultancy. The investment — made in partnership with Protos' management — aims to accelerate the company’s growth in Italy and internationally, leveraging its capabilities in inspections, certifications, engineering, environmental/ESG advisory and related technical services.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Berardi Bullonerie

February 3, 2022

Industrial Services

H.I.G. Capital (through an affiliate) has acquired a majority stake in Berardi Bullonerie S.r.l., a leading Italian distributor of fasteners and provider of integrated logistics/kanban services. The investment will support Berardi's growth strategy—combining organic expansion and targeted acquisitions—and the Berardi family (including CEO Giovanni Berardi) will remain invested alongside H.I.G.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Pinalli S.r.l.

February 16, 2023

Retail

H.I.G. Capital has acquired a controlling stake in Pinalli S.r.l., the leading Italian distributor and retailer of high-end beauty and personal care products. The investment, made in partnership with the Pinalli family and management, will support Pinalli's omnichannel expansion, e-commerce development and store renewal initiatives.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Polygon S.p.A.

March 8, 2023

Healthcare Services

H.I.G. Capital, through one of its affiliates, has acquired Polygon S.p.A., an Italy-based provider of integrated medical equipment management and maintenance services. The investment will support Polygon's growth and service expansion across hospitals in Italy and Spain, leveraging the company's technical expertise and existing management team.

H.I.G. Capital Affiliate Acquires DGS S.p.A.

September 11, 2020

IT Services

An affiliate of H.I.G. Capital (via H.I.G. Europe) has acquired a controlling stake in DGS S.p.A., an Italian IT systems integrator and cybersecurity specialist based in Rome. The investment will support DGS’s next phase of development — pursuing organic growth and targeted acquisitions while founders Vincenzo Fiengo and Salvatore Frosina reinvest and remain in management.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Naturalia Tantum S.p.A.

July 23, 2024

Consumer Products

H.I.G. Capital has acquired a majority stake in Naturalia Tantum S.p.A., a Milan-based developer, manufacturer and distributor of natural and organic beauty & personal care products. The investment, made in partnership with the company’s current management, is intended to accelerate Naturalia Tantum’s organic and inorganic growth domestically and internationally.