About
SIMEST is a financial firm focused on the development and promotion of Italian enterprises abroad. Simest acquires up to 49% of the equity capital of foreign firms in countries outside the European Union, whether wholly-owned by Italian companies or set up as joint ventures with local partners. It also provides start-up and growth capital financing as well as participating in buyouts. Geographically it invests in non-EU countries, focusing on BRIC, Americas and Middle-East. Simest also provides Italian companies seeking to internationalize their businesses with technical assistance and advisory services. Simest is a member of the European Development Finance Institutions (EDFI) and the Italian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (AIFI).
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- • 33,888 investors in VCSift focus on the fintech sector.
- • 161 investors are based in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Data sourced from 410,343 investor profiles. Updated July 2026.
Investment Focus
- Sectors
- fintech
- Location
- Rome, Italy
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