European private equity investor Perwyn has opened its third office in Milan, which will be headed by locally-based Investment Director Maxime Menu and Paris-based Partner Mathieu Antonini, following its opening in Paris in 2021, as part of the firm’s plans to expand its European footprint.
In a statement, Andrew Wynn, Founder & Managing Partner at Perwyn, said: “Our new base in northern Italy – Europe’s most industrialised region after Germany – opens doors to vast potential. The region is renowned for its high number of high-calibre SMEs, often global leaders in their niche, poised for international expansion. We have already proven our success in helping our portfolio companies along similar journeys and are ready to replicate those skills in the Italian market.”
Mathieu Antonini, Partner and Head of France and Italy at Perwyn, added: “Opening an office in Milan will allow us to build a strong local network. Our model remains unique, as we can be extremely flexible, deliverable, and confidential whilst free from the constraints imposed by traditional funds. Our flexibility on timing also means that we can support companies to do the right thing for their business, whenever and wherever this might occur during our investment. We believe this will resonate very well in Italy.”
