Rome/Luxembourg, Feb. 14, 2025 – Marguerite, a pan-European infrastructure fund, has decided to invest in FibreConnect, an Italian tlc operator with a B2B focus active from 2022, together with Infrastrutture per la Crescita-ESG (IPC), a fund managed by Azimut Libera Impresa SGR. Following the investment, Marguerite will have a 45 percent stake in FibreConnect while IPC Fund will retain the remaining 55 percent.
This strategic partnership will enable FibreConnect to further accelerate the development of its digital infrastructure, significantly expanding its fiber network coverage in Italy. The investment strengthens the company’s positioning in the B2B market, enabling it to better meet the growing demand for advanced connectivity from businesses.
In addition to the core business of providing ultra-wideband services to enterprises based in industrial and artisan areas, FibreConnect also offers advanced remote network monitoring, management and security solutions. This makes FibreConnect a strategic partner for the digital transition of Italian enterprises, offering innovative technologies for safe and efficient innovation.
FibreConnect’s projects are in line with the European Union’s digitization and technology transition goals, contributing to the gradual switch from copper networks in favor of fiber optics. This transition will not only improve efficiency and sustainability, but will also be crucial in fostering the competitiveness of Italian companies internationally.
“We believe that access to a state-of-the-art digital infrastructure is an essential service for any business, so we are proud to support the country’s digital transformation through this strategic investment. We look forward to bringing Marguerite’s long experience in the digital sector and working closely with FibreConnect’s highly experienced management team and Azimut to successfully achieve our shared goals ” said Michael Dedieu, managing partner of Marguerite.
“FibreConnect’s project is focused on promoting the digital transition of Italian companies, and this commitment aligns perfectly with our IPC Fund’s strategy of promoting the country’s social and economic growth. We are pleased to welcome such an experienced partner as Marguerite, maintaining a stake in FibreConnect with which we will continue to create value over the long term. This transaction confirms our ability to generate attractive returns for investors through sustainable investments in social infrastructure ” said Andrea Cornetti, managing director RE & Infrastructure at Azimut Libera Impresa SGR.
“This transaction represents an important opportunity to consolidate our growth and strengthen our ability to provide cutting-edge infrastructure and services to Italian businesses, aiming for an increasingly central role in the B2B segment. Thanks to Azimut and Marguerite’s trust, we can accelerate our development and better respond to the growing demand for ultrafast connectivity from Italian companies ” added Giovanni Cialdino, CFO and Co-Founder of FibreConnect.
The transaction is subject to the usual regulatory approvals.
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