Equita Group S.p.A. operates as a leading independent investment bank in Italy, serving domestic and international clients seeking access to Italian and European capital markets. The company's business model is structured around three core divisions. The Global Markets division is the largest revenue contributor (accounting for approximately €40.6 million in FY24), offering sales and trading, client-driven trading, market making, and directional trading services across equities, bonds, and derivatives. The Investment Banking division (approximately €30.1 million in FY24) provides comprehensive corporate finance services, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory, equity and debt capital markets underwriting, and corporate broking. The Alternative Asset Management division (approximately €8.7 million in FY24) focuses on illiquid asset classes, managing private debt, private equity, infrastructure, and renewable energy funds, generating both management and performance fees.
Geographically, Equita is deeply rooted in the Italian market but facilitates cross-border transactions through its international partnership with Clairfield. The firm differentiates itself from large universal banks by operating as a specialist, research-driven boutique without commercial lending conflicts. Its competitive position is underpinned by a highly regarded proprietary research team that provides unbiased insights, particularly on mid-small cap companies, and the operation of the largest independent trading floor in Italy. This integrated approach allows Equita to maintain strong, long-standing relationships with institutional investors, financial sponsors, and corporate clients.
