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Investcorp to buy Italy's gift card company Epipoli

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Posted on January 16, 2025

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· Last updated: January 27, 2026

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MILAN (Reuters) - Bahrain-based investment group Investcorp said on Thursday it had agreed to buy Italian alternative payments company Epipoli, from private equity Bregal Milestone and founder and CEO

Investcorp to Acquire Italy's Epipoli for European Expansion

MILAN (Reuters) - Bahrain-based investment group Investcorp said on Thursday it had agreed to buy Italian alternative payments company Epipoli, from private equity Bregal Milestone and founder and CEO Gaetano Giannetto.

Investcorp said it would support the European growth of Epipoli, which focuses on CRM and loyalty programs, gift cards and prepaid ones.

Giannetto will remain a "significant" minority shareholder, the statement said. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

(Reporting by Elisa Anzolin, editing by Giulia Segreti)

Key Takeaways

  • Investcorp acquires Italian company Epipoli.
  • Epipoli specializes in CRM, loyalty, and gift cards.
  • Founder Gaetano Giannetto retains minority stake.
  • Deal terms with Bregal Milestone undisclosed.
  • Investcorp aims to support Epipoli's European growth.

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Who is retaining a minority stake in Epipoli?
Founder and CEO Gaetano Giannetto will retain a significant minority stake in Epipoli.
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Epipoli specializes in CRM and loyalty programs, gift cards, and prepaid cards.

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