Taste of Italy 2 has acquired a 55% stake in Avantea, a leader in equine assisted reproduction services, to accelerate its growth and enhance its international presence.

Target Information

Taste of Italy 2, a private equity fund specializing in the agri-food sector and managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR, has acquired a 55% stake in Avantea S.r.l. The aim of this acquisition is to accelerate Avantea's growth and expand its international presence.

Founded in 2008 in Cremona by esteemed scientists Giovanna Lazzari and Cesare Galli, Avantea is a global leader in assisted reproduction services for competition horses. The company has revolutionized the industry by introducing Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) technology, providing significant advantages for animal welfare and breeders. This minimally invasive technique is particularly beneficial for valuable stallions and competition mares, as it does not interfere with their competitive schedules.

Industry Overview

Avantea operates the world's largest ICSI laboratory and boasts proprietary formulations and methodologies developed over three decades of research and development, ensuring higher success rates than its competitors. The company collaborates with leading veterinary clinics across Europe, which ut