About us
Entrepreneurs and excellent Italian small and medium enterprises: a combination for continuity and growth
Our story
An accurate indication about the direction of the wind blow
Italy is the eighth largest manufacturing economy in the world and the second largest in Europe, with approximately 140 industrial districts forming the backbone of its national economic system. Around 160,000 SMEs operate in Italy, driving the country’s development and innovation.
However, the growth of Italian SMEs is often challenged by:
- Lack of succession planning and limited managerial structures
- Restricted access to medium- and long-term capital for investments and new projects
- Difficulties in expanding international sales and fully leveraging technological potential
It is precisely in response to these medium- and long-term needs of Italian small and medium enterprises that WindeX was founded. WindeX’s mission is to support successful Italian SMEs in their growth journey, while also providing its co-investors with structured access to direct private equity investments.
Speed and professionalism
WindeX operates with speed and professionalism in closing the deals and any subsequent add-on.
Business Transformation
WindeX provides direct support in the business transformation process by implementing the WindeX Transformation System.
Experience and competences
WindeX actively involves entrepreneurs and managers in the management of the companies, leveraging their proven professional experience and expertise.
Absence of exit constraints
WindeX manages portfolio companies without predefined limits on the investment period, reducing stress related to the exit.
Our team
A team of operationally-driven professionals at the disposal of the Italian SMEs.

Rolando Benedick
Chairman and Co-founder
Domenico Sibilio
CEO and Co-founder
Bruno Chiomento
Board Member
Luca Donato
Investment Manager
Michele Mercuri
Associate
Ivan Petrone
Associate
Paolo Mastrostefano
Operating Partner – Business Development
Antonio Rasino
Operating Partner – Finance