Lodestar acquired by Renaissance Partners

Renaissance Partners has announced the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Lodestar, an Italian platform specializing in digital transformation based on Microsoft solutions, from Bravo Capital Partners II and the other management shareholders of the group, most of whom will reinvest significantly in the transaction, confirming their commitment to the next phase of development.

Founded in 2022 through the strategic combination of three complementary IT specialists, Lodestar has evolved into a unique digital transformation platform with a holistic, integrated offering across infrastructure, cloud & cybersecurity, modern workplace, data analytics and enterprise software development.

Fabio Luinetti, CEO of Lodestar, said: “We are proud of the exceptional journey Lodestar has accomplished since its inception. Together with Bravo, we built a national leader within the Microsoft ecosystem and delivered a strong growth trajectory. We are now thrilled to partner with RP, whose contribution will be instrumental in taking Lodestar to the next level – expanding our reach, developing our people, and reinforcing our position as the go-to digitalization partner for Italian enterprises.”

Subject to customary regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close in Q1 2026.

Renaissance Partners was assisted by Deloitte (financial advisor), Vitale (debt), Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici (legal), Kearney (commercial and tech), New Deal Advisors (accounting), CHREA (tax), Studio RST (structuring) and EY (sustainability and ESG). Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici advised Renaissance Partners with a team led by equity partner Gianni Martoglia, along with partner Silvia Palazzetti, managing associate Elena Guizzetti, associate Andrea Garbarino, and junior associate Costanza Ettorre. Debt-related aspects were handled by equity partner Marc-Alexandre Courtejoie and senior associate Carolina Caslini. Financing will be provided by Ardian Private Credit.

The Sellers were assisted by Mediobanca (financial advisor), Bonelli Erede (legal and tax), Kearney (commercial) and Deloitte (accounting). BonelliErede advised Bravo Capital Partners II with a team led by partner Eliana Catalano, co-leader of the Focus Team Private Equity, and composed, for corporate matters, of senior associate Elena Tellini, associates Alberto Corsello and Simona Monteleone, and Antonio Sciacca. Tax aspects of the transaction were handled by partner Stefano Brunello Dormal and senior associates Marco Bossini and Matteo Polisicchio. For due diligence activities, BonelliErede leveraged the Transaction Services team of beLab, led by managing director Michel Miccoli and coordinated by senior legal advisor Martina Mancuso and legal specialist Caterina Gioia.

The management team of Lodestar was assisted by Russo De Rosa Associati (legal).