Acquisition
May 2025
Partecipation
Control
Industry
Staffing and Training
PORTFOLIO
Key highlights
- Socrates was established as a consolidation platform in the Italian staffing and subsidized training market, two fragmented sectors with strong growth potential. The platform combines the services of Etjca, one of Italy’s leading staffing agencies, and Sirio, a specialist in corporate training funded by national and European public funds.
- The project aims to create a leading national player in B2B HR services, offering a “one-stop-shop” model that integrates workforce flexibility with upskilling and reskilling programs.
- The platform was launched with the acquisition of Etjca and Sirio, creating an initial perimeter of approximately €370 million in revenue. These two entities form the foundation on which to develop the platform, which is expected to further grow through a series of strategic add-on acquisitions.