Programme in Spain

ELITE
Programme in Spain
ELITE – Thinking long term: from start-up to stardom
“A programme designed
to foster innovation,
enhance growth and
develop job creation
opportunities for the most
exciting European SMEs.”
ELITE will support ambitious companies towards future growth and investment
by offering a unique opportunity to unlock their potential, developing long-term
strategic thinking and giving them structured access to the international
financial community.
What is ELITE
ELITE is an integrated service designed to help SMEs prepare and structure for the next stage of
growth through access to long term financing opportunities.
ELITE targets SMEs with a sound business model, clear growth strategy and a desire to obtain funding in the near future.
ELITE offers an innovative approach, including a training programme, a working zone supported by a tutorship model and direct
access to the financial community through dedicated digital community facilities. It is “capital neutral” to any financing
opportunity, providing access to Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds, debt products, etc.
The ELITE path
A comprehensive training
programme for founders
and managers delivered
by academic professionals,
industry experts and other
entrepreneurs to stimulate
cultural and organisational
change, understand the
language of the financial
community and help in
evaluating long term
financing opportunities.
Progressive adoption of
new management
practices, financial
competencies and
governance structure in
order to be prepared to
deal with investors with
the support of a dedicated
external advisory team,
where appropriate.
Capitalise on the benefits
associated with the new
model and access new
business, networking
opportunities and funding
options, thanks to the vibrant
European ELITE community
of advisors, investors and
stakeholders.
Visit our bespoke networking platform to connect with the full ELITE community: www.elite-growth.es
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ELITE today
ELITE was successfully launched in Italy in 2012 and in the UK in 2014. It now accounts for more than 200
companies of different sizes and sectors, more than 150 partners and more than 70 long term investors.
<€ 50 m: 51%
€ 50 m – € 100 m: 23%
€ 100 m – € 200 m: 12%
€ 200 m – € 500 m: 10%
€ 500 m: 4%
Sizes
Sectors
– total revenues € 22.7 billion
– over 88 thousand employees
Software & Computer Services: 14%
General Industrials: 11%
Personal Goods: 10%
Industrial Engineering: 9%
Food Producers: 6%
Chemicals: 5%
Media: 5%
Electronic & Electrical Equipment: 4%
Household Goods & Home Construction: 4%
Support Services: 4%
Automobiles & Parts: 3%
General Retailers: 3%
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology: 2%
Travel and Leisure: 2%
Aerospace & Defense: 2%
Beverages: 2%
Fixed Line Telecommunications: 2%
Other Sectors: 13%
Why companies join ELITE:
Bespoke access to a network of leading local and international
advisors, investors, experts, entrepreneurs and public
companies
Earlier engagement with the investor community, helping
access capital from a range of sources as and when
appropriate for the business
Becoming part of a vibrant ecosystem that supports and
promotes innovation, entrepreneurialism and growth
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Developing the expertise to help make informed business and
funding decisions
A platform to enhance the company's profile with
stakeholders, supported by an extensive media campaign and
web portal
Opportunity to interact, share experiences and learn
from other companies with similar growth objectives and
aspirations
ELITE in Spain
Europe’s most pressing challenge is to get back on the path of smart, stable and inclusive growth that
will lead to new jobs, greater competitiveness in the global market place, and a wider framework for
sustainable finance.
SMEs play an important role, representing:
– 67% of total employment
– €3.7 trillion of value added – equivalent to 28% of EU GDP
– 60% of total value added generated by the non-financial business sector
Spanish SMEs are facing ongoing challenges in terms of access to long term financing opportunities. These prevent them from
competing and growing more rapidly and are exacerbated by cultural barriers: lack of information or skills, insufficient networks
and difficulties in reaching international pools of liquidity.
ELITE will be an international platform deeply rooted in each domestic market, through partnership
with local institution combined with the opportunity to access international support and advice.
It will be a community of excellence: companies, advisors, investors and stakeholders with an interest in supporting SMEs.
The larger the community, the wider the range of business and growth opportunities offered to ELITE members.
“A key issue for SME finance is facilitating the transition from start-up to SME to mid-cap i.e.
a transition across the so-called “funding escalator”. As they progress through their life cycle, SMEs
use a combination of financing sources including bank debt and external equity from business
angels, venture capital, private equity funds and ultimately the capital markets. SMEs often find it
challenging to transition from one mix of financing sources to another. Between different stages of
growth, companies face “financing gaps” and “education gaps”... Various coaching programmes
have also been developed at national level, most notably to prepare SMEs to access capital
markets (such as the ELITE programme developed by Borsa Italiana)."
Source: European Commission Communication on Long Term Financing of the European Economy, 2014
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How to apply
Entry
requirements
– High quality, ambitious business
–Historic growth and future potential
– Convincing growth projections
–Credibility of management
–Motivation to deal with the cultural,
organisational, managerial change
eventually required to access long
term financing opportunities
We reserve the right to allow companies to join and/or continue as members of ELITE, taking into
consideration the macroeconomic situation, the characteristics of the sector and any temporary or
extraordinary circumstances affecting the company.
How to contact us
ELITE Team
– Fill in the contact form on the web-site www.elite-growth.es
– Send an e-mail to [email protected]
– Contact the ELITE Team in Spain
– Rafael Arcenegui – Spain
[email protected]
– Barbara Lunghi – ELITE Product Development
[email protected]
– Marta Testi – ELITE Corporate Advisors
[email protected]
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ELITE Companies
Aboca; Adler Plastic Group; aizoOn Consulting; Alessandro Rosso Group; Alpiah;
Amplience; Amut; Angelantoni Test Technologies; Ansaldo Energia; Antares Vision;
Antony Morato; Aquafil; Arav Fashion; Arioli; Arredo Plast; ASE; Assist; AZ Holding;
Bassilichi; BAT; Bauli; Benefex; Bifire; Biolchim; Bluclad; Bomi Italia; Braccialini; Brief
Your Market; BV TECH; C.M.D. Costruzioni Motori Diesel; Calligaris; Calzavara; Came
Group; Carel; CEFRIEL; Cesanamedia; Ciro Paone; Comdata; Comecer Group;
CommAgility; Company Shop; ContactLab; Coswell; Coull; Dasit Group; DBA Group;
DKC Europe; DOC Generici; DocFlow Italia; Dorelan; Dovetail Games; Drogheria e
Alimentari; DS Group; Ducati Energia; Duplomatic Oleodinamica; Duvetica Industrie;
E.M.A.R.C.; E.P.M. Servizi; Eco Eridania; EGEA Ente Gestione Energia e Ambiente;
EidosMedia; Elco; E-Leather; Electrade; Elemaster Tecnologie Elettroniche; ELES
Semiconductor Equipment; Epta; Equilibra; Euro Stampaggi; EuroTel; EXITone;
FacilityLive; Fincons Group; Fine Foods & Pharmaceuticals N.T.M.; Finlogic; Forgital;
FPZ; Fratelli Branca Distillerie; Fratelli Damiano & C.; Frillo; General Medical Merate;
GetLenses; Giglio Group; Gimi; Giplast Group; Giunti Editore; Global System
International; Golden Goose; Goldlake Italia; Granarolo; Graze; grid; Gruppo Castellini;
Gruppo Germani; Gruppo GPI; Gruppo Industriale Maccaferri; Gruppo LGH; Gruppo
Servizi Associati; GVS; Harmont & Blaine; H-ART; High-Tech Innovation Labs; HT;
Iacobucci HF Aerospace; Il Gufo; IMT; Industrial; Industrie De Nora; INglass;
Inoxfucine; Integra DM; Kasanova; Kedrion; Kiian; Kitwave; La Patria; Labomar; Lago;
L'Isolante K-Flex; M Squared Lasers; Maggiore Finanziaria di Partecipazioni; Marchesi
de' Frescobaldi; Marchi Industriale; Marsilli & Co.; Masi Agricola; MCS Italy; Medica;
MedicAnimal; Megadyne; MEP; MESGO; Metal Work; Midac; Miniconf;
MoneyDashboard; Monnalisa; NAC Group; Naked Wines; Nau!; Neomobile; NGI;
Nuceria Adesivi; Oakman Inns; Objectway; Officine Metallurgiche G. Cornaglia; OMET;
Omnisyst; Oppent; Pan Urania; Pelletterie Bianchi e Nardi; Peuterey; Pharmanutra;
Phoenix International; Pianoforte Holding; Piazza Italia; Plastica Alfa;
PostcodeAnywhere; Powersoft; PPM Industries; Pusterla 1880; Quill; RAICAM
INDUSTRIE; Rainbow; RCH Group; Renco; Rigoni di Asiago; Rimorchiatori Riuniti; RTL
102.5; SAATIGROUP; Sanlorenzo; Sapio Produzione Idrogeno Ossigeno; SecretSales;
Selene; Sestrieres; SIA; SIM; SLA Mobile; Snatt Logistica; So.Ge.Si.; Sorgent.e; Surgital;
Svas Biosana; Tapì; Taragenyx; Tech-Value; Tecnocap; TestPlant; The Test People; Treat
Ticket; TrueStar Group; Tuvia Group; TWIN - SET Simona Barbieri; Ubiquity; Unidata;
Unitedcoatings Group; Unruly; USCO; Valvitalia; Van Elle; Vicenzi; Welcome Italia; WIIT;
Wiva Group; Zanotti; Zeis Excelsa; Zucchetti Centro Sistemi; Zucchetti Group.
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