PE Deals

Stirling Square acquires Tapì from Wise Equity

Under Wise Equity's ownership, Tapì completed strategic M&A, and made 'major' investments in production capacity and efficiency.

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  • Tapì is active in the spirits, wines, condiments, cosmetics, beers and soft drinks sectors
  • Wise Equity invested in Tapì in 2017
  • Tapì Group has production facilities in Italy, France, Mexico and Argentina

Stirling Square Capital Partners reached an agreement with Wise Equity to acquire 100 percent of Tapì, producer and distributor of technological closures for the premium and super premium beverage segments.

Massanzago, Italy-based Tapì is active in the spirits, wines, condiments, cosmetics, beers and soft drinks sectors. The company has production facilities in Italy, France, Mexico and Argentina.

Wise Equity, headquartered in Milan, invested in Tapì in 2017. Under Wise Equity’s ownership, Tapì completed strategic M&A, and made “major” investments in production capacity and efficiency.

“Tapì is the global leader in the bar top closures market, with a focus on the high-growth premium and luxury niche,” said Enrico Biale, partner at Stirling Square. “The Company is recognised by its clients for its ability to innovate and we are impressed by its strong ESG vocation. We are very excited to start working with Roberto and its first-class management team to drive the next phase of Tapì’s growth, both organically and through M&A.”

Stirling Square is a pan-European investor targeting mid-market businesses. The London-based firm manages over €3 billion on behalf of a global investor base.