Azimut Direct

Azimut Direct operates as a specialized financial technology platform, providing investment banking services specifically tailored for Italian small and medium-sized enterprises. The company facilitates access to capital markets through various alternative finance instruments, including direct lending, minibonds, and equity solutions. Its core offering is to serve as a marketplace, connecting Italian businesses with qualified investors to secure necessary funding and foster growth.

The company was formally established on February 8, 2021, emerging from a strategic partnership between the Azimut Group and Epic SIM. This collaboration saw Azimut acquire Epic SIM's existing fintech business, merging Azimut's extensive financial market expertise with Epic SIM's specialized technological capabilities and distribution network. The founding insight centered on addressing the financing needs of the real economy by creating an efficient bridge between innovative Italian companies and the capital required for their development.

Azimut Direct primarily serves Italian SMEs, enabling them to navigate and secure funding from a broader base of professional investors. The company's vision is to act as a crucial enabler for the sustainable growth of the Italian entrepreneurial landscape, continuously expanding the opportunities for businesses to access vital financial resources and realize their full potential in the market.