About us

SIMEST is the CDP Group company that since 1991 has supported Italian companies as they grow through internationalization.
SIMEST’s shareholders are Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, with a 76% stake, and a large group of Italian banks and business associations.
SIMEST’s mission is to support companies at every stage of the internationalization process, from the initial decision to enter a new market to expansion through direct investments.
2022 Highlights
14.958
businesses
124
Countries
26
€ bln
in projects in progress
1.081
€ mln
in soft loans for internationalization and NRRP
133
€ mln
in equity investments
524
€ mln
in export credit assistance