About us
The partner of Italian businesses expanding the world over
SIMEST is the CDP Group company that has been supporting Italian businesses since 1991 as they grow through internationalisation. SIMEST’s shareholders are Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, which has a controlling stake of 76%, and a large group of Italian banks and business associations.
SIMEST supports businesses throughout their international expansion process, from the initial evaluation to enter a new market, to expansion through direct investments.
It operates through loans for international expansion, export credit assistance and equity investments in companies.
SIMEST is a member of the EDFI – European Development Financial Institutions network, and a partner of leading international financial institutions.
Governance and Ethics
SIMEST’s organisational structure is committed each day to achieving ambitious projects and far-sighted visions, building a future that is prosperous and sustainable.
A strong identity and clear values
Sustainability
We create value with a growth model that promotes social inclusion, well-being in the territory and environmental protection
Our People
At SIMEST, we believe in an inclusive leadership model, in the “uniqueness” of diversity and in empowering competencies.
Our data
View SIMEST’S Financial Statements and Corporate Documents