Alantra acted as M&A advisor to Argos on the acquisition of a controlling stake in STAR7 from its reference shareholders

Mar 2026

Buy-side advisory

Milan – Alantra acted as M&A advisor to Argos on the acquisition of a controlling stake in STAR7 from its reference shareholders.

STAR7 is an Italian-based provider of integrated product information services, supporting industrial clients across the full product lifecycle, from engineering and technical documentation to content creation, translation, and digital and virtual solutions. The transaction marks a significant milestone in the company’s development, combining the reinvestment of existing shareholders with continuity of the current management team, led by CEO Lorenzo Mondo.

The acquisition will be followed by a mandatory tender offer aimed at delisting STAR7 from Euronext Growth Milan, delivering a strong premium to shareholders and reflecting its successful trajectory since the IPO in 2021. With the support of Argos, STAR7 is well positioned to accelerate its growth, focusing on technological innovation, including the integration of artificial intelligence, as well as further international expansion, highlighting the increasing role of private equity in supporting mid-market platforms in the Business Services sector.

Alantra leveraged its extensive experience advising financial sponsors and public-to-private transactions, supporting Argos throughout a complex process and contributing to the successful execution of this strategic investment.

Following the closing of the transaction, a mandatory public tender offer will be launched aimed at the delisting of STAR7 from Euronext Growth Milan, at a price of €11.90 per share, representing a premium of approximately 50% over the volume-weighted average share price over the last six months, and implying a market capitalization of approximately €107mn .

Stefano Bellavita, Managing Director at Alantra, said: “This transaction represents a highly significant milestone in STAR7’s growth journey and confirms the strength of an industrial project that we have had the privilege to support over time, starting from its IPO in 2021. We are particularly honored to have partnered with Argos, a leading international investor, which will support the Group in its next phase of development and global expansion. STAR7 stands as a clear example of an Italian company successfully establishing itself on the international stage, leveraging distinctive capabilities and a strong focus on innovation. The transaction also highlights the pivotal role of capital markets as an accelerator of growth projects, which can be further enhanced by the entry of private equity investors capable of supporting ambitious strategies and delivering attractive returns to investors. In this context, Alantra continues to position itself as a leading advisor in the mid-market M&A space, supporting entrepreneurs and investors in executing transformative and high-value strategic transactions.”