We are building the Italian platform for Food & Beverage excellence

Compagnia del Gusto is the ecosystem that connects the best of the agri-food sector.

Our Mission

Enhance flavor,
build a new future

We unite capital and businesses to promote the finest in agri-food and spread Italian craftsmanship worldwide.
Our Vision

A unique growth model

We aim to become Italy’s leading platform for those seeking to invest in high-quality agri-food, creating a distinctive model that combines economic value creation with a positive social impact. We offer not only financial support but active management aimed at developing our companies, offering consumers worldwide authentic experiences that celebrate flavor, beauty, and artisanal expertise.

Excellence

We select only brands and entities that embody the best of tradition, taste, and innovation.

Responsibility

We promote practices that respect people, product health, and the environment, with constant attention to the well-being of local communities where our companies operate.

Collaboration

We believe in the strength of synergies among entrepreneurs, investors, and partners.

Innovation

We invest in strategic solutions that accelerate the development of SMEs, creating new market opportunities and sustainable growth.

Excellence

We select only brands and entities that embody the best of tradition, taste, and innovation.

Responsibility

We promote practices that respect people, product health, and the environment, with constant attention to the well-being of local communities where our companies operate.

Collaboration

We believe in the strength of synergies among entrepreneurs, investors, and partners.

Innovation

We invest in strategic solutions that accelerate the development of SMEs, creating new market opportunities and sustainable growth.

Our Company Structure

Compagnia del Gusto places excellence at the heart of its mission, positioning itself in the premium segment. Our product portfolio encapsulates the essence of agri-food savoir-faire, characterized by craftsmanship, naturalness, health, and the enhancement of territories and communities dedicated to top-quality. Production and commercialization occur through three operational sub-holdings:

Sponsors & Team

A team of high-profile entrepreneurs and managers with international experience.
SPONSORS

Francesco
Cosulich

Founder and Chairman of the Investment Committee
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Francesco
Augurusa

Head of International Fundraising
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Ettore
Nicoletto

Partner - CEO
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Francesco
Cosulich

Founder and Chairman of the Investment Committee
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Francesco
Augurusa

Head of International Fundraising
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Ettore
Nicoletto

Partner - CEO
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Paolo
Intermite

Partner - Head of M&A
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Federico
Cosulich

Junior Partner
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Francesco Augurusa

Francesco
Augurusa

Head of International Fundraising
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TEAM
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Nicola
Mangini

CEO
Compagnia del Mare
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Matteo
Apollonio

Chief Operating Officer
Compagnia delle Vigne
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Nicola
Mangini

CEO
Compagnia del Mare
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Matteo
Apollonio

Chief Operating Officer
Compagnia delle Vigne
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Our Investment Approach

Club Deal Model

An investment structure that brings together multiple investors in a syndicate, with shared resources and aligned interests.

Selection criteria

Direct involvement in the production chain.
Healthy, natural, and genuine products. Untapped potential requiring multidisciplinary managerial skills. An entrepreneurial culture oriented towards sustainability and ethics.

Internationalisation

Presence in key markets (USA, UK, and beyond) through controlled distribution companies.

Focus on
High-Potential SMEs

Selecting companies with authentic products, quality brands, and strong growth potential.

Controlling interest

Acquisition of at least 51% of the capital, ensuring management continuity and co-investment by shareholders/managers.

Club Deal Model

An investment structure that brings together multiple investors in a syndicate, with shared resources and aligned interests.

Focus on
High-Potential SMEs

Selecting companies with authentic products, quality brands, and strong growth potential.

Selection criteria

Direct involvement in the production chain.
Healthy, natural, and genuine products. Untapped potential requiring multidisciplinary managerial skills. An entrepreneurial culture oriented towards sustainability and ethics.

Controlling interest

Acquisition of at least 51% of the capital, ensuring management continuity and co-investment by shareholders/managers.

Internationalisation

Presence in key markets (USA, UK, and beyond) through controlled distribution companies.

The CDGH Method

The CDGH Method is based on an investment selection criterion and resource allocation rooted in four key principles:

Complementarity between sectors and product categories

Sustainability within supply chains

Synergies both across businesses and within individual business units

High management specialization

How we proceed

STEP 1

Selection of target companies in which to invest.

STEP 2

Acquisition, drafting, and development of the industrial plan and implementation of the 100-day program.

STEP 3

Organizational efficiency and selection of key people.

STEP 4

Implementation of the business plan, exceeding the growth rate of the reference market.

Our Concept of Responsibility

For Compagnia del Gusto, responsibility is not just a requirement, but a daily commitment. It means ensuring product health, protecting territories and communities, promoting people’s well-being, and generating a positive social impact.

Protection of the Territory and Local Communities

We support supply chains rooted in local territories, promoting communities that preserve traditions and sustainable practices to pass on to future generations.

People’s well-being

We place human values at the forefront: respect for people, fair working conditions, and the promotion of healthy and conscious lifestyles.

Social responsibility

We believe in a business capable of creating a positive impact, contributing to the cultural, economic, and social growth of the regions where we operate.

Product Health

We select and promote only products that guarantee quality, authenticity, and food safety, being a true expression of Italian craftsmanship.

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