How we built a global leader in professional green care
Energreen is a clear example of the type of company we seek to partner with: a high-tech innovator with more than three decades of experience, addressing some of today’s most pressing environmental and climate challenges. Through our investment, we have supported the company in enhancing efficiency and operational excellence, while accelerating its international expansion across key markets including the US, China and Southern Europe, further strengthening its position as a global leader in its sector.
About the investment
Founded in the 1990s in North-East Italy, Energreen produces a highly specialised category of machinery: self-propelled vehicles equipped with telescopic arms, and remote-controlled robotic machines designed for the vegetation control of roadsides, motorway verges, and riverbanks.
At the time of 21 Invest’s entry in 2022, our approach was to build on the company’s core strengths that are a clear technological edge, an underpenetrated market opportunity, an organisational platform ready to scale.
“We understood that Energreen did not need a buyer, but a like-minded investor capable of respecting the company’s origins. Our approach focused on valuing the entrepreneur and the deep in-house know-how already embedded in the organization. The winning strategy was to build the growth journey together, working side by side, and shape a shared path of development.”
Andrea Mazzucato, Managing Partner, 21 Invest
How we added value
Strengthening international presence,especially in the US, the largest market in the world, through local operations and expansion into new markets.
Driving growth through continuous innovation and the launch of new product solutions.
Enhancing organizational capabilities and management expertise to support long-term development.
Key figures
+ 140%
Increase in sales
+ 83%
Increase in workforce
+113%
Increase in exports
+ 1
New branch in Spain