Genenta to Invest €6M for 51% Stake in Sòphia High Tech
Genenta will invest €6.0 million in two tranches to acquire up to a 51% stake in Sòphia High Tech, securing an initial 19.9% ownership. Sòphia HT reported €6.29 million revenue and €0.96 million EBITDA in 2024, forecasts €8 million sales in 2025 and aims to double revenue by 2027.
1. Deal Terms
Genenta will fund a total of €6.0 million in two tranches to acquire a 19.9% stake in Sòphia High Tech at closing of the first tranche and increase its ownership to 51% upon closing of the second tranche. The capital injection is earmarked for capacity expansion, technological differentiation and commercial penetration.
2. Financial Profile and Projections
Sòphia High Tech reported €6.29 million in total revenues and other operating income with €0.96 million EBITDA for fiscal year 2024. Preliminary figures for 2025 forecast €8 million in sales, while medium-term guidance targets a twofold revenue increase by 2027 and workforce growth from 44 to approximately 70 employees.
3. Strategic Rationale
The transaction marks Genenta's expansion into aerospace and defense as part of its transformation into a strategic industrial consolidator. Genenta plans to bolster Sòphia HT with stronger financial controls, executive leadership and targeted capex for automation and capacity build-out to accelerate margin growth and de-risk execution.