ELITE. Programme in Spain

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1 ELITE Programme in Spain

2 ELITE Thinking long term: from start-up to stardom A programme designed to foster innovation, enhance growth and develop job creation opportunities for the most exciting European SMEs. ELITE will support ambitious companies towards future growth and investment by offering a unique opportunity to unlock their potential, developing long-term strategic thinking and giving them structured access to the international financial community.

3 What is ELITE ELITE is an integrated service designed to help SMEs prepare and structure for the next stage of growth through access to long term financing opportunities. ELITE targets SMEs with a sound business model, clear growth strategy and a desire to obtain funding in the near future. ELITE offers an innovative approach, including a training programme, a working zone supported by a tutorship model and direct access to the financial community through dedicated digital community facilities. It is capital neutral to any financing opportunity, providing access to Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds, debt products, etc. The ELITE path A comprehensive training programme for founders and managers delivered by academic professionals, industry experts and other entrepreneurs to stimulate cultural and organisational change, understand the language of the financial community and help in evaluating long term financing opportunities. Progressive adoption of new management practices, financial competencies and governance structure in order to be prepared to deal with investors with the support of a dedicated external advisory team, where appropriate. Capitalise on the benefits associated with the new model and access new business, networking opportunities and funding options, thanks to the vibrant European ELITE community of advisors, investors and stakeholders. Visit our bespoke networking platform to connect with the full ELITE community: 01 ELITE Programme in Spain

4 ELITE today ELITE was successfully launched in Italy in 2012 and in the UK in It now accounts for more than 200 companies of different sizes and sectors, more than 150 partners and more than 70 long term investors. Sizes < 50 m: 51% 50 m 100 m: 23% 100 m 200 m: 12% 200 m 500 m: 10% 500 m: 4% total revenues 22.7 billion over 88 thousand employees Sectors Software & Computer Services: 14% General Industrials: 11% Personal Goods: 10% Industrial Engineering: 9% Food Producers: 6% Chemicals: 5% Media: 5% Electronic & Electrical Equipment: 4% Household Goods & Home Construction: 4% Support Services: 4% Automobiles & Parts: 3% General Retailers: 3% Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology: 2% Travel and Leisure: 2% Aerospace & Defense: 2% Beverages: 2% Fixed Line Telecommunications: 2% Other Sectors: 13% Why companies join ELITE: Bespoke access to a network of leading local and international advisors, investors, experts, entrepreneurs and public companies Earlier engagement with the investor community, helping access capital from a range of sources as and when appropriate for the business Becoming part of a vibrant ecosystem that supports and promotes innovation, entrepreneurialism and growth Developing the expertise to help make informed business and funding decisions A platform to enhance the company's profile with stakeholders, supported by an extensive media campaign and web portal Opportunity to interact, share experiences and learn from other companies with similar growth objectives and aspirations 02 ELITE Programme in Spain

5 ELITE in Spain Europe s most pressing challenge is to get back on the path of smart, stable and inclusive growth that will lead to new jobs, greater competitiveness in the global market place, and a wider framework for sustainable finance. SMEs play an important role, representing: 67% of total employment 3.7 trillion of value added equivalent to 28% of EU GDP 60% of total value added generated by the non-financial business sector Spanish SMEs are facing ongoing challenges in terms of access to long term financing opportunities. These prevent them from competing and growing more rapidly and are exacerbated by cultural barriers: lack of information or skills, insufficient networks and difficulties in reaching international pools of liquidity. ELITE will be an international platform deeply rooted in each domestic market, through partnership with local institution combined with the opportunity to access international support and advice. It will be a community of excellence: companies, advisors, investors and stakeholders with an interest in supporting SMEs. The larger the community, the wider the range of business and growth opportunities offered to ELITE members. A key issue for SME finance is facilitating the transition from start-up to SME to mid-cap i.e. a transition across the so-called funding escalator. As they progress through their life cycle, SMEs use a combination of financing sources including bank debt and external equity from business angels, venture capital, private equity funds and ultimately the capital markets. SMEs often find it challenging to transition from one mix of financing sources to another. Between different stages of growth, companies face financing gaps and education gaps... Various coaching programmes have also been developed at national level, most notably to prepare SMEs to access capital markets (such as the ELITE programme developed by Borsa Italiana)." Source: European Commission Communication on Long Term Financing of the European Economy, ELITE Programme in Spain

6 How to apply Entry requirements High quality, ambitious business Historic growth and future potential Convincing growth projections Credibility of management Motivation to deal with the cultural, organisational, managerial change eventually required to access long term financing opportunities We reserve the right to allow companies to join and/or continue as members of ELITE, taking into consideration the macroeconomic situation, the characteristics of the sector and any temporary or extraordinary circumstances affecting the company. How to contact us Fill in the contact form on the web-site Send an to Contact the ELITE Team in Spain ELITE Team Rafael Arcenegui Spain Barbara Lunghi ELITE Product Development Marta Testi ELITE Corporate Advisors 04 ELITE Programme in Spain

7 ELITE Companies Aboca; Adler Plastic Group; aizoon Consulting; Alessandro Rosso Group; Alpiah; Amplience; Amut; Angelantoni Test Technologies; Ansaldo Energia; Antares Vision; Antony Morato; Aquafil; Arav Fashion; Arioli; Arredo Plast; ASE; Assist; AZ Holding; Bassilichi; BAT; Bauli; Benefex; Bifire; Biolchim; Bluclad; Bomi Italia; Braccialini; Brief Your Market; BV TECH; C.M.D. Costruzioni Motori Diesel; Calligaris; Calzavara; Came Group; Carel; CEFRIEL; Cesanamedia; Ciro Paone; Comdata; Comecer Group; CommAgility; Company Shop; ContactLab; Coswell; Coull; Dasit Group; DBA Group; DKC Europe; DOC Generici; DocFlow Italia; Dorelan; Dovetail Games; Drogheria e Alimentari; DS Group; Ducati Energia; Duplomatic Oleodinamica; Duvetica Industrie; E.M.A.R.C.; E.P.M. Servizi; Eco Eridania; EGEA Ente Gestione Energia e Ambiente; EidosMedia; Elco; E-Leather; Electrade; Elemaster Tecnologie Elettroniche; ELES Semiconductor Equipment; Epta; Equilibra; Euro Stampaggi; EuroTel; EXITone; FacilityLive; Fincons Group; Fine Foods & Pharmaceuticals N.T.M.; Finlogic; Forgital; FPZ; Fratelli Branca Distillerie; Fratelli Damiano & C.; Frillo; General Medical Merate; GetLenses; Giglio Group; Gimi; Giplast Group; Giunti Editore; Global System International; Golden Goose; Goldlake Italia; Granarolo; Graze; grid; Gruppo Castellini; Gruppo Germani; Gruppo GPI; Gruppo Industriale Maccaferri; Gruppo LGH; Gruppo Servizi Associati; GVS; Harmont & Blaine; H-ART; High-Tech Innovation Labs; HT; Iacobucci HF Aerospace; Il Gufo; IMT; Industrial; Industrie De Nora; INglass; Inoxfucine; Integra DM; Kasanova; Kedrion; Kiian; Kitwave; La Patria; Labomar; Lago; L'Isolante K-Flex; M Squared Lasers; Maggiore Finanziaria di Partecipazioni; Marchesi de' Frescobaldi; Marchi Industriale; Marsilli & Co.; Masi Agricola; MCS Italy; Medica; MedicAnimal; Megadyne; MEP; MESGO; Metal Work; Midac; Miniconf; MoneyDashboard; Monnalisa; NAC Group; Naked Wines; Nau!; Neomobile; NGI; Nuceria Adesivi; Oakman Inns; Objectway; Officine Metallurgiche G. Cornaglia; OMET; Omnisyst; Oppent; Pan Urania; Pelletterie Bianchi e Nardi; Peuterey; Pharmanutra; Phoenix International; Pianoforte Holding; Piazza Italia; Plastica Alfa; PostcodeAnywhere; Powersoft; PPM Industries; Pusterla 1880; Quill; RAICAM INDUSTRIE; Rainbow; RCH Group; Renco; Rigoni di Asiago; Rimorchiatori Riuniti; RTL 102.5; SAATIGROUP; Sanlorenzo; Sapio Produzione Idrogeno Ossigeno; SecretSales; Selene; Sestrieres; SIA; SIM; SLA Mobile; Snatt Logistica; So.Ge.Si.; Sorgent.e; Surgital; Svas Biosana; Tapì; Taragenyx; Tech-Value; Tecnocap; TestPlant; The Test People; Treat Ticket; TrueStar Group; Tuvia Group; TWIN - SET Simona Barbieri; Ubiquity; Unidata; Unitedcoatings Group; Unruly; USCO; Valvitalia; Van Elle; Vicenzi; Welcome Italia; WIIT; Wiva Group; Zanotti; Zeis Excelsa; Zucchetti Centro Sistemi; Zucchetti Group.

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