Gequity S.p.A. operates as an investment holding entity. The company strategically acquires equity stakes in high-potential small and medium-sized enterprises, along with participating in private equity and co-investment funds. It also supports new entrepreneurial ventures as an incubator. The firm's heritage traces back to July 1907 with the founding of Centenari e Zinelli S.p.A., initially active in industrial sectors. Over time, it underwent a transformation, operating for a period as Investimenti e Sviluppo S.p.A., before adopting the Gequity S.p.A. denomination in October 2016. A significant shift occurred in 2017 with a majority acquisition by Believe S.p.A., which redirected its focus towards businesses centered on sustainability and human capital development, exemplified by its investment in the HRD Group. Gequity S.p.A. is based in Milan, Italy.