DELO Instruments strengthens its position with the entry of Auctus Capital Partners, that, together with Arturo Caracciolo, CEO of the company, acquired 100% of the shares to support and accelerate the company's continuing growth.
DELO Instruments, the Italian leader in the supply of integrated hardware and software solutions for measurement systems, has entered a strategic and financial partnership with Auctus Capital Partners, an Italian-German private equity firm, together with Arturo Caracciolo, who has reinvested in the deal. Thanks to its consolidated experience, the company operates in various sectors, from telecommunications to data centers and electric charging infrastructure.

DELO Instruments was advised as financial advisor by the Mid Cap Advisory team of EQUITA, the Italian partner of Clairfield International, by Studio Legale Daldosso - Vecchiato for legal aspects, and by Studio Zoppi for tax aspects.
Auctus Capital Partners was assisted by Ethica Group as financial advisor and debt structuring advisor, by EY for accounting aspects, and by Studio ADVANT Nctm for legal and tax aspects. The transaction was financed by a consortium of banks composed by UniCredit, Banco BPM, and Banca Sella, assisted by Orrick.

Christoph Blanke, partner at Auctus Capital Partners, commented: "We are proud to support DELO Instruments in this new phase of its evolution. The company has built an excellent reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and customer-centric service. We firmly believe in its long-term potential and the strength of its CEO. Together, we will accelerate DELO's growth trajectory, expand its presence in strategic markets, and further enhance its ability to serve customers with cutting-edge measurement solutions."

Marco De Franco, investment professional at Auctus Italy, said: "Thanks to its strong position in strategic markets and growing demand for advanced measurement solutions, DELO Instruments is well positioned for further growth, and we are delighted to support the company in implementing its strategic initiatives and expanding its market presence. “

“I am excited to continue leading DELO Instruments together with Auctus Capital Partners,” said Arturo Caracciolo, CEO. “This partnership strengthens our possibilities for growth and delivers even greater value to our customers. I remain fully committed to DELO and look forward to leading the next chapter of our development.”

DELO Instruments, founded in 1981 by Claudio Baldi, initially focusing on the marketing of measuring instruments and systems and the provision of certification and calibration services, under the leadership of current CEO Arturo Caracciolo has constantly evolved, specializing in the integration and customization of measuring equipment tailored to specific customer requirements. By integrating hardware solutions from leading global suppliers with tailor-made software solutions, DELO offers complete test automation through custom scripts, further supported by maintenance, training, and calibration services that guarantee long-term product performance and efficiency.
Today, the company provides technologies for multiple applications, including telecommunications and communications networks, data centers, the defense sector, and electric mobility infrastructure.
With a turnover of approximately €35 million, DELO is the Italian leader in high-tech test and measurement equipment.

AUCTUS Capital Partners AG is an independent investment company founded by entrepreneurs. The fund capital under management of over € 1 billion comes from the AUCTUS team, successful entrepreneurs and some hand-picked long-term institutional investors. The AUCTUS team is comprised of over 35 experienced investment managers and is currently looking after more than 50 platform investments in various economic sectors.
With over 400 company investments since 2001, AUCTUS is the most successful German investment company and the clear number 1 in buy-and-build strategies where we created dozens of market leaders.