Vero Project S.p.A. ("Vero Project"), a company of the FORUM Family Office ("FORUM") Group, has acquired a majority stake in Syscam S.r.l. ("Syscam"), based in Florence, Italy. Founded in 1993 by Paolo Collini and Riccardo Alberighi, Syscam has 6 employees and a turnover of around € 2 million.
The company is a reseller ("VAR") of AD-CAM software. Its main product is "VISI", software from the Swedish company Hexagon AB. Vero Project is the largest VAR of VISI in Italy, Syscam is number 2: together, the tandem is the market leader in software for mold makers. Syscam serves around 200 customers in central Italy, with a regional focus on Tuscany and Umbria.
Syscam is FORUM's third investment in Italy and strengthens its commitment in our country. It is the fifth investment this year in the European software market.
As always, the investment ensures continuity: the management, the employees, the location and the successful partnership with Hexagon will be retained and further expanded. In addition, Vero Project will support Syscam with its network and expertise in the long-term growth of the company and in strengthening the product offering by up-selling other software products to existing customers.
To kick off the year, managing directors and executives of associated companies from the software industry met on January 30/31, 2023.
Starting with elementary topics such as the basics of partnership, strategic further development, a review of the past year and a planning preview of the coming year, topics such as UX/UI design and the path to the cloud were discussed in depth. Invited experts from the respective fields were able to impart valuable knowledge and provide inspiring food for thought.
In addition, the directors and executives had the opportunity to meet face-to-face, share best practices, exchange ideas and learn from each other.
Like last year, this year's meeting was unanimously rated as profitable and will be continued on an annual basis.
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