Fortidia completes strategic partnership with BC Partners marking a new phase of global growth

Fortidia announced today the successful closing of its strategic partnership with BC Partners, a major international investment firm. BC Partners has acquired a majority stake in Fortidia from the founding Fiorelli family and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”). Paolo Fiorelli, Chairman and CEO of Fortidia, will continue in his role and retain a significant stake in the business.

Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Milan (Italy), Fortidia supports micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) worldwide through a portfolio of complementary brands. As a key player in the complete end-to-end shipping, fulfillment, logistics, and marketing services sectors, Fortidia leverages both its direct and indirect channels to rapidly expand and meet the needs of its online and offline customers in a highly fragmented global market.

Paolo Fiorelli, Chairman and CEO of Fortidia, commented: “We are delighted to welcome BC Partners at a pivotal moment in Fortidia’s journey. We have very ambitious plans to strengthen our competitive position, expand our international footprint, and enhance our financial profile. With BC Partners’ expertise and operational capabilities, we are well positioned to accelerate growth and deliver even greater value through our global network. We also extend our sincere thanks to Mario Adario and the Oaktree team for their support over the past years.”

Paolo Notarnicola, Partner, Co-Head of Services and member of the Management Committee at BC Partners, said: “We are pleased to partner with Paolo and the Fortidia team. This investment reflects our focus on backing exceptional entrepreneurs in the route-based services sector – an area where we see strong long-term growth. Fortidia’s resilient model, established network, and compelling trajectory make it a strong fit within BC Partners’ portfolio.”

Marco Castelli, Partner at BC Partners, added: “Now that the transaction has closed, we look forward to working closely with the Fortidia team to accelerate growth – enhancing the client offering, expanding the international network, and pursuing M&A opportunities in a fragmented market.”

Fortidia will maintain its existing management structure and brand portfolio, continuing to support customers globally through its direct and franchised networks.

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.