Marktlink opens first Italian office in Milan with Gianluca Magonio and team

Today, Marktlink has officially opened its first Italian office in Milan, with Gianluca Magonio at the helm as Managing Partner. The Milan office is Marktlink’s 21st in Europe and its first in Italy, marking a strategic expansion into Southern Europe’s SME M&A landscape.

Gianluca Magonio, former Partner at EY, brings years of experience in M&A. What makes this launch exceptional is that Gianluca is not starting alone. For the first time in Marktlink’s history, a new office is kicking off with two additional senior professionals from day one: Lorenzo Guerrini and Marco De Pascalis, two Directors with solid experience. The three have worked together in the past, and their enthusiasm, combined with Marktlink’s entrepreneurial formula and singular focus on M&A, were key in launching the initiative.

Hitting the ground running as a team

Niek Derks, Partner at Marktlink, played a vital role in supporting the launch in Italy:
“Gianluca is highly professional and deeply committed. The entire team is confident to pursue several opportunities available within the Italian M&A market, also thanks to Marktlink’s unique business proposition. These factors made it easy to seal the deal. This is the most complete start we have ever had in a new country.”

The team brings a wealth of experience and a strong network to serve a wide range of industries across the Italian SME market, thanks to different backgrounds held by the three professionals.

Tailored, proactive M&A for Italy’s SME market

The Italian SME market represents one of the largest in Europe, with its family-owned and mid-sized businesses that form the backbone of the economy. It is a market that demands a proactive approach. As Gianluca puts it: “Nurturing long-lasting relationships with entrepreneurs, and being able to always put their interest first, is pivotal for becoming their trusted advisor and generating valuable opportunities. That’s exactly the Marktlink approach, and it fits us perfectly.”

The team is uniquely positioned to serve the entire Italian market. Gianluca explains: “We want to serve entrepreneurs, investors and managers across many different sectors with tailored and high-quality support, by guiding them through the challenges that every transaction brings.”

A powerful European platform for cross-border growth

Joining Marktlink also means becoming part of a growing European network that shares leads and expertise across borders. Marco: “We noticed a gap in the market for the kind of international, cross-border M&A support that Marktlink offers. Being part of this European network will help us to become a reference partner to those clients that want to consider internationalisation as a strategic option.” Gianluca adds: “At Marktlink, M&A is 100% of what we do and all our investments are driven by this core focus. That allows us to operate more efficiently and provide clients with seamless support.”

A new chapter for Marktlink — and for Italian entrepreneurs

With the launch of the Milan office, Marktlink enters one of Europe’s most promising M&A markets. With a clear vision, the Italian office is ready to become the trusted advisor for entrepreneurs across the country. Niek Derks concludes: “If I look at how we once started our international expansion, I am genuinely impressed with where we are now. Our achievements and professionalism actually attract more talented professionals. The fact that someone like Gianluca, together with Lorenzo and Marco, fully embraces our vision, confirms the strength of Marktlink’s business model.”