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IT craftsmanship, powered by scale.

We partner with IT entrepreneurs to amplify what already works.

The world has shifted.
Clients no longer just ask for IT.

By joining Cofactor, you gain industrial-scale power: future-proof security, AI, and hybrid cloud architecture, combined with deep financial insights and HR expertise.

And most importantly, you don't lose what matters most: your brand, your relationships, and your identity.

What drives us

How we create value

Entrepreneurial vision
We provide the expertise and resources to fuel your next stage of growth. As a supportive accelerator, we help you scale while staying in the driver's seat, keeping your brand, your client relationships, and your edge, with significant upside in our shared future.
Operational firepower
Security, compliance, and AI-readiness are no longer optional, they're table stakes. "Powered by Cofactor", your company unlocks industrial-scale power: future-proof security, AI, and hybrid cloud architecture, alongside a network of peer founders who speak your language.
A shared service platform
We take on the operational heavy lifting so you don't have to. You gain access to deep financial insights, robust analytics, and strategic HR expertise to attract and develop top talent, freeing you to focus on your clients and core business.

What we are looking for

Profitable managed service providers in Italy

Established leadership, solid execution and long-term clients

Strong technical expertise (hybrid cloud, cyber security, data / AI)

Founders looking for a solid partner to shape the next growth phase together

Team

Thomas Melkebeke
Founder & CEO
Adriano Tibaldi
M&A Manager

FAQ

Do founders stay involved?

Absolutely. Cofactor is a founder-led platform. We partner with entrepreneurs who want to re-invest, stay in the driver's seat, and actively shape the next phase of growth alongside us.

Do you rebrand companies?

No. We don't strip your identity. You keep your company name, appending "powered by Cofactor". This allows you to maintain the local trust and relationships you have spent years building with your clients. We provide the platform; you provide the purpose.

What is your typical holding period?

We have a long-term vision focused on sustainable growth. Backed by Strada Partners, our goal is to build a lasting, national IT leader together.

Are you ready to shape the future together?

Whether you are a founder considering your
next chapter or an investor aligned with a 
long-term vision, we’d be happy to start a conversation.

Contact us

Cofactor
Via Santa Maria Valle, 4
20123 Milan
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