Kitra Advisory with White Bridge Investments in the acquisition of a majority stake in Axial Fans International
Details
Client: White Bridge Investments
Date: September 2026
Activity: M&A Advisory
Link to the press release: Link
Description of the deal
Kitra Advisory acted as sole buy-side financial advisor to White Bridge Investments on the acquisition of a majority stake in Axial Fans International, with the founding family reinvesting in the company’s share capital. CEO Francesco Racheli will continue to lead the company together with the existing management team.
Company Profile
Axial Fans International, founded in 2011 in Besnate (Italy) by Robert Mosiewicz, is a leading global manufacturer of patented industrial axial fans and related aftermarket services — installation, spare parts, performance testing and maintenance — for large-scale cooling and ventilation applications, with distinctive solutions in energy efficiency, noise abatement and vibration reduction. The company serves customers in over 40 countries across the data center, LNG, oil & gas, power generation and geothermal end markets.
Rationale of the Deal
White Bridge Investments’ investment aims to support Axial Fans International’s growth by strengthening its commercial organization, expanding its product portfolio and continuing to invest in R&D and intellectual property. The transaction also seeks to consolidate the company’s international presence and pursue potential bolt-on acquisitions, with the founding family’s reinvestment ensuring management continuity and support for the company’s long-term development path.
