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Founded by Andreotti VI Cabinet in 1990, in Rome.1
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SIMEST is an Italian financial company based in Rome, founded in 1990.1 It was founded by Andreotti VI Cabinet.1 It is part of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti.1
SIMEST è la società del Gruppo CDP che sostiene la crescita e la competitività delle imprese italiane nel mondo attraverso l’internazionalizzazione delle loro attività. I servizi della società si rivolgono in particolare alle piccole e medie imprese.2 From the Italian Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 20, 2026.
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SIMEST is part of a group headed by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti. 225 entities, 35 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
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Founded by Andreotti VI Cabinet in 1990, in Rome.1
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