Aksìa Capital V, a fund managed by Aksìa SGR, announces, through its portfolio company Valsa Group, the acquisition of Yahm, an Italian start-up specialized in the production of chilled pizza, employing an exclusive production technology and primarily serving the retail channel.

The transaction, which saw the Group acquire a majority stake in Yahm through a capital increase, marks the fifth add-on for Valsa Group and it represents another step forward in the buy-and-build strategy promoted by Aksìa, aimed at creating an international centre of excellence in the pizza, pinsa, focaccia and premium savoury specialties segment, with Group’s offering spanning across ambient, chilled and frozen product categories.