Dario Montagnese

Dario Montagnese is the Founder and CEO of Ariete Capital, with over 15 years of experience investing in operational businesses across Europe. Raised in a family where business was second nature, Dario began his journey in his father’s company before stepping into the international finance world with Société Générale in Paris. Always guided by a belief in private capital, entrepreneurship, and personal initiative as the true engines of freedom and progress, he has built, scaled, and exited multiple ventures.

Dario’s investment philosophy is rooted in rationality, transparency, and long-term value creation. From tech-enabled logistics to sports education and private equity buyouts, he has led investments that balance performance with purpose. His portfolio through Ariete Capital has achieved a 32% annualized return. Today, he continues to acquire and grow high-performing companies across Southern Europe.

Dario is also an Operating Partner at C2 Capital Partners, where he co-leads a legacy buyout fund focused on scalable businesses.