Ariete Capital helps high-net-worth individuals gain Italian residency through smart, secure investments in Europe’s most established companies.
We’re not a visa mill or brokerage. We’re a trusted partner with a proven process, built on transparent investments, a top-tier immigration legal team, and a commitment to protecting your wealth while expanding your global access.
At Ariete Capital, we are committed to our core values: Independence, Transparency, and Rationality.These principles serve as our unwavering North Star, guiding every decision and action we take in pursuit of long-term value creation. We never compromise on these fundamental values, regardless of market conditions or external pressures. They define who we are as an organization and form the foundation upon which we build lasting relationships with our stakeholders and portfolio companies.
At Ariete Capital, independence is foundational. It shapes how we operate, guides our decisions, and reinforces our long-term vision. We maintain full autonomy in our decision-making, ensuring that every investment is selected on merit and aligned with our long-term vision.
This freedom allows us to focus exclusively on Italy’s strongest public and private companies, without external pressures that could distort our investment thesis. It also enables us to act as true partners to entrepreneurs and managers who share our commitment to sustainable growth.
Our guidance is objective, deliberate, and always tailored to the unique potential of each portfolio company.
Our stakeholders have clear visibility into our investment methodology, selection criteria, and performance.
This same openness extends to our portfolio companies, where we foster direct conversations around expectations, strategy, and shared progress.
In a market that often prizes noise over substance, our transparent approach provides clarity and reinforces a belief we hold deeply: disciplined, long-term capital allocation delivers lasting value.
Rationality guides every aspect of our investment philosophy. It is the anchor behind every decision, the filter through which we evaluate opportunities, and the reason we act with discipline and clarity rather than emotion or haste.
This mindset helps us identify Italy’s most exceptional companies and stand by them through each stage of growth.
We apply rigorous evaluation methods to assess operational efficiency and competitive strength, both domestically and internationally.
Even through market cycles, we remain grounded in this rational perspective, focused on compounding value over time, not chasing short-term gains.
Our mission is to help HNWIs invest safely in Italy and get their Golden Visa.
Experienced investors, trusted advisors, and pioneers in Golden Visa fund structuring, our leadership combines deep financial expertise with a long-term view.
Dario Montagnese is an experienced investor with over 15 years in finance and a proven track record in alternative assets, including private equity and venture capital. He develops investment products for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients throughout Southern Europe, with particular expertise in advising on Golden Visa investments.
Previously, Dario held senior positions at European SMEs and tech companies, specializing in M&A, business management, and investment evaluation. He serves as a Visiting Professor of Financial Mathematics at the University of Turin, where he also earned his MBA, complementing his Master in General Management from ESCP Europe.
A respected voice in financial circles, Dario regularly speaks at international finance conferences and contributes to industry publications on alternative investments and global citizenship programs.
Michael Maxwell is a seasoned leader in the international investment migration space with a strong track record across private equity, real estate, and fund structuring.
As Managing Partner of Portugal Panorama and co-founder of Aquila Capital, Michael has played a pivotal role in establishing and scaling some of the most prominent investment platforms tied to Portugal’s Golden Visa program. He was instrumental in the launch of Dixcart Domiciles, a residency-by-investment business within the Dixcart Group, advising high-net-worth individuals on cross-border tax optimization and global residency strategies.
In 2017, Michael advised on the creation of the very first Golden Visa-eligible fund in Portugal, laying the groundwork for a new era of fund-based immigration solutions. As a founding member of one of Portugal’s leading fund management firms, he helped grow the platform to seven regulated funds before a successful exit.
Ariete Capital enables applicants to obtain a Golden Visa through a €2,000,000 investment in Italian government bonds, one of the safest and most conservative options available.
The capital is allocated to BTPs or equivalent long-term instruments issued by the Italian Republic, with a maturity of at least 2 years, and held throughout the duration of the residence permit.
This path offers:
State-backed security, with minimal risk of capital loss
Passive income via interest payments
A clear, predictable structure requiring no active management
It’s particularly suited for:
Investors with low risk tolerance
Individuals focused on capital preservation
Applicants seeking the most institutionally stable route
While returns are modest, this route ensures legal residency through a structure aligned with sovereign financial instruments and minimal exposure to market volatility.
Ariete Capital provides access to a Golden Visa-eligible path through a €1,000,000 philanthropic donation to Italian public-interest initiatives, in line with national priorities.
These contributions are made to officially recognized organizations operating in sectors such as education, culture, scientific research, and immigration support — initiatives that enrich Italy’s long-term development and social impact.
While this investment path does not provide financial return, it offers the most streamlined, low-effort route to residency, without the complexity of managing assets or holding capital at risk.
This route is ideal for:
High-net-worth individuals looking to combine mobility and legacy
Families or trusts with charitable mandates
Applicants who value simplicity and social contribution over financial gain
This is a donation-based investment, best suited for those seeking to align their residency goals with long-term values and public good.
Ariete Capital offers a distinctive investment pathway that combines European residency with ownership in some of Italy’s most iconic companies.
Through a minimum investment of €500,000, investors acquire Class B Units in a KPMG-audited Italian entity that allocates capital across a curated portfolio of market leaders including Ferrari, Moncler, Brunello Cucinelli, Campari, and Technogym.
The strategy is deliberately structured:
10% in cash equivalents
This diversified allocation targets a net IRR of 9%, balancing capital preservation with growth.
Ariete provides both a legitimate pathway to Italian residency and meaningful exposure to Italy’s luxury, lifestyle, and industrial champions, making it an ideal solution for investors seeking both European access and long-term capital growth rooted in Italian excellence.
Ariete Tech Solutions, the technology division of Ariete Capital, offers a Golden Visa–eligible investment through a €250,000 position in a certified innovative startup revolutionizing the valuation of alternative assets.
The company’s AI-powered platform delivers instant, data-driven pricing and predictive analytics for illiquid assets such as classic and supercars, fine art, luxury watches, yachts, wines, and private credit. It operates in a multi-trillion-euro market where accurate valuations are in high demand.
The model is proven:
Investors receive equity in a high-growth AI venture uniquely positioned at the intersection of FinTech, alternative investments, and digital transformation. The structure is professionally managed and fully compliant, with clear liquidity pathways through strategic exits or public offering.
This is a residency-eligible investment designed for those seeking early-stage upside alongside the lifestyle and mobility benefits of Italian residency.