Alpha Test

Alpha Test is the leading Italian company in preparing students for admission tests to limited enrollment university faculties. Founded in 1987 in Milan, it conducts preparation courses throughout Italy and publishes top books for passing the selections. With over 25 years of experience, it has organized 2,000 courses across Italy, engaged 200 teachers, and prepared 80,000 students. Its editorial catalog includes books for preparing for public competitions, company selections, qualification exams, and professional registries, as well as military competitions. Over the years, the catalog has expanded to include volumes on meteorology, law, health, management, hobbies, and leisure. As part of its development, since 2002, the publishing house has also included the brand Sironi Editore, which publishes quality fiction and essays with approximately 15 releases per year. With over 100 new releases annually, selling over 3 million books€10 million, the Alpha Test-Sironi group is among the most active medium-sized publishing houses in Italy. The last investment, a Private Equity Round, occurred on 26th July 2013 and involved Alcedo as the investor.