Nextalia Targets Rome as New Hub Connecting Capital, Institutions, and Industry
Nextalia has officially inaugurated its new office in Rome, a significant milestone for the company. CEO Francesco Canzonieri describes this move as “a strategic step in the growth and consolidation” of the firm. In an interview, Canzonieri emphasized that the capital represents a natural location to strengthen dialogue with institutions, public investors, and major industrial players in Italy.
Establishing a New Hub in Rome
The main goal is to create a “hub for relationships and development” that connects capital raising with national industrial policy and the needs of the real economy. This reinforces Nextalia’s role as an investment platform dedicated to sustainable and competitive growth for Made in Italy.
Company Background
- Founded: 2021
- First Fund Launch: Nextalia Private Equity in 2022
- Initial Capital Raised: €800 million
- Current Assets Under Management: Over €2 billion
- Investor Composition: Institutional investors and entrepreneurial families
Nextalia has established itself as a key player in Italy’s private markets. Canzonieri also shared plans for significant developments in the coming months, including the entrance of a new shareholder and an increase in shares held by existing partners.
Upcoming Fund Developments
Nextalia is nearing the first closing of Nextalia Credit Solutions, which focuses on customized credit solutions for Italian businesses. Additionally, the closing of Nextalia Flexible Capital, aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is on the horizon.
Regarding the private equity fund, Canzonieri noted that it has secured over 90% of its targeted fundraising. In 2026, Nextalia plans to launch Nextalia Private Equity 2 with a target of over €1 billion and a maximum threshold of €1.5 billion.
Strategic Investment Focus
Nextalia’s strategy has concentrated on three key sectors:
- Agribusiness
- Education and Corporate Training
- Fintech and Technology
Investments have already contributed to the growth of companies like Diagram in agritech, which was later sold to Cdp, Firstance in fintech, and Digit’Ed, a leading player in corporate training in Italy.
The upcoming fund will have a broad sectoral focus, including manufacturing, technology, tourism, and other high-excellence areas for scalability.
Unique Competitive Advantage
Canzonieri highlights that Nextalia’s competitive advantage lies in its relational capital and ability to mobilize economic, financial, institutional, and industrial networks to support portfolio companies. He emphasized their operational approach, distancing themselves from passive investment strategies.
The Roman office will serve both logistical and strategic functions, acting as a hub for discussions with institutions, pension funds, and public-private partners. Mario Vitale will lead this office as the new head of Corporate Affairs & Business Development, supported by a senior management team.
Regulatory Environment
Canzonieri has welcomed the recent reforms to the Tuf regulations, recognizing venture capital and private equity as strategic asset classes for the real economy. He argued that these changes strengthen the role of private capital as a development lever, enhancing the contributions from private and pension investors.
“Pension funds, already our partners, are a strategic development engine that has fundamentally contributed to the growth of the real economy,” Canzonieri stated, expressing hope for their roles to expand further.
