Nextalia Welcomes Gavio and Moratti: Aiming for a 3.5 Billion Target in 18 Months

Nextalia Investment Management has made significant strides in the private equity sector, recently announcing ambitious plans for growth. The firm launched its Nextalia Flexible Capital fund, which has successfully garnered €370 million in just a few months, surpassing initial expectations. The target for this fund is now set at €500 million, and it remains open for further interest from investors.

Future Objectives: Aiming for €3.5 Billion

Francesco Canzonieri, the CEO of Nextalia, outlined the next steps for the company, including the commercial launch of Nextalia Credit Solutions. This new initiative is expected to begin shortly and will focus on credit investments, targeting a substantial return. Furthermore, by the end of the year, Nextalia plans to roll out another private equity fund, which aims to exceed €1 billion.

Over the past three years, Nextalia has raised a total of €2 billion, with a goal of reaching approximately €3.5 billion within the next 18 months. This ambitious target signifies the firm’s commitment to establishing itself as a leader in the Italian private equity market.

Strategic Partnerships and New Investors

Recently, Nextalia welcomed two new significant partners, Gavio and Moratti, enhancing its investor base. These families are well-known for their substantial investments in various sectors and bring a wealth of experience and confidence to the table.

• Gavio Group: represents a strong industrial lineage.
• Moratti Family: known for significant contributions to various sectors in Italy.
• Previous Investors: include notable figures such as the children of Silvio Berlusconi and Doris’ Finprog.

Canzonieri emphasized that these high-caliber investors validate Nextalia’s vision of becoming a “one-stop-shop” in Italian private equity. The company aims to help unlock the untapped potential within Italy’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Ownership Structure and Investment Strategy

Current ownership of Nextalia Investment Management stands with Canzonieri holding approximately 75%, while the remaining 25% is shared among strategic partners. These include prestigious institutions such as Intesa Sanpaolo and Unipol Assicurazioni. This collaborative structure aims to maintain a blend of institutional credibility while keeping private interests at the forefront.

Nextalia Flexible Capital is set to target both majority and minority stakes in SMEs using hybrid investment strategies. The fund’s dual focus promises diversified opportunities for growth, aligning with the market’s needs.

Upcoming Fund: Nextalia Credit Solutions

The planned launch of Nextalia Credit Solutions is also noteworthy. This new fund aims to attract €200 million and will focus on three primary sectors:

• Real Estate
• Financing Funds
• Mezzanine Financing

With high expectations for double-digit returns, Nextalia Credit Solutions is geared to become an integral part of the firm’s expansion strategy in the coming months.

Nextalia Investment Management continues to position itself as a formidable player in the Italian private equity landscape, with clear objectives and a strategy geared towards sustained growth and success.