Andrea Ottaviano

Clessidra Private Equity invests in middle-market companies located in Italy with an enterprise value of EUR 100 - 500 million. The firm focuses on sectors such as Industrial goods & services, financial services, consumer products & retail, business services and healthcare. It provides financing for buyout transactions with an investment size of EUR 40 - 100 million. It makes co-investments and also acquires majority, minority and controlling interest.

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L Catterton Europe, formerly known as L Capital Management or LCM, is a private equity investment manager focused on companies with strong image content and development potential in the consumer-goods segment, with 50 to 300 million Euros in turnover. The firm invests in companies developing aspirational brands of consumer goods and services in Western Europe and the US, with a particular focus on France and Italy. They particularly target companies and funds related to the luxury sector, wines and spirits, gourmet food, high-end apparel, personal care, well-being, household items, home equipment and specialized retail. The firm has invested in smart waters, sportswear, dietary supplements, toy distribution, home fragrances, leather goods and shoes, fashion jewelry retail, beauty centers, food products, video-game distribution and patio furniture. L Catterton Europe specializes in expansion financing, acquires minority interests and seeks board representation. The firm generally invests between 15 and 40 million Euros per deal. Their investment selection process emphasizes the quality of the consumer brands under development and the entrepreneurial outlook of the management team.

Sofipa is an active manager which invests primarily in Italian small- to medium-sized companies in industrial sectors including leisure, professional and consumer cleaning appliances, specialty inks, outsourcing services, software, vending machines for food and beverages, fashion accessories, wholesale tire distribution and heat exchangers for refrigeration and air conditioning. They do not invest in companies in the real estate, banking and insurance sectors. The firm seeks to invest EUR 10-50 million in companies which are leaders in their market, and have a strong management team, significant competitive advantages, high growth potential and generate strong cash flow. They acquire majority or minority positions, partnering with investee company management to increase growth. Sofipa invests across development stages, providing expansion financing, replacement capital and funding for MBOs, MBIs and LBOs.