– Clessidra Private Equity SGR exceeded the fundraising target for Clessidra Capital Partners Green Harvest, reaching over €150 million at second closing ahead of schedule
– The fund focuses on the Italian agrifood sector and was launched in July as a closed-end alternative investment vehicle
– Key institutional investors include European Investment Fund (EIF) (part of the European Investment Bank (EIB)) and Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR, alongside existing investors
– The fund is classified as an Article 9 fund under SFDR Finance 🇪🇺, aligned with decarbonization goals and Science Based Targets initiatives (SBTi)
– Final fundraising target is expected to be reached by the end of 2026
– Investment strategy focuses on Italian agrifood SMEs, with a preference for majority stakes and consolidation opportunities
– Builds on over 20 years of Clessidra PE’s experience in the Italian agrifood sector
– Fund deployment led by CEO Andrea Ottaviano with Managing Directors Emanuele Cuccio and Marco Guglielminetti
– Strategic goal: expand Clessidra’s presence in SMEs while leveraging strong agrifood supply chain and sustainability-driven competitive advantages
– Andrea Ottaviano, CEO of Clessidra Private Equity SGR, said the fund marks a strategic milestone to expand into SMEs and the agrifood sector, leveraging long-standing experience and targeting sustainable growth opportunities
– Marco Marrone, Chief Investment Officer at the European Investment Fund, said agriculture is a core priority for Europe and the investment supports SME growth, resilience, innovation, and long-term value creation
– Luigi Tommasini, Senior Partner and Head of Strategic Initiatives at Fondo Italiano d’Investimento, said the initiative strengthens the agrifood value chain, supporting competitiveness, sustainability, and international expansion
