– Investindustrial has closed its latest flagship fund, Investindustrial VIII (Fund VIII), with €4 billion in commitments, surpassing its €3.75 billion target.
– This fundraising success reinforces the firm’s leadership in the mid-market and its operationally driven investment approach.
– Fund VIII will focus on mid-market investment opportunities, particularly in high-quality Southern European businesses with global revenues and growth potential.
– Investindustrial is a preferred partner for family-owned businesses looking to scale and achieve international leadership.
– The firm will leverage its industrial approach and a global team of 200+ professionals across 8 offices and 3 continents to support businesses in strategic global transformation.
– Its buy-and-build strategy, with 217 add-on acquisitions to date (approximately 2 per month), highlights its ability to execute complex value creation plans.
– Andrea C. Bonomi, Chairman of the Industrial Advisory Board, emphasized the firm’s ability to drive value, generate strong returns, and support mid-market companies through operational improvements.
– Global Co-Heads of Capital Solutions, Shruti Shastry and Johana Zhera, highlighted investor confidence in Fund VIII despite macroeconomic challenges.
– The fund attracted strong re-up demand from existing investors and new commitments from high-quality institutional investors.
– Fund VIII secured capital from pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, banks, endowments, foundations, funds of funds, and family offices.
– Investor commitments came from Europe (57%), North America (23%), and the Rest of the World (20%).
