Investment Solutions
Clessidra Private Equity aims to build a diversified portfolio by investing in leading companies within their respective sectors, characterized by high growth potential and with an Enterprise Value ranging from €100 million to €500 million.
In its acquisition operations, Clessidra Private Equity places great emphasis on building strong partnerships with entrepreneurs and management teams of its portfolio companies. While providing strategic guidance, Clessidra also grants adequate operational autonomy to foster complete alignment of interests among all stakeholders.
Clessidra Private Equity is an active investor aiming to generate value at all stages of the investment cycle. The team of professionals involved comprises a wide and structured network of specialists with specific sectoral expertise, engaged in various stages of the investment process.
- Originating process favored by an extensive network of professionals and a disciplined investment approach
- Focus on majority investments in mid-sized companies operating within Clessidra Private Equity’s core industries (Industrial Goods, Consumer Products & Retail, Financial Services, Business Services, and Healthcare Industry)
- Equity ticket ranging between €40 and €100 million, with the possibility of pursuing larger investments through co-investments with LPs
- Integration of ESG principles throughout the investment cycle, from preliminary opportunity analysis to exit.
Clessidra Private Equityworks closely with entrepreneurs and management teams of its portfolio companies to pursue a shared growth plan throughout all stages of the investment management process, up to identifying the most suitable exit strategy.
- Placement of new managerial figures within its portfolio companies to support entrepreneurs and management teams.
- Active and direct involvement of the Clessidra Private Equity team in the management of the portfolio companies to promote value creation and achieve sustainable and lasting development goals.
- Engagement of portfolio companies in defining an ESG action plan and promoting commitment to sustainability.
- Ongoing monitoring of portfolio company progress against ESG objectives through annual collection of specific key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Comprehensive and transparent communication to investors on the ESG performance of investees based on annual KPI monitoring.
Clessidra PE’s five core industries, which include sectors most widely involved in Italian private equity investments in recent years, continue to highlight interesting fundamentals for investors.
Clessidra Private Equity enjoys a significant competitive advantage in these sectors, thanks to a solid track record of investments and the extensive experience and deep relational network of the investment team and Industry Specialists.
Industrial Goods & Services
Consumer Products & Retail
Financial
Services
Business
Services
Healthcare
Industry
Value Creation
Clessidra Private Equity is the reference partner for Italian entrepreneurs facing business challenges such as generational succession, strategic repositioning, and international expansion.
We Support "Made in Italy" for the Global Market
Clessidra Private Equity invests in companies operating in sectors of “Made in Italy,” where Italy boasts a leading global position and significant potential for international growth. Typically, target companies are leaders of excellence in their respective sectors with a strong propensity for exports and products characterized by high-quality standards.
We Strengthen the Managerial Structure and Support Strategic Choices of Family-Run Businesses
The Italian economy is characterized by the presence of family-run businesses facing the challenge of generational succession. Clessidra Private Equity investments aim to provide solutions to generational transition, supporting strategic decisions, expansion into new markets, and strengthening the managerial structure. Investments are typically made in partnership with the owning family to preserve business know-how.
We Implement Buy-and-Build Strategies in Fragmented Sectors
Clessidra Private Equity pursues the development plan of its portfolio companies through buy-and-build strategies and transformational acquisitions. Over the investment period, Clessidra Private Equity has completed more than 30 add-on operations for its portfolio companies.
We Develop the Consolidation Potential of Italian Companies
Clessidra Private Equity selectively invests in leading companies in their respective sectors with strong growth potential in markets characterized by low penetration levels, significant entry barriers, and consolidation opportunities. In such sectors, which offer good visibility of potential future returns, companies’ growth opportunities are identifiable through economies of scale, increasing productivity, and efficiency.
