Italian private equity firm Nextalia has welcomed two new shareholders as the Moratti and Gavio families invest via their respective family offices, reinforcing the firm’s position as an independent platform for private markets in Italy, according to a report by Reuters.
Founded by former Mediobanca and Barclays banker Francesco Canzonieri, Nextalia announced the capital increase on Friday, confirming that Angelomario Moratti and Francesco Vercesi will join the firm’s board of directors as part of the agreement.
The Moratti family, known for their historical ties to energy group Saras and Serie A football club Inter Milan, recently sold a 35% stake in Saras to global commodities giant Vitol. The Gavio family, meanwhile, controls ASTM, a key player in Italy’s toll road infrastructure sector.
Nextalia continues to see strong momentum across its platform. Its flagship Nextalia Flexible Capital fund has raised €370m in just three months – exceeding initial targets – with additional commitments expected in the coming quarters.
The firm has also initiated fundraising for its new credit strategy, Nextalia Credit Solutions, targeting €200m from institutional and professional investors. Leonardo Adessi has been appointed Chief Investment Officer for the credit business, mirroring the structure used in Nextalia’s equity operations where a single CIO oversees fund management activities.
