Milan, 21 January 2025 – Green Arrow Capital, one of Italy’s leading independent operators, specialised in the management of alternative and sustainable investments, announces the successful completion of the “Green Arrow Private Debt Fund II” fundraising, reaching €137 million. It is the second Direct Lending Fund managed by Green Arrow Capital SGR dedicated to Italian SMEs in support of the real economy, classified as ex. Art 8 SFDR and PIR Alternative Compliant.

The Fund, which surpassed the fundraising of its previous vintage, has already invested over half of the committed capital, completing 10 investments and carrying out two add-ons aligned with its buy&build strategy for portfolio companies. The investment team, composed of Marco Meda, Davide Moscatelli, and Umberto Pezzali, is currently evaluating further opportunities with the aim of investing a vast majority of the financial resources by the end of 2025, while simultaneously preparing to launch a third debt fund.

The Fund’s investments, structured as variable rate-loans that may be partially accompanied by equity or quasi-equity instruments, guarantee a natural protection against inflation, as well as deliver superior returns compared to the other debt classes. The Green Arrow Private Debt Fund II supports the growth of Italian companies, both in terms of revenue and employment, while working closely with entrepreneurs and Private Equity operators.

Marco Meda, Investment Director Private Debt of the Green Arrow Capital Group, stated: “The result is a reflection of our investment team’s hard work, and benefits from the first fund’s positive track record. It’s been a long journey, one that has allowed us to not only complete the fundraising, but surpass the commitments received for the first Private Debt fund. With a very broad pipeline of opportunities, we’ll soon finalise further investments in line with the Fund’s objectives”.

Claudio Ansuinelli, Head of Sales of the Green Arrow Capital Group commented: “The fundraising activity has been a resounding success, especially considering the complex and challenging fundraising environment that has characterised the market these past years. The various closings saw the participation of leading Italian institutional investors, amongst which funds of funds, pension funds, social security funds, insurance companies, banking foundations, and banks, reflecting both renewed trust and new interest compared to the previous vintage. This result, ahead of the launch of the third Direct Landing product – expected by the end of 2025 - further solidifies Green Arrow Capital’s role as one of the leading managers in this asset class”.

GREEN ARROW CAPITAL
Green Arrow Capital is one of the leading Italian asset management platforms, focused on Alternative Investments with over €2 billion assets historically raised. To date, around 100 entities have invested in the Group’s funds, almost 90% of which are represented by institutions (Banks, Sovereign Funds, Funds of Funds, Banking Foundations, Insurance Funds, Pension Funds, and Insurance Companies) and around 20% are of international origin. Green Arrow Capital was founded in 2012 by Eugenio de Blasio, the Group’s major shareholder as well as Chairman and CEO, together with co-founder Daniele Camponeschi (Group CIO) and partner Alessandro Di Michele (Group General Manager). The Partner and Deputy Chairman of SGR Francesco Maria Giovannini is actively involved in institutional relations. The Group operates in four different investment strategies - Energy & Digital Infrastructure, Private Equity, Private Credit and Real Estate - with dedicated and independent teams, and has currently in fundraising the second Private Debt fund (GAPDF II) and the fourth Private Equity fund (GAPEF IV Italian Champions) supporting Italian SMEs, as well as the Infrastructure of the Future Fund (GAIF), which invests in renewable energy and digital infrastructure in high-potential markets in Europe, as well as in the smart Real Estate Mi.To Fund. www.greenarrow-capital.com *

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