About us
FARO Alternative Investments SCSp SICAV RAIF (“FARO” or the “SICAV”) is an alternative investment umbrella fund managed by Gen II Management Company S.à r.l., an alternative investment fund manager authorized by the CSSF as its external alternative investment fund manager. The SICAV operates at global level with diversified investment strategies, across multiple industry sub-funds, supported by specialized Advisory Companies.
FARO investment strategies span private equity, venture capital, and fintech, and industries include the Real Economy, Innovation, and Fashion, Luxury, and Design.
With a firm commitment to ESG, the Fund offers diversified asset allocation opportunities to institutional and professional investors. Furthermore, FARO distinguishes itself as a scalable investment platform in which new strategies, and Advisory Companies, can be added through a plug & play approach.
FARO Alternative Investments SCSp SICAV RAIF (“FARO” or the “SICAV”) is an alternative investment umbrella fund managed by Gen II Management Company S.à r.l., an alternative investment fund manager authorized by the CSSF as its external alternative investment fund manager. The SICAV operates at global level with diversified investment strategies, across multiple industry sub-funds, supported by specialized Advisory Companies.
FARO investment strategies span private equity, venture capital, and fintech, and industries include the Real Economy, Innovation, and Fashion, Luxury, and Design.
With a firm commitment to ESG, the Fund offers diversified asset allocation opportunities to institutional and professional investors. Furthermore, FARO distinguishes itself as a scalable investment platform in which new strategies, and Advisory Companies, can be added through a plug & play approach.
THINK
BELIEVE
DREAM
DARE
VISION
Becoming global protagonist
in sustainable and responsible investments
VALUE PROPOSITION
Provide opportunities for diversified asset allocation as well as coinvestment, by leveraging specialized Advisory Companies to identify value generation in respective managed assets and deliver adjusted-risk returns.
Operate as a strategic partner for high potential businesses leveraging with entrepreneurial approach, leveraging the proven track-record of all Advisory Companies.
OUR VALUES
NETWORK
We create value by building partnerships with investors and management alike, by connecting our network of stakeholders, and by identifying synergies across the board.
ALIGNMENT
Our General Partner shareholders promote a consolidated entrepreneurial approach and invest in targets alongside investors to align the interests of shareholders and management.
LISTENING
We listen and learn from our partners and investors, with a growth mindset.
RESPONSIBILITY
We are committed to generating positive social and environmental impact, in parallel to amplifying economic and human capital.
SCALABILITY
We periodically add new investment strategies and industry-specialized sub-funds with a plug & play approach to offer investors amplified opportunities for capital growth and diversification.
GOVERNANCE
Gen II management Company S.à r.l. has been appointed as the alternative investment fund manager of the SICAV (the “AIFM”).
The AIFM will provide a number of services in respect of the SICAV and it will be empowered to exercise all of the rights attached directly or indirectly to the assets of each Sub-Fund.
In carrying out its activities, the AIFM will avail itself of the advisory services provided by Faro Value, as Lead Advisor, which will coordinate and supervise the services provided by a number of specialized Advisory Companies that will be involved in relation to each sub-fund.
Within this framework, the advisory process will involve the following Faro Value structures:
Board of Directors
Provision of strategic advisory to the AIFM and control of the investment/divestment opportunities sourced by the Advisory Companies for presentation to the AIFM’s Investment Committee, which is responsible for portfolio management of the assets of the SICAV.
Investment Committee
Composed by FARO Value key people and the key people of each Advisory Company, it assesses investment/divestment opportunities for each sub-fund and deliver analysis to the Board of Directors, including from ESG perspective. Each sub-fund has a dedicated Investment Committee.
Strategic Committee
Composed by selected Business Partners – entrepreneurs and family offices with complementary industrial background – delivers industry and pipeline guidance, deal strategic advices and supports the BoD in carrying on efficiently and successfully the Lead Advisor functions.
Next Generation Committee
Composed by a Team of selected under 35 talents, support the Board of Directors with out-of-the-box analysis and strategic thinking to inspire future oriented decisions
LEAD ADVISOR
LEAD ADVISOR TEAM
Giancarlo Galeone
ChairmanChairman of FARO Value. With over 30 years of experience as CEO and Board Member in top-tier companies such as Ferretti Group, Sunseeker International, and Alberta Ferretti, he led more than 5 M&A transactions to build the Ferretti Group’s brand portfolio.
Founder of Anvera and Partner at Orienta Capital Partners, he has supported over 10 deals involving Italian SMEs, including the acquisition of Sunseeker alongside FARO.
He holds a degree in Economics from the University of Bologna.
Augusto Balestra
CEOCEO of FARO Value, he leads the strategic vision and operational direction of the platform.
He brings over 15 years of experience as CEO, General Manager, and Board Member in global companies across industry, luxury, and sports sectors. With more than 10 years in private equity, he has executed over 20 transactions involving Italian and European SMEs. Former Investor Relations Director at Ferretti Group, where he oversaw the company’s first IPO on Borsa Italiana. He is Co-Founder of Orienta Capital Partners, with 25 completed deals and 5 exits (>7x MoM, >70% IRR). He holds a degree in Economics and an MBA from Bologna Business School.
Monica Magrassi
COOCOO and Board Member of FARO Value. She has over 20 years of experience in private equity and the management of alternative investment funds. She served as CEO of Clessidra Holding S.p.A., the holding company of the Clessidra Financial Group, until 2023, and previously held the roles of Head of Operations at both Clessidra Private Equity SGR and Clessidra Capital Credit SGR. She joined the Clessidra SGR team in 2003, taking part in the launch and start-up phase of both the SGR and its first fund. She also served as a Board Member of AIFI.
Roberto Del Giudice
IR & ESGResponsible for Investor Relations and ESG strategy, Roberto joined FARO Value in June 2025. With nearly 30 years of experience in private capital, he has served as Senior Partner at Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR and as Partner for Italy at IRoise Partners.
Earlier in his career, he worked at AIFI as Head of the Research Department, contributing to the development of industry analysis.
He is also an Adjunct Professor at LIUC – Cattaneo University, where he teaches topics related to corporate finance.
Antonio Dettoli
CFOChief Financial Officer at FARO Value, with responsibility for all administrative, accounting, and financial activities supporting the SICAV FARO Alternative Investments.
He has over 15 years of experience in private capital, gained at Eureka! Venture SGR, Silver Fir Capital, EFG Bank, Wise SGR, and Dexia, with deep expertise in NAV calculation, financial statements, treasury, budgeting, and alternative investment funds.
Giacomo Rossi
IRInvestor Relations Manager at FARO Value, he manages relationships with institutional and private investors, strategic positioning, and communication. He has over 10 years of international experience (Frost & Sullivan, FCA Group, Italian Trade Commission), with expertise in strategy and M&A across automotive, luxury, food, and infrastructure. He took part in BCG’s “The Future Makers” program. He holds a degree in Business Administration and refined his training in General Management at Harvard Business School.
Giulia Monaco
Fund ManagerFund Manager at FARO Value, she coordinates operational activities and supports the improvement of management and strategic processes.
She has over 8 years of experience at Orienta Capital Partners as a financial analyst, with prior roles in management control at Federcoop and Deco Industrie.
Graduated with honors in Economics from the University of Bologna, she leads and supports the team with analytical rigor in both decision-making and organizational processes.
Simone Manini
HRHR Manager at FARO Value, with over 20 years of experience in human resources management.
He has held senior roles at Ducati, Rosetti Marino, Fores Engineering, and Orienta Capital Partners.
He has overseen full-spectrum HR operations in complex Italian and international corporate environments, with a strong focus on recruitment, training, talent development, and compensation & benefits.
He holds a degree in Work Psychology and an Executive MBA from Bologna Business School.
At FARO, he leads organizational development, talent management, and supports portfolio companies on all HR-related matters.
Francesco Bellarmino
Fund SpecialistFund Specialist at FARO Value since 2024, he supports fund and portfolio management activities and contributes to investor relations.
He has five years of experience in the banking sector and has collaborated with innovative companies and startups as an AI & Business Analyst.
He holds a degree in Financial Markets and Institutions from the University of Bologna, a Master’s in Banking and Financial Law, and has completed the McKinsey Academy program.
He is an associate member of AIFIRM.
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