Investment strategies
FARO Alternative Investments is an alternative investment umbrella fund operating at international level with multi-strategies in private equity and venture capital, leveraging a consolidated know-how of best-in-class Advisory Companies.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE:
Investments in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in diversified real economy sectors, mainly in excelling areas of the Italian economy, leveraging proprietary deal sourcing and focusing on equity instruments in primary or secondary market transactions, primarily through majority acquisitions, with average tickets of EUR 20–25 M and portfolio diversification across 8–10 companies.
INVESTMENT STRATEGY:
FARO is a benchmark for investments in Italian and European companies that represent the best of Made in Italy and key sectors such as food & beverage, healthcare, aerospace, sustainability, and industrial manufacturing.
We adopt a strategic and dynamic private equity approach, focusing on companies with solid economic foundations and significant growth potential. Through targeted acquisitions and development projects, we support businesses in their transformation journey, enhancing their competitiveness and market positioning.
Our strategy combines active management and personalized attention: we work closely with companies to improve operational structures, optimize supply chains, and develop new opportunities for international growth. Our goal is to transform promising businesses into market leaders, blending tradition, innovation, and sustainability.
Advisory Company
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE:
The Fund invests majority stakes, and opportunistically minority stakes with governance rights, in established fashion & luxury brands with untapped growth potential, focusing on operational transformation and long-term value creation. Target companies have topline between €100 and €200 million and positive EBITDA margins ranging from 5% to 30%, with average equity tickets of €20–100 million. The Fund actively manages acquired brands, leveraging operational expertise and a vast talent network, prioritizing hands-on transformation within the first 100 days. The investment pipeline foresees 5 asynchronous deals to ensure focused execution and appropriate dedication, primarily through majority buy-out transactions, while selected larger minority deals with governance rights are also considered.
INVESTMENT STRATEGY:
FARO positions itself as a benchmark for investments in Italian and European companies within the strategic sectors of fashion, luxury & design.
Our private equity approach is growth-oriented and dynamic: we focus on solid businesses with strong fundamentals and significant development potential. Through targeted acquisitions and expansion initiatives, we support companies in their transformation journey, enhancing competitiveness and market positioning.
The strategy combines active involvement with tailored management: we work closely with management teams to optimize operations, strengthen production chains, and foster international growth. The goal is to turn high-potential companies into recognized market leaders, blending tradition, innovation, and sustainability.
FARO provides investors with privileged access to European excellence, creating long-term value for all stakeholders and contributing to success stories that embody quality, creativity, and the entrepreneurial spirit of our territory.
Advisory Company
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE:
Venture investment in a diversified portfolio combining direct investments in innovative start-ups operating in fintech and B2B tech, from seed to Series B, with indirect exposure to top-tier U.S. venture capital fund-of-funds, accessed exclusively through a proprietary on-site network.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES:
FARO Innovation focuses on identifying and supporting highly innovative start-ups in sectors such as fintech, AI, biotech, clean energy, and digital services. We collaborate with visionary entrepreneurs from the seed stage to advanced funding rounds, with a clear focus on scalability, strategic impact, and market leadership.
Our approach combines direct investments in cutting-edge start-ups with indirect exposure to top-tier U.S. venture capital funds, ensuring exclusive access to high-potential opportunities. This strategy reduces capital requirements, diversifies risks, and maximizes growth, also thanks to direct operational support and strategic partnerships.
With FARO Innovation, investors gain access to a dynamic ecosystem that turns ideas and technologies into success stories, helping to redefine the future of financial services and global innovation while generating long-term value for all stakeholders
Advisory Company
