Alternative Capital Partners sgr

Alternative Capital Partners SGR is an Italian asset management firm specializing in sustainable and innovative alternative investments. Authorized and supervised by the Bank of Italy and Consob, the firm focuses on managing Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) with a strong emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Their investment strategy targets private assets that generate a significant positive impact on the environment and the real economy, aiming to combine profitability with risk management through illiquid alternative strategies.

Founded in 2018 by Emanuele Ottina and Evarist Granata, Alternative Capital Partners SGR was established with the mission to bridge a gap in the Italian market for illiquid thematic alternative investments, where the penetration rate of alternative asset classes was lower compared to other European countries. The firm became a signatory of the UN-PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment) in 2018, underscoring its commitment to sustainable and responsible investing. The founding team and board members bring extensive experience from the financial, industrial, legal, and academic sectors.

The firm's investment focus includes infrastructure supporting the energy transition, private equity real estate in social and urban infrastructure for younger generations, and private debt. They manage funds such as the STEP Fund, Sustainable Securities Fund, and SMes Alternative Credit. The Sustainable Securities Fund, for instance, is a thematic private debt fund dedicated to financing green energy infrastructure projects in Italy, including energy efficiency, renewables, sustainable mobility, and the circular economy. Additionally, Alternative Capital Partners SGR, as manager, collaborates on initiatives like the DaVinci Growth Capital Fund, which supports innovative Italian small and medium businesses in digital technology, industrial technology, and life sciences and health sectors.

Alternative Capital Partners SGR leverages digital innovation in its investment and management processes, utilizing a proprietary Fintech platform that incorporates big data analytics and artificial intelligence models for risk rating, pricing, and advanced investment monitoring. The team comprises experienced professionals, including Emanuele Ottina as Executive Chairman and Head of Private Equity Real Estate, and Evarist Granata as CEO and Head of Private Capital, alongside a diverse board and investment committee.