Clessidra Capital Credit sgr

Clessidra Capital Credit SGR is an independent asset management company that specializes in private debt, operating as a key component of the broader Clessidra Group. The firm positions itself as a financial partner for Italian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess strong industrial fundamentals. Its core mission is to support these businesses through ambitious projects focused on growth, consolidation, and turnaround initiatives. Clessidra Capital Credit SGR manages a portfolio of closed-end alternative investment funds, strategically investing in both the performing credit and distressed credit markets.

The Clessidra Group, the parent entity, was founded in 2003 by Claudio Sposito, initially concentrating on the Italian private equity sector. In 2016, Italmobiliare S.p.A., an investment holding company, acquired Clessidra. A significant diversification strategy was launched in 2019, expanding the group's activities beyond traditional private equity to include private debt and factoring. Clessidra Capital Credit SGR officially launched its first Article 8 SFDR fund, the Clessidra Private Debt Fund, in 2022, the same year it became a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment, underscoring its commitment to ESG integration.

Clessidra Capital Credit SGR's investment strategies are implemented through distinct funds, including the Clessidra Private Debt Fund, which provides financing for the growth projects of performing companies, and the Clessidra Restructuring Fund, which invests in the debts of Italian companies experiencing temporary financial distress. Additionally, the firm manages the Clessidra Credit Recovery Fund, established from the merger of Value Italy funds, which focuses on non-performing loans (NPLs) and distressed assets in both primary and secondary markets. A notable investment includes accompanying the investment in Health Italia in December 2025.

The firm boasts a dedicated team of professionals with extensive experience in credit and business management. Key team members for Clessidra Capital Credit include Mario Fera (CEO), Roberto Ippolito (Managing Director), Massimiliano Fossati (Managing Director), Chiara Maisano (Managing Director), Silvio Longari (Investment Director), Luca Marson (Investment Director), Guido Maria Dania (Vice President), Marilea Bianchi (Portfolio Manager), Folco Goggioli (Portfolio Manager), Gian Luca Di Gleria (Associate), Luca Ceroni (Analyst), and Vincenzo Guariniello (Office Support). This team leverages its expertise and deep understanding of the Italian industrial landscape to identify and implement strategies that foster long-term sustainable growth and financial restructuring.