RedFish Long Term Capital

RedFish Long Term Capital is an Italian industrial holding company and private equity firm that specializes in acquiring long-term stakes in Italian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and family-owned businesses. The firm focuses on supporting these companies through managerialization, accelerating their growth, and creating long-term value. They are generalist in nature but show particular interest in sectors such as precision mechanics, railway, aerospace, food, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Oil & Gas, and telecommunications. RedFish Long Term Capital typically targets mature companies with an EBITDA greater than €2 million and expected margins exceeding 10%, often seeking those positioned in niche markets with specific products and technological know-how.

Founded in 2020, RedFish Long Term Capital S.p.A. was established by Paolo Pescetto, Andrea Rossotti, and the Bazoli and Gitti families. Based in Milan, the company was created to act as a reliable partner for investing in the real economy, particularly in Italian family-owned SMEs. The founders aimed to assist these businesses in pursuing new phases of strong development and approaching both domestic and international acquisition markets, providing organizational and financial support.

RedFish Long Term Capital invests with a long-term horizon, acquiring either qualified minority stakes or, alternatively, majority stakes, sometimes through Club Deals. Notable investments include the 100% acquisition of Movinter, a historic operator in the Italian and European railway market specializing in high-speed components. The firm also acquired a 20% stake in Expo Inox, a company producing stainless steel flue systems, and invested in SolidWorld Group, an Italian group focused on digital transition towards Industry 4.0. Other portfolio companies mentioned include PureLabs, The Compound Company, Centro Medico Ponticello, Ricerca Diagnostica, and Alpi Aviation.

The leadership team at RedFish Long Term Capital includes founders Paolo Pescetto, who serves as President, and Andrea Rossotti, who is the CEO. Francesca Bazoli is also a founder and advisor. The board comprises experienced individuals such as Ernesto Paolillo, Luigi Pacella Grimaldi, Raffaella Viscardi, and Massimo Lapucci. The investment team, led by Investment Managers Simone Lo Giudice and Lorenza Castelli, along with Legal Director Joanna Gualano and other associates, brings expertise in financial management, management control, debt optimization, and advisory services for external growth strategies.