The Equity Club (TEC)

The Equity Club (TEC) is a private capital initiative structured as a Club Deal, based in Milan, Italy. The firm focuses on supporting mid-cap Italian companies with solid fundamentals and strong management teams to achieve ambitious growth. They operate by bringing together a network of entrepreneurial families and professional investors, offering not only capital but also strategic insight, connections, and corporate experience to their portfolio companies. This approach allows for greater flexibility in investment policy, governance, and exit strategies compared to traditional private equity funds.

Established in 2018, The Equity Club was co-founded and is promoted by its management, including Roberto Ferraresi and Filippo Penatti, in partnership with Mediobanca. The firm has successfully launched multiple initiatives, including TEC1, which fully invested €500 million, and TEC2, which has raised €900 million in soft commitments from over 80 prominent Italian entrepreneurial families. This significant capital base underscores their commitment to fostering the growth of Italian businesses across various sectors.

The firm's investment portfolio is diverse, spanning a wide range of industries. Notable investments include companies in the real estate and hospitality sectors like Le Gorette Cecina Easy Camping Village, Le Palme Lazise Family Collection, and Club del Sole. They have also invested in the media and entertainment space with Lux Entertainment, and in the automotive and motorsport industry with Birel Art and Tatuus. Furthermore, The Equity Club supports businesses in areas such as loyalty and marketing performance (Jakala), luxury hotel amenities (La Bottega), biotechnology (Philogen), and advanced industrial solutions (Lincotek Group), which provides surface treatments, additive manufacturing, and integrated supply chain services for medical, industrial gas turbine, and aviation markets.

The Equity Club's team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to researching, executing, and advising on investment opportunities. Key team members include Co-CEOs Roberto Ferraresi and Filippo Penatti, who bring extensive backgrounds from leading private equity firms and investment banks. They are supported by Investment Directors like Fiamma and Rosario, and HR leadership from Christina, all contributing to the firm's hands-on approach in guiding portfolio companies towards operational excellence and global leadership.