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Special Report: Italy

The Unquote Private Equity Congress Italia
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Ahead of next week's seventh annual Italia PE Congress, unquote" has provided a round-up of important news, key appointments and analysis from the region.

2012 has been an exciting year for the Italian private equity and venture capital markets. State-backed giants including the Fondo Italiano di Investimento and the Fondo Strategico Italiano have made their presence felt, shaping the landscape almost beyond recognition. Fondo Italiano has completed 24 direct investments to date and acted as an LP in many national funds. Earlier this year, the Fondo Strategico burst onto the scene with maiden investments totalling €650m.

Smaller players have also emerged as portagonists on the venture stage. Vertis Ventures and Principia have puppeteered the early steps towards a southern Italian venture scene, evening out the geographical spread of dealflow across the country. Monti and Passera have introduced measures to promote indigenous venture capital and boost startups, while new venture funds have launched and incubators opened.

Of course, macroeconomic challenges remain, but with the momentum from Monti's government growing from above and grassroots initiatives including Why Not Italy? injecting dynamism into the market from below, the recent flurry of activity looks set to continue.

Catch up on the important news, key appointments and analyses from the region

Join us in Milan next week for the unquote" private equity conference to discuss the issues shaping the industry.

State-backed funds boost market

Fondo Strategico prepares bid for Ansaldo Energia

Fondo Strategico makes maiden investments totalling €650m

Fondo Italiano to invest in venture capital funds

The State at play: Italian government jumpstarts a flat market

 

Buoyant buyouts

Permira sells Valentino to Qatari investors

AXA PE buys 70% of Bruni Glass

AXA PE buys Limacorporate stake

 

PE firms target national treasures

Pamplona increases stake in Unicredit Group to 5%

Clessidra makes offer for Telecom Italia

3i sells Esmalglass to Investcorp

Seat Pagine Gialle in €1.3bn debt-for-equity swap

 

Joining forces

Italian and Russian banks to launch joint venture

Italian GPs ask: Why Not Italy?

A dramatic uptick in Southern European activity

 

Fundraising continues despite euro woes

360 Capital holds first closing of venture fund

Star Capital holds first closing on €70m

Synergo launches Turkish fund

SICI holds first closing of regional fund

Investindustrial nears €1.25bn hard cap

Avindia Capital launches energy fund

PE firms lose Fondiaria to Italian inner circle

 

PE tackles social issues

Could venture capital cure youth unemployment crisis in Southern Europe?

Private equity to take centre stage in Italy

Oltre answers the Big Issues

 

Market sentiment

Survey results: where is the Italian market going?

Italian sentiment: fundraising, leverage largest challenges

 

People

AIFI announces new board

AIFI appoints new president

EIF strengthens Italian ties with new chairman

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