Letter From Milan
When it comes to private capital, institutional investors in Italy have an increasing variety of options. Exposure to US private equity, for example. And while specialized strategies have emerged (e.g. venture capital), the focus on established buyout funds has been prevailing.
Private equity issuance has been particularly active. For the first quarter of 2024, even with economic, geopolitical headwinds, and the slowdown of global M&A, 104 transactions were recorded. Per a recent ICLG report, this was the most Italian deal volume since 1988…
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