The Vertis group is an independent and dynamic asset management company, regulated by the Bank of Italy, operating through closed-end investment funds, reserved to qualified investors. The group invests in research projects, spin-offs, start-ups and SMEs, and is a reference point for investments in innovative Made in Italy companies

SGR’s teams have established international relationships and possess more than 250 years of combined experience in finance, consultancy, research, and management positions in large corporations

As a result of Vertis’ independence, track record and wealth of information, it holds a leading position in the venture capital and high-tech investment markets, enabling it to select investments with an edge

Fund size: Minimum amount € 30 mln, Target € 65 mln, Hard cap € 100 mln

Duration of the Fund: 12 years from the first closing, extendable up to a further three years (3 one-year periods) at the request of the SGR with the positive opinion of the Investors

Investment Focus: The Fund invests in start-ups operating on technologies, products and/or services related to the industrial and digital sectors

ESG: The Fund supports best practices in Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI). The SGR adopts an internal policy to promote a sustainable approach to investing, based on the integration of environmental, social and governance sustainability criteria. The Fund is managed through an investment process that promotes environmental and/or social characteristics (Art. 8 of the EU SFDR)

Investment Period: 5 years from the first closing extendable by one additional year upon request of the SGR with the positive opinion of the Unitholders’ Meeting. Possibility to interrupt the Investment Period with the approval of the Investors