Clessidra Private Equity has launched Clessidra Capital Partners Green Harvest, a new closed-end fund targeting €150m with a €200m hard cap. The fund will invest primarily in small and medium-sized businesses operating in the Italian agrifood sector, with a preference for majority stakes.

Classified as an Article 9 fund under SFDR, Green Harvest is built around a decarbonisation strategy aligned with Science Based Targets. It has already attracted strong interest from both long-time Clessidra investors and new institutional backers.

The fund marks a strategic milestone for Clessidra, which has over two decades of experience investing in the Italian agrifood value chain. The new vehicle will be led by Managing Directors Emanuele Cuccio and Marco Guglielminetti, with overall direction from CEO Andrea Ottaviano.

“Clessidra Capital Partners Green Harvest marks a strategic milestone for our Group, expanding our presence in the SME market and focusing on the agrifood segment,” said Ottaviano.

Clessidra Private Equity, which is part of Clessidra Group, has raised over €3bn since inception and completed more than 30 platform deals and 30 add-ons. The firm is currently investing from its fourth private equity fund, which closed in 2023.

The launch of Green Harvest reinforces Clessidra’s long-term commitment to supporting sustainable, growth-oriented businesses across one of Italy’s most dynamic and strategic economic sectors.

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