Alantra's Private Debt business has expanded to Italy with its first investment in HolwegWeber, a sustainable machinery designer, financed through a partnership with private equity firm Ambienta.

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Alantra's Private Debt business has successfully extended its operations to Italy, appointing Alberto Pierotti as Managing Director to lead these efforts. The firm has made its inaugural local investment through a corporate direct lending strategy, providing financing for the acquisition of HolwegWeber. This company specializes in designing and assembling machinery for the production of paper bags, and the acquisition was facilitated by private equity fund Ambienta.

This expansion reinforces Alantra’s Italian presence, where it currently employs over 40 professionals across diverse sectors, including Investment Banking, Credit Portfolio, Alternative Asset Management, and Private Capital. The strategic move aims to bolster its capabilities in private debt investments, catering to the growing needs of medium-sized companies in Italy.

Industry Overview in Italy

The Italian market presents substantial potential within the private debt industry, characterized by an increasing demand for flexible financing solutions among medium-sized enterpris