Investindustrial Closes €2 Billion Southern Europe-Focused Private Equity Fund

February 22, 2016

London, UK - Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that it has advised Investindustrial on the formation of Investindustrial Fund VI (“Fund VI”), the largest ever fund focused primarily on Southern Europe. Fund VI will pursue majority investments in quality European mid-market companies typically headquartered in Italy, Spain, Portugal or Switzerland with a strong internationalisation potential.

Fund VI is the first fund of €2 billion or more raised for the region and Investindustrial’s funds comprise three of the four funds ever raised in the region of €1 billion-plus size.

Funds partner Duncan Woollard led the Paul Hastings team, assisted by funds associate Adam Knight, with associate Nikki Johnstone assisting on the regulatory aspects.

Investindustrial reached their hard cap of €2 billion within only three months of fundraising, which is testament to the quality and dedication of the Investindustrial team and their longstanding experience in the region.

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