Columna Capital

📢 Columna Capital announces the successful final close of Fund III at €290m! We are delighted to announce our third and largest fund capital raise since the launch of our maiden fund in 2016, underscoring strong investor confidence and demand despite a challenging fundraising environment. We’re especially pleased that 75% of existing investors increased their commitment in Fund III, and to have attracted a number of high-calibre new investors from across the world. It’s testament to the strong track record and commitment of the Columna Capital team, and we’re looking forward to continuing our partnership with exceptional entrepreneurs and businesses on their growth journeys to come. Get more details below, and click the link in the comments for more 👇 #ColumnaCapital #PrivateEquity #FundClose

📍Last week, Asistencias Carter officially announced the opening of a new headquarters on the island of La Gomera (Tenerife).   🚚With this update, they continue to exhibit impressive growth – dedicated to providing drivers with the most extensive network of assistance services in Spain and expanding their family of over 300 employees.   Stay tuned, more to come! Michael Tose Jaime Bachs Lobo Carlos Alonso Calleja Eduardo Prieto Matos Ignacio Toledo Rodriguez

Our friends at the Datamars Sustainability Foundation (DMSF) are currently looking for a superstar Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead the foundation’s efforts to advance regenerative food production and farming systems. This remote role (open to candidates within CET +/- 3 hours) involves visionary leadership, hands-on program management, and operational oversight to empower farmers and drive socio-environmental change.   If you’re passionate about sustainability, have strong operational skills and significant experience with strategic planning, we encourage you to apply below. Applications will officially close on this Sunday, August 4th, 2024.🌿🐄👩🌾   ✍ https://lnkd.in/da4czd4x #Hiring #RemoteWork #COO #WorkInSustainability

Si è da poco concluso, a Pyla-sur-Mer in Francia, l'Annual Investment Meeting di Columna Capital. Per MSA Mizar, hanno preso parte all'evento il Direttore Generale di MSA-Multi Serass Fabio Piras e Daniele Mattutzu, CFO e Direttore Strategic Planning di Gruppo. Un'occasione per celebrare il quindicesimo anniversario di Columna Capital e incontrare altre realtà che, insieme a MSA Mizar, compongono un ecosistema imprenditoriale internazionale votato all’eccellenza. #insurance #outsourcing #claimsmanagement

Datamars has been measuring their GHG footprint annually since 2020, helping them understand their impact, guide investment and track progress. We are delighted to shout out Datamars’ Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Teresa Steele-Rika, for her leadership and the significant strides taken as a result of her and the wider teams’ efforts, across Datamars sites. Over the past four years, Datamars has seen substantial reductions in direct GHG emissions – whilst the business and production volumes have continued to grow. 🔍📉 YoY reductions on total Scope 1, 2, 3* GHG emissions from base year (2020): 2021: 5% reduction against base year 2022: 10% reduction against base year 2023: 38% reduction against base year ♻ Change in action at the Datamars production sites: It is with great pride that we share that the team in Datamars Thailand, one of the company’s largest sites, has successfully reduced their waste output as a percentage of production and dramatically increased reuse and recycling rates. The percent of waste recycled increased 65% between 2020 and 2023, by establishing institutionalised waste sorting, reuse and recycling programs supported by best practice ISO14001 environmental management frameworks. As a result, emissions generated from the disposal of waste have decreased by over 80% since 2020. Achievements to date: 🔹 YoY reductions on total Scope 1, 2, 3 GHG emissions, with a 38% reduction against base year in 2023. 🔹 Datamars Thailand achieved ISO14001 (Environmental Management Systems) certification in 2021 and ISO50001 (Energy Management) certification in 2023. 🔹 Datamars Spain, the first major site to become ISO14001 certified in 2017, also became Datamars’ first major operational site to reach zero waste to landfill. 🔹 Datamars Slovakia and Switzerland achieved ISO 14001 certification in 2018. A huge thanks and recognition to the work of the Datamars team, Daniele Della Libera + Kees van der Drift, their ESG Steering Committee and especially the teams within the operational hubs of Datamars around the world. Also thanks to Ensphere Group Ltd for their support and guidance in measurement and reporting and the team at Manglai for their work in helping to advance data capture and analysis. [*Note: The boundary of Scope 3 emissions for the above calculations was emissions generated from waste through operations and on-site water use. Wider scope 3 emissions currently being captured as part of ongoing work to complete a full scope 3 GHG inventory includes transportation and distribution, packaging and employee commuting..] Gabriele Mariani Jaime Bachs Lobo Datamars Livestock Datamars Textile ID #GHGEmissions #WasteMitigation #SustainabilityJourney

🏥 We are proud to announce that Italy's Conad has teamed up with our portfolio company, diagnostic services provider BIANALISI SPA. The retailer seeks to boost its omnichannel strategy, aimed at creating an ecosystem of services catering to a wide range of needs. Conad aims to promote a culture of prevention and facilitate access to quality healthcare and diagnostic services and special prevention pathways through this initiative. 🗨 Giovanni Gianolli, CEO of the Bianalisi Group, stated, “As a large integrated diagnostics group, we have the responsibility to conduct awareness initiatives that help citizens become more aware of their health and take care of it. As part of this partnership, we will make our qualified specialists and our facilities equipped with modern technologies available to Conad customers, also offering specific prevention packages, for example, in the cardiology, metabolic and oncology fields.” Read more below! ⤵ Andrea Frecchiami Gemma Zaino Davide Gangemi

🎙 Our Managing Partner, Rory Devlin, will be joining the 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 panel at IPEM in September alongside Federated Hermes, Google Cloud, and White & Case LLP. The agenda is below, with more exciting details to come – we hope to see you in Paris! #IPEM #GrowthEquity

ICYMI, we raised Fund III! In this fundraising environment, it 1000% takes a village. The incredible partnership and support from the Columna network and most importantly our investors means EVERYTHING. I'm honoured to be a part of this community. Awesome founders, the best LPs, and a team that puts the ❤️ in hard work! Onwards!! #ColumnaCommunity #cantstopwontstop #learningandgrowing #goteam #privateequity #partnershipcapital

🎨 Innovative B2C Marketing for an Aging Generation 📱 We are proud to highlight how our portfolio company, Over, is differentiating itself in the Italian senior living sector with its unique marketing strategies. In a country with the second oldest population in the world, Over is setting the standard for creative, educational, and empathetic B2C marketing. 💡 How they are doing it: - Sound Identity: Over has introduced a new sound identity, the first of its kind in Italy, designed to resonate with seniors and evoke a sense of familiarity and comfort.  - Anecdotal Stories: Their marketing strategy includes heartfelt anecdotal stories, bringing to life the experiences of residents in their senior living facilities. This personal touch maintains a deep emotional connection with the audience – whether potential residents or their families. 💬💪 “Marketing to an older generation requires creativity. We are dedicated to creating content that speaks to their experiences and needs,” says Ilaria Valentinuzzi, Head of Marketing and Communications at Over Group. “Our facilities are a safe space for residents, built to empower them to enjoy this chapter of their lives.” Over’s marketing team has been instrumental in growing the business and positioning it as a leader in the industry. Their innovative strategic approach is not just about attracting new residents, but also enriching their lives with meaningful and engaging content. We are excited to see how these efforts will continue to set Over apart and drive growth. #SeniorLiving #DigitalMarketing #MarketingStrategy #SoundIdentity #Storytelling Andrea Frecchiami Gemma Zaino Davide Gangemi Roberto Paratico

In case you missed it… Last week, Columna Capital announced the successful close of Fund III at €290m*, our third and largest capital raise since our maiden fund in 2016. We’ve had a fantastic reception to the announcement, and we’re very grateful that the hard work and commitment of the Columna team is being recognised. Thank you to Seb McCarthy at Private Equity News , Silvia Iacovcich at Real Deals, Greg Winterton at AlphaWeek, Nick Herbert at Investors in Healthcare, AltAssets Private Equity News, The Wall Street Journal, Mergermarket and PitchBook for the write up. Check out some of the highlights below – articles linked in the comments 👇 #ColumnaCapital #PrivateEquity *This includes fund and co-investment.