PAOLO GUIDA
Investor
ANDREA OLDRINI
Consulting Partner
HERBERT DOLEISCH
Investor
TILL BOSSERT
Entrepreneur
JÜRGEN RILLING
Entrepreneur
NICOLAS RUDZKI
Investor
LORIS LANZELLOTTI
Investor
ALEXANDER KIRN
Entrepreneur
IGNACIO OLAVARRIA
Investor
JOSE MARIA VARA
Entrepeneur
JAN SIMON
Investor
JUAN CUESTA
Investor
OLIVER STEINKI
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Vela Equity Partners
We are an independent partnership composed of an international group of entrepreneurs, managers, and investors. Our goal is to support the generational transition of a high-potential company, preserving its legacy while unlocking its full growth potential
Vela Equity Partners is a search fund dedicated to acquiring and sustainably growing an Italian business over the long term, leveraging a balanced combination of operational expertise and investment experience.
WHO ARE WE
GUIDO EMANUELE FUCCI
Guido is the Founder and Managing Partner of Vela Equity Partners. He brings a unique blend of operational and investment expertise, backed by 15 years of experience in both engineering and private equity.
Before founding Vela Equity Partners, Guido was a Principal at Ambienta, a leading Italian private equity firm, where he contributed to multiple investments in Italian and international small and medium-sized enterprises, evaluating over 1,000 opportunities throughout his career. He began his professional journey at Saipem, managing large-scale energy infrastructure projects across four continents.
Guido holds a Master of Advanced Management from Yale School of Management, an MBA from IE Business School in Madrid, and a Master of Science with honors in Building Engineering from Politecnico di Torino.
MANAGERS AND ENTREPRENEURS
INVESTMENT FUNDS
PARTNERS
Twenty-five years of experience
Our Expertise
Financial & Personal
Corporate & Business
We are an independent Law firm with 120 lawyers. We have been serving leading market leaders since 1992, with specialist legal knowledge. Together with our clients, we take a broad view of people, society and the business.
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Sectors Characteristics
LOW CYCLICALITY
Sectors with low sensitivity to economic cycles, ensuring stability and resilience over time.
MEGATRENDS
Industries benefiting from strong
macroeconomic trends, structural growth drivers, and long-term tailwinds.
FRAGMENTATION
Markets with a high number of small and medium players, fostering a dynamic environment with opportunities for consolidation.
LIGHT
Businesses with low to moderate capital intensity, allowing for operational flexibility and efficient resource allocation.
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Target Criteria
EBITDA
EBITDA MARGIN
CASH GENERATION
- Competitive advantages and barriers to entry
- Stable history of revenue, profitability and cash generation
- High growth prospects, both organic and via M&A
- Motivated seller and a healthy company culture
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
A Trasparent Acquisition Process
IN PERSON MEETING
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
LOI AND EXLUSIVITY
DUE DILIGENCE
SIGNING AND CLOSING
BUSINESS CONTINUITY
After the acquisition, we take on the managerial leadership of the company, enabling the entrepreneur to gradually step back from day-to-day operations while still offering the opportunity to provide strategic support for the company’s growth.
LONG TERM VISION
Unlike traditional private equity firms, we adopt a long-term perspective with no predefined exit deadlines. Our goal is to strengthen the company culture and build upon its success over time.
GROWTH
Vela Equity is led by an entrepreneur with a deep curiosity and a strong commitment to preserving the company’s DNA while driving sustainable growth. Our approach combines an engineering background with extensive investment experience and a robust network of international partners and investors.
FLEXIBITY
We tailor our approach to accommodate the specific needs of sellers, including reinvestment options, customized deal structures, and adaptable capital solutions. Transparency is at the core of our process, fostering trust and alignment with the entrepreneur
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