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Temasek Buys 9% Stake in Italy's FSI, Commits to Future Funds
The partnership extends Temasek’s decade-long Italy push and gives FSI more capital to back small and midsize companies seeking international growth.
On Monday, Singapore investment firm Temasek acquired a 9% stake in Milan-based growth equity investor FSI's management company, with commitments to invest additional capital in future FSI funds.
Temasek has invested in Italy for over ten years, holding interests in luxury companies like Ermenegildo Zegna and Moncler. The Singapore firm manages a portfolio worth $518 billion across Europe and beyond.
FSI manages about $5.7 billion in assets and defines Italy's mid-market as businesses with revenues between 70 million and 200 million euros. Financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed.
Nagi Hamiyeh, president of Temasek Global Investments, called Italy an "integral" part of the firm's Europe strategy. The partnership enables Temasek to support Italian companies as they scale internationally.
FSI co-managing partner Barnaba Ravanne noted the partnership acts as an "accelerator" for international growth. The deal targets Italy's mid-market, comprising around 10,000 companies seeking institutional capital.