EPISODE #6 - Marco Natoli of European Investment Fund
In the #6 episode of EstVCA LP Insights, we were honored to welcome Mr. Marco Natoli - Head of Lower Mid-Market Equity Investments, Northern, Eastern & Southern Europe at European Investment Fund (EIF). Established in 1994, EIF is part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group. Based in Luxembourg it has over EUR 10 billion of Net Equity Commitments across over 550 funds all over European Union and Accession Countries.
The episode is hosted by EstVCA board member – Sille Pettai from SmartCap and the topics include:
- Main structures and instruments that EIF uses to invest in, looking more specifically at the pockets that EIF invests from in the Nordic-Baltic region.
- Reflection on 2022 and a few years ahead on trends that will be shaping the PE&VC market.
- The episode also takes a deeper dive into the investment process, and criteria of EIF on the selection PE/VC funds as well as talks about fund performance and outlook.
- And finally, the chat will naturally also look at ESG goals and sustainability priorities that EIF has set.
About Marco Natoli
At EIF since January 2009, Marco is heading the Lower Mid-Market team investing in equity, hybrid debt / equity and private debt funds across Europe, with a particular focus on the Northern, Eastern and Southern regions. He coordinates the Lower Mid-Market investment activity for the AMUF European Private Equity compartment and for several fund-of-funds initiatives, each one with specific geographical scope, (i.e. Turkey, Poland, Baltics, Central
Europe, Italy, Portugal). He represents EIF on the Advisory Boards of over 20 funds. Prior to EIF, he worked in direct investments, in an Early Stage VC fund, and in management consulting. Marco holds an M.S. degree in Industrial Engineering and Management.
About European Investment Fund (EIF)
Established in 1994, EIF is part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group. Based in Luxembourg it has over EUR 10 billion of Net Equity Commitments across over 550 funds all over European Union and Accession Countries. EIF has a tripartite shareholding, which includes the EIB, the European Union represented by the European Commission, and a number of public and private European banks and financial institutions. EIF is rated AAA/Aaa.
Beyond their expected performance, the EIF is selecting private equity and mezzanine funds directly contributing to EU objectives, such as the development of a knowledge-based society, with a focus on innovation, growth and employment, the promotion of entrepreneurial spirit, regional development and the cohesion of the European Union and Accession Countries. https://www.eif.org
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At EIF since January 2009, Marco is heading the Lower Mid-Market team investing in equity, hybrid debt / equity and private debt funds across Europe, with a particular focus on the Northern, Eastern and Southern regions. He coordinates the Lower Mid-Market investment activity for the AMUF European Private Equity compartment and for several fund-of-funds initiatives, each one with specific geographical scope, (i.e. Turkey, Poland, Baltics, Central
Europe, Italy, Portugal). He represents EIF on the Advisory Boards of over 20 funds. Prior to EIF, he worked in direct investments, in an Early Stage VC fund, and in management consulting. Marco holds an M.S. degree in Industrial Engineering and Management.
About European Investment Fund (EIF)
Established in 1994, EIF is part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group. Based in Luxembourg it has over EUR 10 billion of Net Equity Commitments across over 550 funds all over European Union and Accession Countries. EIF has a tripartite shareholding, which includes the EIB, the European Union represented by the European Commission, and a number of public and private European banks and financial institutions. EIF is rated AAA/Aaa.
Beyond their expected performance, the EIF is selecting private equity and mezzanine funds directly contributing to EU objectives, such as the development of a knowledge-based society, with a focus on innovation, growth and employment, the promotion of entrepreneurial spirit, regional development and the cohesion of the European Union and Accession Countries. https://www.eif.org
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