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Scipio Swanlaab SF SCR, a newly launched global fund focused on acquiring SMEs through the SF model, has successfully completed its first close, raising €10M. The fund, a partnership between Scipio Capital BV and Swanlaab Venture Factory SGEIC SA, has been operational for over six months, already completing two acquisitions: Elti in Italy and Granular Products in Australia.
The first close attracted participation from institutional investors with significant experience in this asset class. Aitor Sancho, General Partner at Scipio, expressed enthusiasm for the support received: “We are thrilled that investors familiar with the SF model, who believe in it and have hands-on experience acquiring companies through it, have chosen to partner with us. There’s no greater vote of confidence than when experts in a field decide to collaborate with you.”
Over the past four years, Scipio Holding has supported approximately 40 searchers and completed 12 acquisitions. The early success of this new fund is attributed to its disciplined investment criteria and decentralized approach, enabling it to seize opportunities in diverse markets. Monte Davis, General Partner at Scipio, emphasized their commitment: “Our goal has always been to capitalize on the best investment opportunities as they arise. We couldn’t let a great opportunity slip by just because the fund hadn’t officially closed. In this venture, we are the largest investors ourselves, having financed operations with our own capital, showing our commitment to a long-term vision.”
Juan Revuelta, General Partner at Swanlaab, highlighted the strategic importance of the investment: “For Swanlaab, investing in SFs is a strategic evolution. It offers a unique opportunity for Spanish investors to participate in a vehicle that addresses succession issues for business owners—issues they likely face themselves.”
With several acquisitions in progress, the fund anticipates a second close within the next nine months, opening the door for new investors to join this innovative and promising vehicle.
