About Us

Aurora Growth Capital S.A. SICAV-RAIF (“Aurora GC”) is a leading private equity fund focused on growth/expansion capital investments, providing financial resources and management support to unlock companies’ potential.
We invest between €15m and €60m in growth and expansion capital, acquiring majority and active minority stakes in high-potential, family-owned Italian SMEs. with €30-300 million in revenues, leaders in their niche market, export driven and with a clear competitive advantage.
We take a hands-on and industrial approach, also focusing on ESG best practices, working in partnership with entrepreneurs and managers to create value over the medium to long-term, delivering consistent returns.
Aurora GC has been structured to provide an investment opportunity for investors who are PIR compliant under the Italian law.

Our Mission

Partnering with entrepreneurs to foster growth and unlock companies' potential

Our Vision

Providing expansion equity investments and active management to Italian SMEs with a direct impact on real economy

Our Values

Deliver solid growth, leveraging on ESG-compliant and investor-friendly structure

Investment Strategy

Investment approach
  • Growth / Expansion capital through majorities and active minorities
  • Equity ticket between €15m and €60m with the option to syndicate larger investments
  • Flexible approach tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs
Investment Targets
  • Focus on Italian SMEs with turnover between €30 and €300m, leaders in their markets
  • Mainly private and family backed companies which could also face generational shift
  • Preference for export-driven companies, with a clear competitive advantage, sounding marginality and plans for growth
  • ESG-compliant companies
Value Creation
  • Hands-on and industrial approach, coupled with a disciplined governance by partnering with entrepreneurs and managers to support the execution of the growth strategies
  • Creating scalable platforms through Buy and Build strategy in fragmented industries
  • Support “Made in Italy” to the global market, developing the business’ internationalization
  • Business model optimization and strengthening the management team
  • Implementation of ESG best practices

Investment Verticals

Our investment strategy focuses on five core themes

Industrial Manufacturing & Business Services

Made in Italy

Environmental & Sustainability

Tech Growth & Digital Transformation

Healthcare