ARCADIA SGR
Arcadia SGR, independent and management-controlled, makes investments in small and medium-sized Italian companies.
In 2009 Arcadia obtained authorisation from the Bank of Italy to operate as a fund management company. Arcadia is registered in the Register of Asset Management Companies (SGR) – AIF Managers Section (Article 35 of Legislative Decree No. 58/1998) under No. 121, and in the Italian EuVECA Managers Section under No. 23 (Article 4-quinquies of Legislative Decree No. 58/1998).
In 2012, Arcadia completed the closing of its first fund Arcadia Small Cap, a closed-end fund that includes such investors as the European Commission, through funds managed by the European Investment Fund.
In 2017 Arcadia has started the operations of Arcadia Small Cap II, with the renovated support of the European Investment Fund.
In 2023 Arcadia has started the operations of Arcadia Sustainable Capital III, placed in Art. 8 of SFDR.
Arcadia’s approach in the management of its investment portfolio mirrors that of a holding company with direct control over its various subsidiaries. Arcadia’s management team maintain a constructive and active presence within the companies in which Arcadia is invested.
Arcadia’s goal is to create value in the invested companies by focusing on business strategy, improving performance and strengthening the management team. This is achieved through the introduction/improvement of business intelligence tools.