Ambienta Achieves €500 Million for Small Cap Strategy
Funding | Jun 26, 2025 | Finance Community IT - 3 Private Equity

Ambienta, a prominent European asset manager dedicated to environmentally sustainable investments, has successfully garnered commitments amounting to €500 million for its small cap strategy, surpassing its initial target of €450 million. This strategic move marks a return to Ambienta's origins, focusing on smaller enterprises with revenues up to €150 million that are driven by environmental trends. The fund will initially be managed by a team in Milan and Paris, led by partners Francesco Lodrini, Yann Bak, and Giacomo Forti, with additional support from senior advisor Francesco Sogaro. The initiative is underpinned by robust investment infrastructure and proprietary methodologies like the Environmental Impact Analysis and the ESG in Action program. Key advisors for the placement included Campbell Lutyens for exclusive advisory and Kirkland & Ellis alongside Advant NCTM for legal counsel. Ambienta's strategic expansion is testament to its commitment to sustainability, reinforcing its investment philosophy even in a market environment where many are turning away from sustainable ventures.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Renewable Energy & Environmental Sustainability
Geography
- Europe – Ambienta's investment strategy and operations are primarily focused within the European market, with teams based in Milan and Paris.
Industry
- Private Equity – Ambienta operates within the private equity sector, raising funds to invest in businesses with growth potential.
- Renewable Energy & Environmental Sustainability – Ambienta focuses on sustainability-oriented businesses, investing in SMEs driven by environmental trends.
Financials
- 500 million euros – The total funds raised by Ambienta for their small cap strategy.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Ambienta | Managing Asset Manager | Company | A European asset manager focused on sustainable investments. |
Francesco Lodrini | Partner | Person | A partner at Ambienta, involved in managing the small cap strategy. |
Yann Bak | Partner | Person | A partner based in Paris, focusing on local sector expertise. |
Giacomo Forti | Partner | Person | A partner based in Milan, contributing local expertise to the small cap strategy. |
Francesco Sogaro | Senior Advisor | Person | Providing investment market expertise to Ambienta's strategy. |
Campbell Lutyens | Placement Advisor | Company | Acted as the exclusive advisor for the fund placement. |
Kirkland & Ellis | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal counsel for Ambienta's strategy. |
Advant NCTM | Legal Advisor | Company | Co-provided legal services alongside Kirkland & Ellis. |