Andera Partners Boosts International Presence with Key Appointments in Germany and Italy
Investor - People | Jun 12, 2025 | Andera Partners
Andera Partners, a prominent European private equity firm, is broadening its sponsorless private financing strategy across Europe with strategic hires in Germany and Italy under its Andera Acto division. Sébastien Neiss joins as Senior Advisor Germany, bringing extensive experience in M&A and growth capital, as well as a strong track record in sourcing and executing transactions. Likewise, Alberto Cornegliano Cattaneo, as Senior Advisor Italy, brings over 25 years of investment banking and industrial experience. Andera Acto aims to meet growing demand for flexible, non-dilutive financing solutions beyond France. The international strategy aligns with Andera Partners' mission to capitalize on European markets with significant growth potential, supported by a robust Andera Acto V fund, which has already raised over €800 million. The expansion reflects on strategic openings in Munich and Milan, alongside substantial investments in biotech and medical technology in Germany, and mid-market investments in Italy.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Financial Services
Geography
- Europe – Andera Partners operates across Europe, expanding its finance strategy to Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
- Germany – The appointment of Sébastien Neiss as Senior Advisor underscores Andera Acto's strategic focus on the German market.
- Italy – With the appointment of Alberto Cornegliano Cattaneo, Andera Acto is targeting the Italian market.
Industry
- Private Equity – The article discusses Andera Partners, a private equity firm, and its sponsorless financing strategy.
- Financial Services – The focus on sponsorless private financing and M&A experience of the new appointments relates to financial services.
Financials
- €800 million – Amount secured for the Andera Acto V fund, with €100 million already invested.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andera Partners | PE Firm | Companies | A leading European private equity firm, deploying a sponsorless financing strategy. |
| Andera Acto | Division of Andera Partners | Companies | Focuses on the sponsorless private financing strategy within Andera Partners. |
| Sébastien Neiss | Senior Advisor Germany | People | Responsible for establishing sponsorless financing activities in Germany for Andera Acto. |
| Alberto Cornegliano Cattaneo | Senior Advisor Italy | People | Tasked with developing sponsorless private financing in the Italian market. |
| Crédit Mutuel Equity | Former Employer of Sébastien Neiss | Companies | Where Sébastien had launched investment activities in Frankfurt. |