Nextalia Announces Investment in Veterinary Market
Deal News | Mar 06, 2025 | Legal Community Italy
Nextalia SGR S.p.A. has successfully closed its investment fund, Nextalia Capitale Rilancio, which is designated for professional investors seeking to support medium to large Italian enterprises experiencing temporary financial instability. The fund exceeded its target, closing with commitments of 265 million euros. The first major investment from the fund has been in Ca Zampa Holding S.p.A., a company in the veterinary sector. This investment has also facilitated a broader aggregation process including the acquisition of competitor BluVet S.p.A. and three other independent clinics, creating the new market leader, Gruppo Ca Zampa, in Italy's veterinary clinic sector. Chiomenti Law was involved in advising Nextalia, while Advant Nctm provided counsel to BluVet's shareholders and NB Aurora in their re-investment. Ca Zampa Holding received legal assistance from Carnelutti Law Firm. Pavia e Ansaldo supported Finprog Italia and MC& Partners in the transaction, and Orsingher Ortu was engaged by Innishboffin for corporate law consultations related to the investment.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Veterinary Services
Geography
- Italy – The investment fund focus and related business activities, including the creation of Gruppo Ca Zampa, are based in Italy.
Industry
- Private Equity – The article revolves around private equity investments, specifically Nextalia SGR S.p.A.'s activities and fund closure.
- Veterinary Services – The investment targets and acquisitions are within the veterinary services market, impacting Italy's veterinary clinic sector.
Financials
- 265 million euros – The amount raised by the Nextalia Capitale Rilancio fund, which exceeded its target.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nextalia SGR S.p.A. | Private Equity Firm | Company | The firm has closed its Capitale Rilancio investment fund and made investments in the veterinary sector. |
| Ca Zampa Holding S.p.A. | Target Company | Company | The veterinary services company that has received investment and is part of a larger aggregation with other clinics. |
| BluVet S.p.A. | Acquired Company | Company | A competitor in the veterinary services market acquired by Nextalia. |
| Chiomenti | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal counsel to Nextalia during the investment process. |
| Advant Nctm | Legal Advisor | Company | Assisted BluVet's shareholders and NB Aurora in their re-investment. |
| Carnelutti Law Firm | Legal Advisor | Company | Advised Ca Zampa Holding during the transaction. |
| Pavia e Ansaldo | Legal Advisor | Company | Supported Finprog Italia and MC& Partners. |
| Orsingher Ortu – Avvocati Associati | Legal Advisor | Company | Assisted Innishboffin with corporate law aspects related to the investment. |
| Innishboffin | Co-investor | Company | A co-investor with Nextalia in the veterinary investment. |
| NB Aurora | Re-investor | Company | Involved in the re-investment along with BluVet's shareholders. |
| Finprog Italia S.p.A. | Involved Party | Company | Participated in the investment transaction, supported by legal advisors. |
| MC& Partners S.r.l. | Involved Party | Company | Participated in the investment transaction, supported by legal advisors. |