Yana: European Small-Cap Portfolio 3 Achieves First Close
Funding | Feb 10, 2025 | Yana Investment Partners

Yana European Small-Cap Portfolio 3 SCSp, advised by Yana Investment Partners, has reached its first close on February 6, 2025. This fund has attracted investment from 28 different institutions, family offices, and high net-worth individuals, predominantly from Europe. Over 80% of these investors were involved in the fund’s predecessor, underlining continued trust and interest in Yana's investment strategy. This fund aims to secure positions in 8-10 European small-cap companies through transformational buyouts, buy-and-build, replacement capital, and growth scenarios alongside experienced partners. The strategy involves quick capitalization to reduce fee impact and will offer substantial co-investment opportunities. Yana’s focus remains on providing high risk-adjusted returns through careful selection and diversification across sectors, countries, and partners.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Investment Management
- Small-Cap Investments
Geography
- Europe – The fund's focus is on European small-cap companies, with investors from countries such as Germany, Switzerland, and France.
Industry
- Private Equity – The article discusses a private equity fund's first close, highlighting investment strategies and target sectors.
- Investment Management – Relates to fund management and attracting investments from institutions, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.
- Small-Cap Investments – Specifically targets investment in small-cap companies across Europe with buyout and growth strategies.
Financials
- Not Specified – The article does not specify the financial amounts related to fund size or specific investments.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Yana Investment Partners | Advisor and Manager | Company | Advises and manages the Yana European Small-Cap Portfolio 3 SCSp. |
Yana European Small-Cap Portfolio 3 SCSp | Fund | Company | The investment fund targeting European small-cap companies. |
Institutions, Family Offices, and High Net-Worth Individuals | Investors | People | 28 entities from across Europe investing in the fund. |