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Gradiente SGR S.p.A.

Private equity

Padua · Growth · 11 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Gradiente SGR focuses on the Italian entrepreneurial landscape, working alongside entrepreneurs and managers to maximize company value over the time needed to reach the objectives of a business plan agreed before the fund invests. Its purpose is to offer a concrete solution to Italian businesses and help sustain the country's long-standing industrial tradition. The firm collaborates with the Italian Stock Exchange to promote the Elite Service.

Invests inSector AgnosticEuropeItaly

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Growth
Check
$11M – $22M
HQ
Padua, IT
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2009
Tracked investments
1

Team · 11 people

from the firm's website
Carlo Bortolozzo· Founding Partner

Joined Gradiente in 2009. Previously at Lehman Brothers Private Equity, Goldman Sachs IBD and Accenture. Holds an MBA from NYU Stern and a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Padua.

Pietro Busnardo· Founder & Managing Partner

Founded Gradiente in 2009. Previously worked at Innogest SGR, McKinsey & Co. and 3i Europe. Holds an MBA from MIT Sloan and a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Padua.

Fabrizio Grasso· Partner

Joined Gradiente in 2011. Previously worked at Palladio Finanziaria and Bolton Group. Holds an MBA from SDA Bocconi and a degree in Political Science from LUISS Rome.

Lorena Lorenzon· Partnerin

Joined Gradiente in 2011. Previously at Finanziaria Internazionale and the Economic Affairs office of the Italian Embassy in Washington DC. Holds a Master in Finance from MIP and a degree in Business Administration from the University of Udine.

Alberto Calgaro· Investment Managerin

Joined Gradiente in 2014. Holds a degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Padua.

Davide Selmin· Back Office & IR Assistant, ESG Managerin

Joined Gradiente in 2018. Previously at Previnet and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Holds a degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Padua.

Lara Farina· CFO

Joined Gradiente in 2009. Previously at Sinloc and Ferrari. Holds an MBA from Profingest Management School and a Law degree from the University of Sassari.

Marika Savegnago· Investment Managerin

Joined Gradiente in 2019. Previously at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Holds a degree in Business Administration (Accounting and Finance).

Massimiliano Doria· Associatein

Joined Gradiente in 2018. Previously at EY Transaction Advisory Services. Holds a degree in Accounting, Finance & Control from Ca' Foscari University.

Rossana Lago· Executive Assistant, Office Managerin

Joined Gradiente in 2019. Previously at Edizione Holding S.p.A. and Gabrielli S.p.A.

Stefania Lotto· Investment Managerin

Joined Gradiente in 2018. Previously at PM & Partners SGR and PwC Advisory. Holds an MBA from SDA Bocconi and a degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Padua.

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Gradiente SGR S.p.A. invest at?
Gradiente SGR S.p.A. invests at the Growth stage.
What is Gradiente SGR S.p.A.'s typical check size?
Gradiente SGR S.p.A. typically writes checks of $11M – $22M.
What sectors does Gradiente SGR S.p.A. focus on?
Gradiente SGR S.p.A. focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Gradiente SGR S.p.A. located?
Gradiente SGR S.p.A. is headquartered in Padua, IT.

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