Columna Capital

Columna Capital is an entrepreneurial investment firm established in 2009, with offices in London and Lugano, Switzerland. The firm specializes in investing in small to mid-market companies across various sectors, including healthcare, technology, industrials, and commercial services, primarily within continental Europe. Columna Capital focuses on acquiring direct equity interests and deploying development capital to facilitate growth. The firm targets off-market opportunities and collaborates closely with management teams and stakeholders to enhance long-term value. Additionally, Columna Capital acquires majority interests from limited partners in end-of-life private equity funds, aiming to realize value from the underlying assets through restructuring, sales, or liquidation.

Rory Devlin

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Andrea Frecchiami

Partner

Davide Gangemi

Analyst

Jaime Bachs Lobo

Principal

Flavio Marzona

Managing Director and Head of Luxembourg Office

Charles Nantois

Managing Director

Vilmos Pongrácz

Co-Founder and Partner

Michael Tose

Co-Founder and Partner

Gemma Zaino

Principal

6 past transactions

SantéVet

Venture Round in 2022
SantéVet is a leader in the animal health insurance sector, established in 2003. The company specializes in providing a range of insurance policies for pets, including dogs, cats, and smaller animals like hamsters and parrots. Its offerings allow pet owners to receive total or partial reimbursement for veterinary expenses, covering incidents such as accidents, illnesses, vaccinations, and therapeutic food. With a turnover of €20 million and a workforce of over 80 employees, SantéVet is recognized for the quality of its products and services by both clients and veterinary professionals. The company holds ISO 9001 certification, reflecting its commitment to high standards in customer service and operational excellence.

SantéVet

Acquisition in 2017
SantéVet is a leader in the animal health insurance sector, established in 2003. The company specializes in providing a range of insurance policies for pets, including dogs, cats, and smaller animals like hamsters and parrots. Its offerings allow pet owners to receive total or partial reimbursement for veterinary expenses, covering incidents such as accidents, illnesses, vaccinations, and therapeutic food. With a turnover of €20 million and a workforce of over 80 employees, SantéVet is recognized for the quality of its products and services by both clients and veterinary professionals. The company holds ISO 9001 certification, reflecting its commitment to high standards in customer service and operational excellence.

Pilosio

Acquisition in 2015
Pilosio S.p.A., founded in 1961 and based in Feletto Umberto, Italy, specializes in the production, sale, and rental of building structures both domestically and internationally. The company offers a diverse range of scaffolding solutions, including multidirectional, tube and clamp, and prefabricated options, as well as aluminum scaffolding. Additionally, Pilosio provides protective coverings for construction sites, modular formwork systems for various applications, and shoring structures made of steel and aluminum. Their product portfolio extends to trenchlining systems for safety, as well as structures designed for entertainment events, including stages and grandstands. Pilosio serves multiple sectors, including civil and industrial construction, restoration, maintenance, and infrastructure, positioning itself as a comprehensive provider of specialty construction materials and engineering services.

Datamars

Acquisition in 2011
Datamars was founded in 1988 as a joint venture between the technology companies Datalogic and Audemars to develop, design and manufacture state-of-the-art RFID solutions. The company quickly established itself as a world leader in RFID solutions for the animal and textile identification markets.

RCR Industrial Flooring

Acquisition in 2011
RCR Industrial Flooring provides industrial flooring solutions.

Kiala

Venture Round in 2011
Kiala is a provider of a network of collection points in Europe, specializing in parcel delivery and returns. The company offers a technological platform that automates transportation and delivery processes, facilitating an efficient system for delivering parcels to end consumers. By integrating a network of delivery service points, Kiala enhances the convenience of receiving and returning packages, catering to the evolving needs of consumers in the logistics sector.
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