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Alifond
Alifond was founded in 1998 as a private-sector pension fund. Its mandate covers workers in food production, processing and related industries.
Alifond
Alifond was founded in 1998 as a private-sector pension fund. Its mandate covers workers in food production, processing and related industries. Founding partners include Federalimentare and the trade unions FAT-CISL, FLAI-CGIL and UILA-UIL. The fund allocates across public equities, private equity, private debt and infrastructure. Holdings include commitments to Schroders Capital Private Equity Secondaries IV, Schroders Capital Private Equity Europe VIII, Barings European Private Loan Fund III and Arcmont DLF IV EUR Senior. Public positions include Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet and Amazon. Allocations target Europe and global developed markets. Assets stand in the low billions of euros. The fund maintains membership in Assofondipensione. Service providers include BFF Bank as custodian, Prometeia as financial advisor and Schroders, Amundi and Generali as investment managers. In April 2023 Alifond marked its 25th anniversary in Rome. Alifond operates under a bipartite governance structure with equal representation from industry associations and trade unions. Investment decisions are executed through third-party mandates rather than direct deal sourcing.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1998
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Italy
City
Rome
Corporate office
Viale Pasteur 66, Rome, Italy
Principals
Fabio Barigazzi
President
Enrico Tonghini
Vice President
Raffaello Durante
Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Alifond?
The board, chaired by President Fabio Barigazzi, sets policy. External managers including Schroders, Amundi and Generali execute mandates.
Does Alifond participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Alifond commits to external funds and secondaries vehicles. Confirmed positions include Schroders Capital Private Equity Europe VIII and Barings European Private Loan Fund III.
Where does the underlying membership come from?
Membership is restricted to employees in the Italian food industry and supporting sectors. Founding partners are Federalimentare and the unions FAT-CISL, FLAI-CGIL and UILA-UIL.
What investment stages does Alifond typically target?
The fund targets buyout, growth, secondaries and private debt strategies through closed-end AIFs. Investment horizons range from six to twelve years.
How is Alifond related to Assofondipensione?
Alifond is a member of Assofondipensione, the Italian association of negotiated pension funds.
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