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DECALIA
DECALIA Asset Management SA was established in 2014 in Geneva. Alfredo Piacentini, a co-founder of Banque Syz, leads the firm alongside shareholder Rodolfo De...
DECALIA
DECALIA Asset Management SA was established in 2014 in Geneva. Alfredo Piacentini, a co-founder of Banque Syz, leads the firm alongside shareholder Rodolfo De Benedetti, whose family ties include COFIDE S.p.A. The multi-family office serves private and institutional clients with portfolio management and private markets access. DECALIA deploys across public equities, private equity, private credit, and real estate. DECALIA Capital executes direct minority and majority stakes in Swiss SMEs, including Edge Strategy in 2022, Best of Switzerland Tours, Epiona, OnO, Physio Clinics, MediGroup, Kugler Bimetal, and ProNet Services. The firm also anchored Atempo Growth Fund II, a €426 million European tech lending vehicle. Geographic reach covers Europe, North America, and Asia. The firm reports 7500 million USD in assets. DECALIA maintains board seats at Varia Swiss RealTech and participates in the Swiss Association of Asset Managers. In 2021 it hired Alexander Roose and Quirien Lemey from Degroof Petercam. Additional vehicles include Decalia Sicav in Luxembourg. DECALIA Capital requires partners to commit personal capital alongside client funds in each direct investment. This alignment structure distinguishes the firm from standard multi-family offices that rely solely on external managers or fund-of-funds vehicles.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2014
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
Geneva
Corporate office
Geneva, Switzerland
Principals
Alfredo Piacentini
Managing Partner
Rodolfo De Benedetti
Shareholder and Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at DECALIA?
Alfredo Piacentini serves as managing partner. Rodolfo De Benedetti acts as shareholder and director with external board oversight at CIR S.p.A.
How does DECALIA source proprietary deal flow?
DECALIA Capital targets Swiss SMEs through direct outreach and board networks. The firm also anchors emerging managers in private credit.
Does DECALIA participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm makes both anchor LP commitments, such as to Atempo Growth Fund II, and direct equity investments through DECALIA Capital.
What investment stages does DECALIA typically target?
DECALIA Capital focuses on growth equity, buyouts, and distressed situations in Swiss companies.
Where does DECALIA maintain its geographic footprint?
Headquartered in Geneva with confirmed activity across Europe, North America, and Asia.
How is DECALIA related to the De Benedetti family?
Rodolfo De Benedetti is a principal shareholder and director. His father Carlo De Benedetti founded the CIR Group.
Does DECALIA maintain philanthropic structures?
A representative serves on the council of the ISREC Foundation focused on cancer research in Switzerland.
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