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Lares
Lares was established to manage and preserve family wealth. Mauro Silva serves as founder and co-owner of Lares Asset Management. Pietro Fioruzzi acts as...
Overview
Lares was established to manage and preserve family wealth. Mauro Silva serves as founder and co-owner of Lares Asset Management. Pietro Fioruzzi acts as founding partner of LARES Studio Legale and advisor on governance matters. The firm deploys capital into PropTech, FinTech, ClimateTech and Energy Transition & Renewables. Investment types include Digital Assets, Hedge Funds, Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Private Credit, Private Equity and Real Estate. Confirmed geographies span Europe, North America, South America and the Caribbean. Stage focus centers on development. Additional holdings comprise Apicultura Lares in Italy and the Aqua Lares yacht. Philanthropic activity includes support for Fondazione Arché. No recent operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. Governance involves separate legal and asset management entities. Francesco Galli Zugaro and Birgit Galli Zugaro maintain ownership ties through Aqua Expeditions and related vehicles.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Italy
City
Milan
Corporate office
Milan, Italy
Principals
Mauro Silva
Founder
Pietro Fioruzzi
Business Partner
Francesco Galli Zugaro
Founder
Birgit Galli Zugaro
Family Member
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Lares?
Mauro Silva serves as founder and co-owner. Pietro Fioruzzi advises on governance through LARES Studio Legale.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth origin remains undisclosed in public records.
Does Lares participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm allocates across direct holdings and multiple asset classes including Private Equity and Real Estate.
What investment stages does Lares typically target?
Development stage investments form the confirmed focus.
Which sectors does Lares focus on?
PropTech, FinTech, ClimateTech and Energy Transition & Renewables appear among confirmed sector tags.
Does Lares maintain philanthropic structures?
Fondazione Arché receives support from the family office.
How is Lares related to Aqua Expeditions?
Francesco Galli Zugaro founded Aqua Expeditions and owns the Aqua Lares yacht linked to the family office.
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