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Neva SGR
Neva is a consulting firm based in Paris, France, founded in 1995. It specializes in tax incentive consulting for R&D and innovation sectors within the...
Neva SGR
Neva is a consulting firm based in Paris, France, founded in 1995. It specializes in tax incentive consulting for R&D and innovation sectors within the financial services industry. Neva provides guidance on the French Research Tax Credit (CIR), Innovation Tax Credit (CII), and Young Innovative Company (JEI) status.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2020
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Italy
City
Turin
Corporate office
Turin, Italy
Principals
Mario Costantini
Chief Executive Officer and General Manager
Luca Remmert
Chairman
Alberto Greppi
Partner
Liliana Nordbakk
Partner
Marco Di Miceli
Partner
Kashif Siddiqui
Partner
Maurizio Cortese
Business Development Director
Matteo Colombo
ESG Team Manager and Research and Innovation
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Neva SGR?
Mario Costantini serves as CEO and General Manager with overall responsibility. Investment decisions are executed by a team of partners, including Alberto Greppi (UK and Middle East), Liliana Nordbakk (global life sciences), Marco Di Miceli (Italy and continental Europe), and Kashif Siddiqui (United States). The firm combines partner-led sector coverage with centralized ESG oversight.
How does Neva SGR source proprietary deal flow?
Proprietary deal flow benefits from Intesa Sanpaolo's banking network and Neva's dedicated Business Development function, which actively supports portfolio companies' international expansion. The firm also leverages relationships with co-investors such as Google, Nvidia, Breakthrough Energy, and the European Space Agency, accessing rounds often structured around strategic industrial partners.
Is Neva SGR a corporate venture capital unit or an independent manager?
Neva SGR is an independent asset manager within the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, not a captive corporate venture unit. It manages multiple third-party funds, raises external capital, and operates with a distinct governance structure. Intesa Sanpaolo is a cornerstone LP, committing €200 million to the Neva II family.
Does Neva SGR pursue direct investments or fund commitments?
Neva SGR primarily makes direct investments and co-investments across early to growth stages. It also invests in venture funds, as demonstrated by the SEI Fund's commitment to Vertis Venture 6 Digital Sud, a Southern Italy-focused vehicle (per the firm, 2025).
What is Neva SGR's exposure to the aerospace sector?
Aerospace is a core sector. Portfolio companies include D-Orbit, which secured a €119.6 million ESA contract for in-orbit servicing (per the firm, 2024), and Leaf Space, a ground-segment-as-a-service provider. The SEI Fund also invested in Galaxia, the national aerospace technology transfer hub launched by CDP Venture Capital (per the firm, 2025).
How does Neva SGR integrate ESG into its investment process?
ESG integration follows a proprietary methodology applied to all five funds, with one fund classified as Article 8 under SFDR. Matteo Colombo oversees the ESG function, embedding environmental and social principles into both investment decisions and ongoing portfolio monitoring, reflecting Intesa Sanpaolo's broader sustainability commitments.
What is the relationship between Neva SGR and Intesa Sanpaolo?
Neva SGR is the dedicated venture capital platform of Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's largest banking group by assets. It traces its origin to the bank's corporate venture initiative launched in 2017 and formalized as a standalone SGR in 2020. Intesa Sanpaolo doubled its venture commitment by anchoring the Neva II funds with €200 million.
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