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Praesidium
Praesidium was established in 2016 by Alessandro Poli and three co-founders. The firm serves families whose capital originated in private equity, consulting...
Praesidium
Praesidium was established in 2016 by Alessandro Poli and three co-founders. The firm serves families whose capital originated in private equity, consulting and banking careers. It maintains headquarters in Luxembourg and holds AIFM status under the European AIFMD directive. The office deploys capital across private equity, venture and real estate financing. It structures commitments through direct co-investments, SPVs, fund-of-funds vehicles and special situations. Confirmed activity includes participation in Maia Ventures alongside the European Investment Fund, CDP Venture Capital and Teseo Capital. Geographic reach covers Europe and North America with exposure to buyout, early-stage and growth transactions. Praesidium reports $2.03 billion under management. The team includes four named principals with additional operating staff. Real estate financing and development projects sit alongside the alternative investment programs. No new operational events have been recorded in the last 24 months. The firm’s regulated AIFM license and multi-founder structure distinguish its governance from typical single-family offices. This setup allows separate mandates for real estate and thematic private markets while preserving direct control over co-investment decisions.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2016
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Luxembourg
City
New York
Corporate office
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Principals
Alessandro Poli
Founder, Managing Partner, and CEO of Praesidium S.A.
Katrin Brökelmann
Managing Partner and COO
Nori Gerardo Lietz
Co-Founder
Leslie Brun
Co-Founder and Chairman of the Private Equity Investment Committee
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Praesidium?
Alessandro Poli serves as Founder, Managing Partner and CEO. Leslie Brun chairs the Private Equity Investment Committee. Katrin Brökelmann and Nori Gerardo Lietz hold managing partner roles with sector responsibilities.
Is Praesidium structured as a single family office or multi-family office?
Praesidium operates as a multi-family office. It serves multiple families whose wealth originated in private equity, consulting and banking.
Does Praesidium participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm uses both approaches. It commits to funds, executes direct co-investments through SPVs and holds proprietary stakes.
What investment stages does Praesidium target?
Praesidium covers buyout, early stage and growth opportunities. It also engages in distressed and turnaround situations.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originates from European and American professionals with careers in private equity, consulting and banking.
How is Praesidium related to Maia Ventures?
Praesidium participates in Maia Ventures. Co-investors include the European Investment Fund, CDP Venture Capital and Teseo Capital.
What regulatory status does Praesidium hold?
Praesidium is regulated as an Alternative Investment Fund Manager under the European AIFMD directive.
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