José Luis Sallent Font
Co-founder & Investment Committee Member
ITALICA INVESTMENT PARTNERS
HUMANITAS, SCIENTIA, VIRTUS OPEROSA
At Italica, we invest only where we know we can make a difference. Our mission is to offer a select group of investors the opportunity to participate in mid-market deals with high growth potential enterprises, combining the creation of long-term partnerships with rigorous analysis and a pragmatic, entrepreneurial approach focused on building sustainable value.
DISCOVER MOREVISION
To become a trusted partner in the European SME investment landscape, promoting a distinctive model that combines rigorous selection with strategic vision.
We invest in resilient businesses with solid foundations and long-term growth potential, led by ambitious and competent entrepreneurs capable of generating enduring value.
Our operations span Italy and Europe, with a specific focus on the Mediterranean region and a targeted openness towards the dynamic economies of the Gulf - areas we see as pivotal for fostering new industrial and commercial synergies.
MISSION
We provide access to high-impact investment opportunities by selecting companies ready to evolve and drive meaningful change - for their shareholders, their teams, their markets, and the broader economic and social ecosystems in which they operate.
We achieve this through a transparent and responsible co-investment model, designed for professional investors who share our entrepreneurial, long-term, and high-engagement vision.
WHAT WE DO
Italica identifies, structures, and leads investments in European SMEs, with a particular focus on Italy and Spain, active in strategic and fast-growing sectors.
We concentrate on high-potential transactions, including:
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Generational transitions in established businesses requiring new leadership
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Growth strategies through acquisitions (buy & build)
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Vertical integration projects aimed at strengthening control along the value chain
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Strategic development initiatives or international expansion plans
HOW WE OPERATE
Our model rests on three distinctive pillars:
Selective Club Deal
We operate on a deal-by-deal basis, involving a select group of investors - entrepreneurial families, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. Each investor retains full control over their participation, choosing which transactions to join and the level of commitment they wish to make.
Active Involvement & Value Creation
We don't simply invest - we actively support portfolio companies, providing strategic, operational, and financial expertise. Our involvement translates into meaningful contributions to both governance and day-to-day management.
Lean Structure, Global Network
We operate with a focused, experienced core team, supported by a trusted international network of advisors, industry consultants, and senior managers. This model allows us to remain agile, responsive, and capable of mobilise high-calibre resources quickly and efficiently
THE TEAM
Italica was founded by a team with extensive expertise in private capital, corporate strategy, and financial and industrial management. At the heart of the company’s decision-making lies the Investment Committee, comprising professionals with complementary skill and a strong focus on operational impact.
Javier Fernández Labori
Investment Committee Member, M&A Expert
John Shehata
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