Martino Rocca
Investment Manager at Quadrivio Group
Martino Rocca
Investment Manager at Quadrivio Group
Greater Milan Metropolitan Area
Overview
Work Experience
Board Member
2024 - Current
Board member at Filippo De Laurentiis, luxury knitwear company.
Board Member
2023
Board member in Rougj, one of the leading cosmetic companies in Italy.
Investment Manager
2023
Investment Manager at Quadrivio & Pambianco Lifestyle II fund, one of the largest Private Equity fund in Europe focused on the lifestyle sector (apparel & accessories, beauty & cosmetics, design, food & beverages). In charge at corporate level for strategic projects (new funds devolpement, co-investments partnerships, fundraising activities etc.) and business development. Direct report to CEO and Group CEO.
Investment Manager - Head of Alternative Investments
2021 - 2023
Responsible for all illiquid/alternative investments (Private Equity, Venture Capital, Private Debt, Infrastructure & Real Estate) of Bocconi University Endowment, one of the largest Endowments in Europe. Over €220 mln invested in 33 funds and in 21 Tier One GPs at worldwide level. Responsible for origination, funds’ selection (more than 70 top tier funds analyzed), evaluation, deal execution, monitoring, reporting, cash flows management/accountability and fiscal matters. In charge of managing the relationships with (i) portfolio and potential new GPs, (ii) strategic advisor and (iii) tax/legal consultants for DD. Involved in the overall asset allocation strategy of the Endowment, in the preparation of monthly performance reports (with full responsibility of returns computation) and in the construction of the Endowment model. Active participation in the Investment Committee, composed by Top Professors and CEOs.
Investment Manager
2020 - 2021
Investment Manager at CDP Venture Capital SGR – Fondo Nazionale Innovazione. The asset management company, part of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group, has more than €3,0 billion AuM and the objective to sustain the growth of the Italian venture capital ecosystem. Part of the FoF Team, managing the largest VC fund of funds in the country - over €450 mln AuM, including resources from the Italian ministry of economic development (MiSE) - and advising two previuos VC funds of funds (210 mln AuM) managed by Fondo Italiano di Investimento. Involved in the investment into 14 new VC funds through GPs selection, due diligence, legals negotiation, governance design, portfolio management, financial monitoring and advisory board representation. Extensively involved in fundraising, business development and communication activities at corporate level. Direct report to Senior Partner.
VC investor
2019 - 2020
VC investor at Milano Investment Partners SGR (MIP). Sponsored by Moratti family office, the SGR managed a €100 mln late stage venture capital fund focused on lifestyle and “Made in Italy” industries, and a Club Deal investment fund operating at global level. Involved in the funds’ investment activity and in SGR business development, fundraising and operations.
Impact Investment Associate
2017 - 2019
Associate in the impact investment team (€84 mln AuM) of the SGR (then acquired by Green Arrow). Managing of: (i) “Microfinanza I”, the largest European fund focused on impact investments in emerging markets & Europe; (ii) “Sustainable Finance Fund”, open-end fund focused on Private Investments in Public Equity (PIPE) in listed emerging markets financial institutions; Over 30 € mln invested since joining the area across 5 investments in both equity and debt instruments. Contributed to business development through the structuring of: (i) a new fund dedicated to student loans for the major Foundation in Italy; (ii) a new credit facility for one of the largest institutional investor in the country. Responsible for the evaluation of an holding company with over 40 € mln assets owned by a leading Italian Foundation. Direct report to Investment Director.
Assistant to the Chairman
2014 - 2017
Assistant to Chairman at Quadrivio Capital SGR, one of the largest asset management companies in Italy with €1,3 bln AuM over 5 Business Units (Private Equity, Private Debt, Green Energy & Infrastructure, Fund of Funds and Impact Investments), partially owned by Cariplo Foundation. Involved in: (i) Business development & structuring of new projects (SPAC, M&A on competitors, new funds, etc.); (ii) SGR corporate activities (business planning, competition analysis, annual report, etc.); (iii) Fundraising, marketing and investor relations (research and presentations for Investors Meeting, Conventions, AIFI events). Direct report to CEO and Chairman, with high exposure to the overall Quadrivio Top Management (business units & backoffice directors)
Senior Investment Analyst
2013 - 2017
Senior Investment Analyst at Quadrivio Private Equity team (€400 mln AuM across three Funds, awarded best Italian PE team in 2016 by Finance Community). Involved in: (i) Business analysis and financial evaluation of 100+ companies per year in the mid-cap segment; (ii) Deal structuring and execution of 5 LBO investments, 3 add-ons and 6 exits; (iii) Portfolio management and monitoring; (iv) Fundraising activities: preparation of DDQ, presentations and other marketing material (€ 230 mln raised); (v) Fund reporting, deal flow management and competition analysis; Direct report to Investment Director and CEO
Research Analyst
2013 - 2013
Analyst Intern at the research division of Accenture, supporting the head of the research team in the CMT (communication, media & technology) industries in the EMEA area. Involved in: (i) Analysis of competitive and market trends for international clients; (ii) Back-office support to consultants for specific requests related to CMT industries; (iii) Preparation of quarterly reports on market transactions and main industry events. (iv) Transversal support to other research teams (ex. banking & finance). Direct Report to EMEA CMT Director.
Education
Master of Science (MSc)
2011 - 2013
Master of Science (MSc)
2011 - 2013
Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA)
2008 - 2011