Astraco is an independent, innovative platform combining the opportunity offered by the potential of Italian Lower Mid Market with the strategic benefits of a sustainability-based investment approach. Headquartered in Milan (Italy), founded in 2018, it is controlled and managed by four partners: Nino Dell’Arte, Bernardo Calculli, Laura Della Chiara and Gianni Dini, plus a team of investment professionals with a solid background of private equity, advisory and management. Astraco investors are successful entrepreneurs that have built their wealth in the Italian economy. They provide expertise, vision and relationships. The investment strategy is oriented toward sustainability across a variety of sectors. Target companies must fit at least into one of the following categories: environment, social and well being or companies facing business transitional risk. Astraco offers direct co-investment opportunities in the Italian Lower Mid Market to family offices and institutional investors with a flexible and transparent approach.