Peter Mayrl

Lazio Innova, invests in Italian companies located in the region of Lazio. The firm has a generalist approach investing in various sectors and industries. It provides equity financing for seed to later stage as well as growth capital for SMEs.

Eurazeo Investment Manager is an active, long-term manager which invests in the information technology and life sciences sectors, aiming to invest in businesses with quality management teams, high potential in their target market and the capacity to maintain their competitive advantage. EIM invests in European small to medium sized companies providing venture capital at all stages, growth capital and debt financing. The firm also invests in funds throughout primary and secondary transactions.

APEP is a private equity investment manager specialized in indirect investments. The firm invests globally in primary and secondary buyout funds, as well as in venture capital funds, with a focus on Europe and Asia. Historically the firm has also selectively co-invested in direct investments. APEP either invests in new funds or purchases interests in portfolios on a secondary basis. The firm generally becomes the lead investor and takes up a seat on the advisory board of the funds in which they invest. They leverage the knowledge and contacts of the Allianz group. The firm's fund selection criteria include a management team with substantial private equity experience, a strong position in their target market, a track record of sound investments backed by thorough due diligence, a demonstrated ability to create value at portfolio level and a history of successful past exits. APEP's investment approach is bottom up within a portfolio design framework based on risk, return and currency characteristics.