Suma Capital, a European investment manager focused on mid market sustainable investments, has formalized its membership in AIFI (Italian Private Equity, Venture Capital and Private Debt Association), in a move that strengthens its position in the country and its integration into one of Europe’s leading private capital ecosystems.
Founded in 1986, AIFI brings together financial institutions that actively invest in unlisted companies, as well as institutional investors and professionals committed to the development of private capital. The association plays a key role in representing the sector, generating knowledge, and promoting standards and best practices within the investment environment.
In Italy, Suma Capital already has active investment activity, a well-established local team based in Milan since 2025, and participation in the CH4T platform, which has acquired and is transforming seven biogas plants.
The move reflects the firm’s current stage of development in the country, supported by a growing investment pipeline, deeper engagement with the local ecosystem, and its objective to actively contribute to market development through participation in standard-setting and industry dialogue.
In this context, Suma Capital is already working to channel capital into the Italian real economy and support mid market platforms related to industrial decarbonization, the development of essential infrastructure, and more resilient and sustainable business models, guided by investment discipline and a long-term vision.
Nicolò Balice, Investment Director and Head of Suma Capital’s Italian office, said: “Joining AIFI enhances our integration with industry participants and key stakeholders, strengthening our access to investors and our role in channelling capital towards the energy transition ”.
AIFI acts as a representative body before national and international authorities and carries out activities in areas such as research, training, knowledge dissemination, and the organization of forums connecting investors and companies. It also promotes market analysis and the generation of relevant information for its members and the broader sector.
With this membership, Suma Capital continues to advance its positioning as a European player in sustainable investment, strengthening its institutional presence and access to collaboration networks across strategic geographies.
The membership is part of the firm’s strategy to strengthen its presence in Italy, where it already has a local team in Milan and investment activity through the CH4T platform.
AIFI brings together leading private capital investors and stakeholders in Italy, promoting the development of the sector and the growth of unlisted companies.
