Silver Fir Capital, an active management company in the real estate and social infrastructure sectors, introduced Fondo Ora in September 2024. This new investment vehicle will primarily focus on the logistics sector, with its first transaction being an investment of over €130 million to acquire and develop a 170,000-square-meter logistics complex in Monticelli d’Ongina, in the province of Piacenza. The project is being developed in collaboration with AF Logistics.
The investment is divided into three phases: one section of the logistics complex, covering approximately 70,000 square meters, has already been completed and leased to DHL; another 30,000 square meters are under construction and have been pre-leased to major sector operators. Finally, an additional area of over 70,000 square meters is earmarked for future developments. The buildings under construction will feature photovoltaic panels and energy storage systems to reduce grid electricity consumption, along with water recovery systems.
This transaction marks just the first step in a broader collaboration between Silver Fir Capital Sgr and AF Logistics. The two companies aim to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the Italian logistics market. "Thanks to our partnership with AF Logistics, we can combine our fund management expertise with their in-depth knowledge of the Italian logistics market, with the goal of creating a high-quality asset portfolio and generating sustainable value for our investors," explained Lorenzo Baroni, CEO of Silver Fir Capital.
Antonio Ferrari, founder and president of AF Logistics, emphasized the importance of the collaboration with Silver Fir Capital: "This is a new challenge for us, as it's the first time we are participating in the launch of a fund. We chose Silver Fir for their expertise and vision, and we are confident that this collaboration will allow us to expand our presence by developing innovative and sustainable infrastructure." The two companies aim to build a high-quality logistics asset portfolio that will attract both institutional and private investments.
