Origine SGR
Also known as Origine SGR S.p.A., Innogest SGR, Innogest Capital, Innogest Vertical Funds SGR
Milan SGR (ex Innogest) building a private-markets platform: runs the PIR-compliant Origine Growth PE fund (€20–45M equity tickets) and legacy Innogest venture funds in divestment.
Not to be confused with Origine Partners (France).
- HEADQUARTERS
- Milan, Italy
- FOUNDED
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- AUM
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- OUTSIDE CAPITAL
- Yes
- TEAM LISTED
- 7 people
Focus
- STAGES
- GrowthBuyout
- ASSET MIX
- Private equityVenture capital
- GEOGRAPHY
- ItalyEurope
Overview
Origine SGR is a Milan asset management company registered with the Banca d'Italia as an AIF manager; it is the former Innogest SGR (later Innogest Vertical Funds SGR), renamed Origine SGR in June 2025 and led by CEO Roberto Sambuco. It describes itself as a multi-asset platform for private markets, active in private equity and venture capital. Its operational fund, Origine Growth PE, is a PIR-compliant fund taking majority or qualified minority stakes in Italian SMEs with €20–45M equity tickets. The venture portfolio, mainly medtech and life sciences, is in the divestment phase.
Investment thesis
Growth and buy-and-build investments in Italian companies (min. 70% Italy) across four verticals: B2B agrifood and technology, technology and business transformation, energy transition and related services, and aerospace, defence and safety.
PORTFOLIO (13)
- EmpaticaNOTABLEHealthTech · since 2016
- F.lli Martini / BF InternationalFood & Agriculture · since 2026
- BetaGlue TechnologiesHealthTech · since 2016
- CVLabHealthTech · since 2016
- GreenBone OrthoHealthTech · since 2017
- Pi-CardiaHealthTech · since 2015
- Anaconda BiomedHealthTech · since 2016
- NewronikaHealthTech · since 2015
- AngiodroidHealthTech · since 2015
- THRONSoftware & SaaS · since 2014
- SardexPayFintech · since 2016
- MioAssicuratoreFintech · since 2018
- SoulkitchenFood & Agriculture · since 2018
People
- Roberto SambucoCEO; Senior Partner, Private Equity · source
- Giuseppe DonagemmaChairman · source
- Dario CenciSenior Partner, Private Equity; Director · source
- Tommaso MolinaroPartner, Private Equity · source
- Marialiliana ConteCFO · source
- Lorenzo CastelliVenture Partner · source
- Marco VenturelliVenture Partner · source
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Frequently asked questions
Origine SGR is a private equity fund based in Milan, Italy.
Yes. Origine SGR invests its own capital in private companies.
Origine SGR invests at Growth and Buyout stages in Food & Agriculture, Software & SaaS, Climate & Energy, Industrial & Manufacturing and HealthTech.
Origine SGR's stated ticket size is €20M–€45M.
Key people at Origine SGR include Roberto Sambuco (CEO; Senior Partner, Private Equity), Giuseppe Donagemma (Chairman), Dario Cenci (Senior Partner, Private Equity; Director) and Tommaso Molinaro (Partner, Private Equity).
Origine SGR's investments include Empatica, F.lli Martini / BF International, BetaGlue Technologies, CVLab, GreenBone Ortho, Pi-Cardia, Anaconda Biomed and Newronika, among others.
Yes. Origine SGR manages capital from outside investors.