IDeA Opportunity Fund I (2008)
Italian closed-end investment fund which takes minority stakes independently or alongside top-tier general partners. The investment team distinguishes itself for high financial management skills coupled with solid industrial and operational management capabilities.
Iacobucci HF is a leading manufacturer and supplier of aircraft interiors and worldwide leader in the production of espresso makers co-branded with Nespresso. Founded in 1972 by Emilio Iacobucci, the company started its product diversification in 1994 when the son Lucio joined. Iacobucci HF is currently employing about 200 people who operates through a sales network split into 2 macro-areas (commercial aviation and general aviation). Among its clients are the main worldwide airline companies and the most important aircraft manufactures such as Airbus and Boeing. Iacobucci HF has also developed a customed product line for the private jet, and maintains strategic partnerships with main business jets manufacturers. Iacobucci HF has recently launched the VIP seats business unit, in co-operation with BMW Group’s company Designworks USA.
