Investcorp raises a €240m single-asset continuation fund to support HWG Sababa in the next phase of growth - Middle East Business News and Information

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11-07-2025

Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, today announced the completion of the sale of a majority stake in leading Italian cybersecurity provider HWG Sababa S.r.l. (the 'Company')[1] by Investcorp Technology Partners Fund V ('ITP V') and certain other investors, to an oversubscribed €240m single-asset continuation fund managed by Investcorp (the 'Fund').
The sale, in which ITP V sold the entirety of its interest in the Company, marks the first exit by ITP V, an oversubscribed $570M fund managed by Investcorp and closed in 2024.
The Fund, which closed in June 2025, is managed by Investcorp and is anchored by commitments from funds advised by Hayfin Capital Management ('Hayfin') and Coller Capital ('Coller'). The Fund includes participation from certain investors in ITP V, from Investcorp Technology Partners ('ITP') employees and from new investors, including Hayfin and Coller, among others. Members of the Company management team will continue to hold a significant stake in the Company, alongside the Fund.
The transaction provided existing investors in ITP V with the opportunity to realize strong returns on their investment in the Company and gives the Fund and its investors the opportunity to back a high-performing asset with significant potential for further value creation.
Having supported the Company since ITP V's investment in 2022, Investcorp, alongside the Fund, will continue to support and actively contribute to the Company in its next phase of growth, which includes further development of existing solutions, with a strong focus on Operational Technology, investment in technology & innovation and internationalization of the firm primarily in Europe and the Middle East, organically and through acquisitions.
Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Verona, Italy, the Company is a leading independent provider of end-to-end cybersecurity solutions in Southern Europe, with strong expertise in security operations centre solutions for IT, IoT and OT environments. The Company serves mid-sized enterprises across sectors, including critical infrastructure, energy, finance, manufacturing and more. Since acquiring the business in 2022, ITP V collaborated with the Company's management team to drive growth organically and through acquisitions, growing revenue sixfold and completing four add-on acquisitions, including the acquisition of Sababa Security S.p.A. in 2023.
Gilbert Kamieniecky, Head of Investcorp's European Private Equity business, said: ' The creation of a dedicated continuation fund for HWG Sababa highlights the Company's strong growth and our successful partnership with Enrico, Alessio, and the team. The strong demand for the fund reflects HWG Sababa's quality, and we're pleased to partner with Hayfin and Coller Capital to support its continued growth. '
Yusef al Yusef, Global Head of Distribution at Investcorp, said: ' We are proud of the strong partnership we have built with Enrico and Alessio, confirmed by HWG Sababa's positioning as a leading cybersecurity solution provider in Southern Europe. We're excited to remain involved through the management of this continuation fund and to collaborate with Hayfin and Coller Capital as we support the next stage of the company's development. '
Enrico Orlandi, Chairman of HWG Sababa added: ' We are very proud of the journey we've taken alongside ITP, whose support has been instrumental in helping us achieve our objectives. We believe this continuation fund is the right solution to fuel HWG Sababa's next phase of growth. '
Alessio Aceti, CEO of HWG Sababa, added: ' This milestone reflects the shared commitment and hard work of our management team and the entire company, of whom we are immensely proud. We remain determined to strengthen our leadership in IT cybersecurity, OT, and SOC services—both in Italy and internationally. '
About Investcorp:
Investcorp is a global investment manager specializing in alternative investments across four asset classes: Private Equity (Mid-Market Buyouts, Growth Investments, and GP Staking), Real Assets (Infrastructure and Real Estate), Credit (CLOs, Broadly Syndicated Loans & Structured Credit, and Middle-Market Direct Lending), and Liquid Strategies (Absolute Return Investments and Insurance Asset Management).
Since our inception in 1982, we have focused on generating attractive returns for our clients and seeking to create long-term value in our portfolio companies by adopting a disciplined investment process, employing talented professionals, and utilizing the resources of a global institution with an innovative approach.
We invest capital in our products and strategies, aligning interests with our clients and other stakeholders. We pursue sustainable value creation through our investments and in the communities in which we operate and take pride in partnering with clients to deliver tailored solutions for their needs.
Today, Investcorp manages approximately $57 billion in assets, including assets managed by third party managers. Investcorp has 14 offices in the US, Europe, GCC and Asia, including, India, China, Japan and Singapore and employs approximately 500 people from 50 nationalities globally.
About HWG Sababa:
HWG Sababa is a full-service, vendor-agnostic cybersecurity provider based in Italy, specializing in IT, OT, and IoT security. With an end-to-end approach, the company delivers advanced solutions across different core areas: Defence Centre / SOC, Audit, Offensive & Governance, and Security Implementation & Management.
HWG Sababa's growth has been further supported by targeted M&A initiatives aimed at strengthening technical capabilities and enhancing geographic proximity to clients.
The company primarily serves medium to large Italian enterprises operating in highly industrialized and regulated sectors with mission-critical infrastructures.
Headquartered in Milano, HWG Sababa has offices in Verona, Genoa, Rome, Bergamo, Bari, Turin, Tashkent, Vilnius, Dubai, and Madrid.
About Hayfin Capital Management:
Hayfin Capital Management ('Hayfin') is a leading alternative asset management firm with c. €32 billion in assets under management. Hayfin focuses on delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns for its investors across its private debt, liquid credit and private equity solutions businesses.
Hayfin has a diverse international team of over 200 experienced industry professionals with offices globally, including headquarters in London and offices in Chicago, Dubai, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Munich, New York, Paris, Stockholm, San Diego and Tokyo.
About Coller Capital:
Coller Capital is a global leader in the secondary market for private assets, renowned for being a pioneer and innovator in the asset class. Founded in 1990, Coller provides investment and liquidity solutions to private market investors worldwide, and currently manages $40 billion in private equity, private credit, and other private market vehicles. With headquarters in London and offices across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, our multinational team offers a truly global reach.
Coller has exclusively focused on secondary investing since inception and today boasts one of the largest dedicated investment teams in the asset class.
Coller's Private Wealth Secondaries Solutions (PWSS) business offers perpetual funds to eligible private wealth investors globally.