ValeCap
Independent Italian investment-banking boutique advising funds and industrial companies on energy and infrastructure M&A and debt transactions.
- Highest 2026 tier: Tier II
- Independent energy and infrastructure investment-banking boutique
- Real Assets & Infrastructure Advisory
Overview
ValeCap is a Milan-based independent investment-banking firm founded in 2009. It focuses on energy transition, renewables and infrastructure.
The firm supports investment funds, companies, private-equity sponsors and entrepreneurs through buy-side and sell-side M&A, project finance and corporate debt structuring.
ValeCap is included in one 2026 Advisory Ranking category. The highest recorded classification is Tier II.
Firm facts
| Legal name | ValeCap S.r.l. |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Firm type | Independent energy and infrastructure investment-banking boutique |
| Principal offices | Milan |
| Primary focus | M&A and debt advisory |
| Partner | Pierluigi Berchicci |
| Highest 2026 Advisory Ranking tier | Tier II |
Principal activities
M&A advisory
Buy-side and sell-side advice across energy and infrastructure.
Debt advisory
Project-finance and corporate-debt structuring.
Transaction execution
Process coordination, valuation, negotiation and closing support.
ValeCap works with clients on assignments that may combine strategy, specialist analysis, implementation support and organizational adoption. The precise scope depends on the mandate, sector, geography and client requirements.
Sector and mandate coverage
Sector coverage
- Energy transition
- Renewables
- Transport infrastructure
- Public lighting
- Biomethane
- Ports
Transaction and mandate types
- Buy-side M&A
- Sell-side M&A
- Project finance
- Corporate debt
- Strategic partnerships
- Refinancing
Market position
ValeCap is positioned as a independent energy and infrastructure investment-banking boutique. Its relevant market is defined more by specialist capabilities and transaction experience than by balance-sheet size alone.
Distinctive focus: Italian energy and infrastructure specialization with both M&A and debt capability.
Competitive context
ValeCap competes with advisers whose services overlap in infrastructure sectors, client types, geographies and transaction structures. Relevant competitors can include investment banks, project-finance boutiques, transaction consultants and technical infrastructure advisers.
Comparable firms are selected according to overlap in business model, client segment, service coverage, geographic activity and mandate profile. Inclusion does not imply equivalence in scale, ranking or market position.
Leadership
| Person | Current position | Institutional background |
|---|---|---|
| Pierluigi Berchicci | Partner | Energy and infrastructure investment banking |
| Enrico Benigni | Partner | M&A and debt advisory |
| Davide Di Federico | Partner | Transaction execution and firm leadership |
Leadership information reflects the public sources reviewed for this profile. View the firm’s website ↗
Corporate and regulatory information
ValeCap identifies ValeCap S.r.l. in its official website footer. Specific financial-services registration details were not prominently stated on the public pages reviewed.
View registered-entity details
| Registered entity | ValeCap S.r.l. |
| Italian tax/company identifier | 06770450960 |
| Primary jurisdiction | Italy |
Principal offices
- Milan
Rankings and recognition
Ranking inclusion is editorially determined. The existence or maintenance of a Wiki profile does not influence ranking eligibility, tier or position.
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Related institutions and subjects
Sources and data transparency
The profile is based on the following publicly available institutional, regulatory and editorial sources:
- ValeCap — firm overview, sectors, services, office and legal footer.
- Our team — current professionals and roles.
- Advisory Ranking — Top 30 Real Assets & Infrastructure Advisory 2026 — inclusion and tier classification.
