Driving Global Impact with Sustainable Private Credit
Join us in creating lasting change to support SMEs
Measuring Success Through Our Achievements
52k+
No. of jobs created/supported (as of 2024)
4k+
Women-led SMEs supported (as of September 2025)
102k+
No. of SMEs supported (as of 2024)
20+
No. of EM countries we have exposure
Sustainable Investing
at Fasanara
At Fasanara, we acknowledge the importance of sustainable investing and the need to address global issues such as climate change and social inequality. We think financial institutions can play a role in creating positive change and driving real economy impact. Fasanara integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into the investment process to reduce risk and enhance long-term value. We actively exclude investments which have negative social and environmental impacts. Our goal is to deliver solutions that meet our clients’ objectives while supporting a more sustainable future.
Our Team
Founder and CEO of Fasanara Capital, Francesco leads the firm’s strategic vision and investment platform, focused on technology-enabled asset-based lending and fintech-driven credit strategies. Prior to founding Fasanara, he was a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch in London, where he spent over a decade in senior global markets roles. He has also held senior roles at JP Morgan and possesses a BSc in Economics from Bocconi University.
Francesco Filia, Founder & CEO
Elisa leads Fasanara’s global commercial strategy, and heads the firm’s impact initiatives, supporting investments that expand access to financing for underserved consumers and SMEs. Elisa has served in senior roles at Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch and holds a BSc in Economics from Bocconi University.
Elisa Bianchi, Chief Commercial Officer & Head of Impact
Former United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director of UN Women, Anita brings more than three decades of global leadership experience across international development, sustainable finance and financial inclusion. She previously held senior roles across the World Bank Group, including the IFC, World Bank and MIGA. At Fasanara, she supports the firm’s impact and financial inclusion initiatives, with a focus on expanding access to capital for underserved SMEs and women-led businesses.
Anita Bhatia, Senior Board Advisor
The Global SME Footprint
Our Receivables Strategy
Our Receivables Strategy promotes both environmental and social characteristics, with selected funds classified under SFDR Article 8. By investing in a highly diversified portfolio of asset-based lending (ABL) exposures, the strategy aims to generate stable, uncorrelated alternative income. Through this approach, we efficiently channel institutional capital to SMEs at scale, enabling growth, fostering innovation, and contributing to positive economic and social outcomes worldwide.
Sustainable Investing at Fasanara
At Fasanara, we acknowledge the importance of sustainable investing and the need to address global issues such as climate change and social inequality. We think financial institutions can play a role in creating positive change and driving real economy impact.Fasanara integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into the investment process, to reduce risk and enhance long-term value. We actively exclude investments which have negative social and environmental impacts. Our goal is to deliver solutions that meet our clients’ objectives while supporting a more sustainable future.
Europe
Climate change mitigation:
USD 129.6 mn
Circular Economy:
USD 188.3 mn
Number of SMEs:
29k+
Number of women-led SMEs:
3k+
Asia
Climate change mitigation:
USD 8.1 k
Number of SMEs:
1k+
Number of women-led SMEs:
285
North America
Climate change mitigation:
USD 3.9 mn
Number of SMEs:
2.2k+
Number of women-led SMEs:
374
Central America
Number of SMEs:
6
Number of SMEs:
684
South America
Number of SMEs:
111
Africa
Number of SMEs:
58
Australia
United Kingdom
Years active:
14
Capital deployed:
GBP 16.3bn
Number of SMEs:
29k+
Active originators:
12
Sustainability Targets
200K
Supported Net Zero Families by 2035
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700
Monthly Business Net Zero Conversions
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300
Sponsor Net Zero Scholars by 2035
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GH Italia Group S.p.A.
GH Italia Group S.p.A. is one of Italy’s leading operators in the airport ground handling sector, offering a full range of services including general aviation, passenger assistance, and cargo and mail management for commercial airlines.
With over 60 years of experience, the Group operates at several airports across Italy and Europe, working with more than 100 international airlines.
Since 2017, Fasanara has supported GH Italia with cumulative financing of €258 million, fostering steady growth and operational excellence in the airport services sector.
Snack Connection
Snack Connection is a Dutch company specializing in the sourcing, processing, and packaging of high-quality nuts, dried fruits, and seeds for private label brands and retailers across Europe.
The company is committed to sustainable sourcing practices and compliance with BRC (British Retail Consortium), IFS (International Featured Standards), and Fairtrade certifications.
It has a strong market presence in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, and Scandinavia, with growing expansion into Eastern Europe.
Snack Connection generates annual revenues of €20 million, demonstrating consistent growth and financial stability.
ERSG Japan
ERSG Japan is a subsidiary of ERSG Global, specializing in recruitment and workforce management within the renewable energy, engineering, and infrastructure sectors.
It offers permanent placements, contract recruitment, and workforce solutions—including payroll, compliance, and vendor management—supporting projects in wind, solar, energy storage, and hydrogen.
Based in Tokyo, the company is recognized for its technical expertise and ability to supply qualified personnel for complex projects.
