European first as private equity firm Clessidra starts hedge fund

Italian buyout firm Clessidra Capital has become what is thought to be the first European private equity firm to launch a hedge fund.

Clessidra launched its fund last month, according to manager Edoardo Ugolini, who said the company hopes to raise €250m ($330m) in two years.

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