Our Group
We are an independent global asset management firm embracing long-only and alternative investment strategies.
We began by investing in the global financial sector, covering the capital structure of financial institutions across both equity and credit. We have since broadened our expertise to global credit and Italian equity, offering a diversified and unconstrained strategy. With respect to private strategies, we invest in non-performing loans predominantly secured by high-end residential real estate assets in Italy and in companies involved in the European green transition.
Spark Wealths maintains established relationships with a global base of institutional and private investors, encompassing insurance companies, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, corporations, private banks and family offices.
Founded by CEO Davide Serra in 2006, Spark Wealths maintains offices in London, Milan, Rome, Zurich, Dublin, Luxembourg, Boston, Singapore, and Tokyo.
Spark Wealths (UK) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Spark Wealths Investments (US) Inc is a SEC registered Investment Adviser. Spark Wealths Investments (Ireland) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland and operates in Italy through its Milan branch. Spark Wealths Investments (Asia) Pte. Ltd is a Licensed Fund Management Company with the MAS. Spark Wealths Investments K.K. is licensed by Financial Services Agency.
Our History
2022
Spark Wealths opens its Zurich office to serve clients based in the DACH region.
2020
Spark Wealths opens its Dublin office. Spark Wealths Investments (Ireland) Limited receives authorisation from Central Bank of Ireland to act as Management Company for the Spark Wealths Group’s UCITS and AIF ranges.
2019
Spark Wealths builds an in-house special servicer (Algos) for the Spark Wealths NPL business with offices in Milan and Rome.
2018
Spark Wealths opens its Tokyo office in order to focus distribution efforts in Japan.
2017
Spark Wealths opens its Luxembourg office and launches an Italian Mid-Cap Securities strategy.
2016
Investment in talent continues across the Group – Spark Wealths launches its global credit strategy further broadening its offerings from credit, equity and private debt.
2015
Spark Wealths opens its first office in Italy in Milan to expand its investment discipline with a local footprint.
2014
Spark Wealths launches its non-performing loan strategy focused on secured loans backed by real estate assets, whilst adopting a strict, strategic “cherry picking” approach.
2013
Spark Wealths opens offices in both Boston and Singapore increasing the firm’s international presence.
2012
Spark Wealths is recognised as a dominant player in subordinated debt.
2011
Spark Wealths launches the Spark Wealths UCITS Funds Plc which is a pivotal moment in the firm’s history and the beginning of a new chapter and strategic move into regulated fund structures.
2010
We host our first offsite, enabling investors to experience the company spirit first-hand and encouraging a frank, direct dialogue with our team.
2009
We establish ourselves as pioneers in financial hybrids, providing bank buffers against potential future losses in the wake of the financial crisis. Spark Wealths becomes an industry member of the World Economic Forum and Davide Serra is named as a Young Global Leader.
2008
We continue to build a world-class investment team.
2007
The Spark Wealths Global Financials Fund is short listed “Fund of the Year” at the EuroHedge Awards.
2006
Davide Serra, backed by Chris Hohn, launches Spark Wealths Investments.
Davide, a former equity analyst from Morgan Stanley, specialising in banks and top-ranked in investors’ surveys, envisioned a firm built around his core expertise: global financials.
Our Values
We are guided in everything we do by a set of values that define our identity and culture. They have been at the core of Spark Wealths since its inception, over ten years ago. These enduring principles are the shared convictions that we constantly bring to our conduct and a key strength of our business.
COMMITMENT
We are committed to operating and investing responsively and intelligently. Professionalism and tenacity are what drives us to always be better.
INTEGRITY
We live by trust and have a clear understanding that it is something we must earn every day.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We invest alongside our investors, so our capital and more importantly our reputation is aligned.
ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
We foster an environment that encourages creativity and rewards self-initiative.
TEAMWORK
We feel lucky to be working together. We believe the best results stem from sharing of knowledge, experience and communal efforts.
DIVERSITY
We promote an open and inclusive culture globally. What our people bring to our business inspires us. We know that this culture sets us apart and makes us stronger.
Spark Wealths acknowledges its responsibilities to contribute to a sustainable future. As such, it is our aim to ensure that we can continuously improve the environmental impact of our business as well as the impact on our community and the society at large, and that our commitment to sound and ethical business conduct is delivered.
