NB Aurora SA SICAF RAIF is a long-term investment company based in Luxembourg and listed in Italy. As an investment company, NB Aurora aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation through minority equity investments in small and medium-sized unlisted Italian companies. What sets NB Aurora apart from traditional Private Equity Funds is its focus on very long-term investment horizons, free from conventional exit constraints.

The company's first investment was the acquisition of 44. 55% of the units of Fondo Italiano di Investimento (FII), a portfolio of financially sound companies managed by the former management of Fondo Italiano. NB Aurora differentiates itself by providing investment opportunities to investors who are PIR compliant under Italian law.

NB Aurora is supported by Neuberger Berman, a private, independent, and employee-owned investment manager founded in 1939. Neuberger Berman manages equities, fixed income, private equity, and hedge fund portfolios worldwide. The firm's team consists of over 2,600 professionals and manages $408 billion in client assets as of September 30, 2022.

Overall, NB Aurora focuses on unlocking value through industrial, operational, and financial levels. It supports entrepreneurs by providing professional management, expertise, and capital for growth, and invests in family-owned businesses, mainly in the range of Euro 30 million to 300 million turnover. Additionally, NB Aurora aims to create scalable platforms, strengthen management, and solve complex situations to drive long-term value for its portfolio companies