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Capcora Bolsters Finance and M&A Expertise through Strategic Hire in the Energy & Infrastructure .

Frankfurt am Main, 11.09.2023


Leading consulting firm Capcora is strengthening its position in the energy and infrastructure sector with the addition of seasoned banker Francesca Nuccioni to its Munich team. As of September 2023, Francesca assumes the role of Director Energy & Infrastructure, bringing over 20 years of invaluable experience in the banking industry to the firm.

Francesca's illustrious career has spanned various top-tier financial institutions, including Citigroup, Banque PSA Finance and Siemens Financial Services. Most recently, she served as the Global Chief Risk Officer for the subsidiary of Munich-RE specializing in Industrial IoT-based equipment-as-a-service financing solutions. Her extensive expertise encompasses asset and vendor finance, structured and leveraged finance, syndicated lending, as well as large infrastructure and renewable energy project financing. Francesca's skillset seamlessly integrates solid sales, strategic planning, M&A proficiency, and a robust operational grasp of risk and portfolio management.

Francesca holds a master's degree in business and international finance, earned through a comprehensive academic journey across Italy (Perugia) and Belgium (Brussels).

"We are excited to have Francesca, a seasoned infrastructure expert, join our team. The evolving landscapes of Italian and German M&A and project finance in the energy transition sector demand a fresh perspective. The anticipated growth in merchant solar and wind projects brings both challenges and opportunities. Francesca's expertise positions us to guide project developers, investors, initiators, and financial institutions with strategic insight to tackle these complexities," commented Alexander Kuhn and Jochen Magerfleisch, Managing Partner at Capcora.

Francesca also expressed her enthusiasm, saying, "I am particularly delighted to join the Capcora team during this exciting period and contribute to the realization of the energy transition in my home markets of Germany and Italy. The firm's comprehensive range of services, national and international presence, numerous collaborations with industry leaders, and team spirit are truly inspiring."

With Francesca's appointment, Capcora continues to solidify its position as a leading consultancy in the finance and M&A sectors, offering clients unparalleled expertise and innovative solutions to address the evolving energy landscape.

About Capcora:

Capcora is an independent financial advisory boutique specializing in M&A and project finance services to accelerate the energy transition in Europe. Founded in 2015, the Frankfurt-based company helps its clients succeed in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors by advising them on sell-side and buy-side transactions, and by raising mezzanine, unitranche or senior debt.