WISER FALCO
A JOINT VENTURE BY WISER & FALCO
ABOUT US
WISER Falco LTD ("WISER FALCO") is a joint venture created by WISER and Falco Global Partners AG ("Falco"), with a mission to bring Chinese investors and companies to global market.
Falco Global Partners is a private equity firm with a unique combination of C-level industrial executives with deep operational experience from General Electric for over 25 years, combined with a team of private equity professionals with world-class credentials.
Our private equity focus is driven by our operational excellence. We invest in and build strong businesses to create sustainable value. We do more than add capital – we help companies improve operations and/or transform digitally. The Falco team knows how to strategize, execute and build long-term value for its assets, globally.
MEET FALCO TEAM
Ferdinando ‘Nani’ Falco Beccalli
President and Senior Partner
Former President & CEO - GE International
Nani Beccalli’s career has been built around four decades of experience at GE, where he established the company’s European and International divisions. He has also held several advisory board positions and has carved out a reputation for identifying opportunities and taking complex projects through to their conclusion. Nani works with investees through the entire investment lifecycle. He understands the value of time – if he can’t add value, he will be the first to let you know.
Patricia Falco Beccalli
Partner
Investor & anchor - CNBC
Patricia Falco Beccalli is an angel investor who spent 14 years as a financial journalist and anchor of CNBC. Her analytical lens often means she brings a different perspective to a group discussion which can shed light on new opportunities or provide a novel solution to a challenge.
Erwin Lebon
Partner and Managing Director
Former Chief HRO - GE
With strong corporate tax and human resources experience, Erwin Lebon carved his reputation for analyzing and managing tough restructurings and turnarounds while at GE. Thorough, proactive and positive, his approach to business is all about what is needed to achieve the best case scenario, even if this will require some tough love in order to be achieved.
Mike Allan
Partner
Former CFO & VP - Black & Decker
Mike Allan brings with him years of experience working with Black and Decker in the US, building up a strong ability to transform strategy into execution. A good listener, Mike is the calming influence even in the most challenging of situations and represents the perfect partner for a business leader.
Peter Salzer
Partner
Former CEO - GE Capital Europe
Peter Salzer is a problem solver. Known for being a fixer of difficult business situations, his multi-industry experience spans both the B2C and B2B worlds. Peter’s career has been defined by resilience and trust – if your business is experiencing any challenges, he is somebody you can trust to turn things around.
Dr. Hannes Meckel
Partner
Former General Counsel -GE Global Operations
A solution-orientated team player, Hannes Meckel carries commanding legal knowledge with a strong sense for business gained over many years of experience working in compliance, governance, and mergers and acquisitions. Hannes is a proactive business partner and an excellent listener, helping to provide a more complete picture of business opportunities through a risk management lens.
FALCO PROTECTION FUND
Falco launched the Protection Fund in Singapore, a thematic mid-market buyout fund, and are in the process of raising funds with a target size of $1.2 billion.
Our Investment Strategy
Our fund targets buyouts of companies for a controlling stake:
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Geographic focus: Predominantly Europe and the United States
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Investment ticket size: $50–300 million
What Is Protection
Our definition of protection, enabling secure and sustainable living:
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Asset, infrastructure, and physical protection
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Digital and data protection
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Energy protection
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Food production supply chain protection
This market, estimated at approximately $1.5 trillion globally today, is supported by macroeconomic, geopolitical and technology trends that will drive strong growth of up to 20% CAGR over the next 5–10 years.
How We Create Value
FGP is buying right and building right, offering a distinctive value creation proposition:
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Accessing proprietary deal flow through a unique global network of industry executives
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Using our experience to maximize the value of companies by applying proven “blueprint” processes, and always having a clear exit strategy
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Aiming to create a long-lasting impact beyond our PortCos by disseminating our talent, creating a benefit to society