Fasanara Capital is expanding its presence in asset-backed lending with the launch of a specialist platform dedicated to financing high-value Ferrari vehicles, highlighting the continued evolution of private credit into increasingly niche asset classes, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The London-based investment firm has partnered with Mattioli Automotive Group and Enzo Mattioli Ferrari to create a vehicle that will provide financing for vintage, racing and collectible Ferrari models. The lending platform forms part of Fasanara’s F-One multi-strategy hedge fund, launched in 2025, which currently manages around $410m in assets.
In addition to lending activities, the platform will selectively acquire, restore and sell rare cars. Ferrari itself is not involved in the initiative.
According to Fasanara chief executive Francesco Filia, the strategy has launched with approximately $75m in seed capital and aims to attract up to $500m in investor commitments over the next two years.
The move reflects a broader trend across private credit markets, where managers are seeking opportunities beyond traditional corporate and real estate lending. As competition intensifies, alternative lenders have increasingly explored specialised financing linked to unique assets ranging from fine wine collections and music catalogues to sports-related receivables.
Under the new arrangement, Fasanara will oversee underwriting, structuring and legal execution, while its automotive partners will originate opportunities and provide expertise in the classic Ferrari market.
Founded in 2011, Fasanara manages approximately $5.7bn across a range of alternative investment strategies. Its platform encompasses nearly 200 specialist investment teams operating across areas including asset-based finance, consumer lending, collateralised loan obligations and sports finance.
The Ferrari strategy was developed following two transactions completed by the firm last year involving a Ferrari Enzo and a Ferrari F50, both of which were subsequently sold through auction house RM Sotheby’s.
