MadaLuxe Group Acquires Majority Stake in Tequila Enemigo

Bacardi Limited Acquires ILEGAL Mezcal

September 11, 2023

Food & Beverage

Bacardi Limited has completed the acquisition of ILEGAL Mezcal, making the family-owned spirits company the sole owner of the artisanal mezcal brand. Bacardi said the deal will accelerate ILEGAL's growth within the fast-growing super-premium mezcal category and expand the brand's global reach; terms were not disclosed.

Amass Brands Group Acquires Majority Stake in Calirosa Tequila

October 15, 2024

Food & Beverage

Amass Brands Group has completed a majority acquisition of Calirosa Tequila, a premium tequila brand co-founded by Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo in partnership with the Real family distillery. Calirosa will continue to operate with its existing team and will gain access to Amass Brands Group's global distribution, marketing resources and industry expertise; financial terms were not disclosed.

MadaLuxe Group Acquires Majority Stake in IPPOLITA

December 18, 2025

Retail

MadaLuxe Group has acquired a majority stake in IPPOLITA, the New York–based fine jewelry house founded by Ippolita Rostagno. The founder will remain as Chief Creative Officer as MadaLuxe looks to leverage its global luxury infrastructure to support IPPOLITA's growth across key markets; financial terms were not disclosed.

Diageo Acquires Flavoured Tequila Brand 21Seeds

March 31, 2022

Food & Beverage

Diageo has acquired 21Seeds, a female-founded super‑premium flavoured tequila brand launched in 2019. The founders will remain involved as Diageo integrates the fast‑growing brand into its tequila portfolio to capitalize on strong category growth.

EARI Beverage Group Acquires Perfectomundo Tequila

February 22, 2023

Food & Beverage

EARI Beverage Group (Entertainment Arts Research) has acquired Perfectomundo, Inc., the owner and producer of the award-winning Perfectomundo Tequila brand. The deal adds a premium tequila produced in the town of Tequila, Jalisco to EARI's spirits portfolio and supports the company's nationwide distribution and brand expansion plans.

Presidio Investors Acquires Majority Stake in Almaden

November 7, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Presidio Investors purchased a majority stake in Almaden, a Santa Clara, California-based marketing supply chain services firm that provides promotional products, signage, print, packaging and direct marketing. Presidio said it will support Almaden's growth through geographic expansion, additional investments in the company's technology platform and pursuit of strategic acquisition opportunities.