MadaLuxe Group Acquires Majority Stake in IPPOLITA

L'OCCITANE Group Acquires Majority Stake in Sol de Janeiro

November 15, 2021

Consumer Products

The L'OCCITANE Group has acquired an 83% indirect majority stake in Sol de Janeiro, a fast-growing US-founded premium body care and lifestyle beauty brand. The strategic acquisition expands L'OCCITANE's multi-brand portfolio and aims to leverage its international footprint to accelerate Sol de Janeiro's global growth across body care, fragrance and hair care channels.

MadaLuxe Group Acquires Majority Stake in Tequila Enemigo

September 14, 2023

Food & Beverage

MadaLuxe Group, through its new MadaLuxe Spirits division, has acquired a majority stake in premium tequila brand Tequila Enemigo. The founding team (Robin Clough, Max Davies-Gilbert and Sebastian Gonzalez) will retain a significant minority stake and remain responsible for day-to-day operations as the brand scales internationally through MadaLuxe's luxury platform and distribution network.

Platinum Equity Acquires Majority Stake in F.lli Polli S.p.A.

December 13, 2024

Food & Beverage

Platinum Equity has acquired a majority stake in F.lli Polli S.p.A., the Italian producer of pasta condiments, preserved vegetables and related products, from affiliates of the founding Polli family. The Polli family and CEO Marco Fraccaroli retain minority ownership and management continuity; Platinum Equity intends to support geographic expansion across Europe and the United States.

Investcorp Acquires Epipoli

January 16, 2025

Payments & Fintech

Investcorp has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Epipoli, a Milan-based alternative payments enabler, from Bregal Milestone and Epipoli founder Gaetano Giannetto (who will remain a significant minority shareholder and continue to lead the company). Terms were not disclosed; Investcorp said it will support Epipoli’s growth by building out its payments and services platform and expanding its international presence.

EssilorLuxottica Acquires Optical Investment Group (Romania)

July 30, 2024

Retail

EssilorLuxottica has agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Optical Investment Group (OIG), Romania’s leading optical retailer, from Innova/6 (an Innova Capital fund) and a group of individual minority shareholders. OIG operates 99 stores under the OPTIblu, Optiplaza and O51 banners, with over 650 employees; the transaction is expected to close in Q4 2024 subject to regulatory approvals.

ORIX Capital Partners Acquires Majority Interest in Optimad Media

May 4, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

ORIX Capital Partners (OCP) acquired a majority interest in Optimad Media LLC, a tech-enabled performance marketing provider serving Consumer Packaged Goods and Film & Entertainment clients. OCP said it will partner with Optimad co-founders and marketing executive Alexander Jutkowitz (joining the board) to grow the business organically and through M&A and expand its service and technology offerings.