Giochi Preziosi Acquires Famosa from Sun European Partners

Sun (European and Sun Capital) Affiliates Acquire TENAX

May 31, 2022

Building Products

Affiliates of private equity firms Sun European Partners and Sun Capital Partners have acquired a controlling stake in TENAX, the Verona-based manufacturer of chemical products, abrasives and tooling for the treatment of natural and engineered stone. The Bombana family sold the controlling interest while reinvesting part of proceeds and awarding an extraordinary bonus to the company's 220+ employees; the PE buyers intend to support TENAX's growth via buy-and-build strategies and geographic expansion.

The Futurum Group Acquires LuccaZara

December 4, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

The Futurum Group, a global tech advisory, research, intelligence, and media firm based in Austin, Texas, has acquired LuccaZara, a San Jose–based tech marketing and content production agency founded by Lisa Martin. The acquisition expands Futurum's media and content capabilities—LuccaZara's founder will join Futurum to produce and host event and onsite shows as Futurum scales its B2B research-led content platform.

Bain Capital Private Equity Acquires Majority Stake in Maesa

March 28, 2019

Consumer Products

Bain Capital Private Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Maesa, a global beauty brand incubator and private-label manufacturer. Maesa’s co-founders and management remain substantial shareholders, while minority investor Andera Partners will be selling its stake; the deal positions Maesa for a next phase of global growth and capability expansion.

Playmaker Capital Acquires JuanFutbol Digital Assets

August 3, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Playmaker Capital Inc. acquired 100% of the digital assets of JuanFutbol from Soccerly SAPI de C.V. for up to US$2.8 million (cash, Playmaker shares and earn-out). The deal adds JuanFutbol (plus JuanBeisbol and FridaPop) to Playmaker's portfolio to accelerate growth in the Mexican and U.S. Hispanic sports markets and to strengthen branded-content, social and short-form video capabilities.

CALIDA GROUP Acquires Cosabella

May 19, 2022

Consumer Products

The CALIDA GROUP has acquired American premium lingerie and loungewear brand Cosabella, purchasing 100% of the company for a total package of USD 80 million including earn-out. The deal strengthens CALIDA's core underwear portfolio, provides a US hub for launching its CALIDA and AUBADE brands, and leverages Cosabella's strong DTC/e-commerce business (online share >50%) and ~50 employees to drive growth in the US and Europe.

ProA Capital Acquires Majority Stake in La Casa de las Carcasas

September 3, 2021

Retail

ProA Capital has purchased a majority stake in La Casa de las Carcasas in a transaction valued at more than €100 million; founder Ismael Villalobos remains as a minority shareholder. The deal aims to accelerate the retail chain's international expansion — the company operates nearly 260 stores (headquartered in Jaraíz de la Vera, Cáceres) and plans further growth across Europe and Latin America.