Made in Italy Fund Acquires Majority Stake in GCDS
November 12, 2020
Made in Italy Fund, managed by Quadrivio and Pambianco, has acquired a majority stake in Milan-based fashion brand GCDS. Founders Giuliano and Giordano Calza will retain a significant direct stake, and former luxury executive Patrizio di Marco will co-invest and join the board.
- Buyers
- Made in Italy Fund, Quadrivio, Pambianco, Patrizio di Marco
- Targets
- GCDS
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Lombardy, Italy
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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