Consortium of Private Investors Acquires Eton from EQT
June 27, 2025
Eton, the Swedish luxury menswear brand headquartered in Gånghester, has been sold by EQT VII to a consortium of private long-term investors led by Mikael Schiller, Caspar Callerström and Thomas von Koch. The new owners, selected by Eton's lenders with support from EQT, will back management to continue expanding the brand's omnichannel presence, digital capabilities and international growth.
- Buyers
- Consortium of private long-term investors (including Mikael Schiller, Caspar Callerström, Thomas von Koch), Mikael Schiller, Caspar Callerström, Thomas von Koch
- Targets
- Eton
- Sellers
- EQT VII (EQT)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Västra Götaland County, Sweden
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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