Prosit Acquires Cantina di Montalcino

Made in Italy Fund (Quadrivio & Pambianco) Invests in PROSIT S.p.A.

October 22, 2019

Food & Beverage

Made in Italy Fund, the private equity vehicle managed by Quadrivio & Pambianco, has made a growth investment in PROSIT S.p.A. to support the creation of a cooperative/platform of premium Italian wineries and accelerate international expansion. PROSIT will act as the platform to aggregate complementary family-owned wineries (targeting >€100m revenue in 3–4 years) and pursue add-on acquisitions and export-led growth.

Capri Holdings Acquires Tuscan Shoemaker Sicla

March 23, 2024

Manufacturing

Capri Holdings has signed an agreement to acquire Sicla, a Montevarchi-based Italian shoemaker known for producing part of Jimmy Choo's collections. The Donnini family will continue to oversee operations; financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Capri's production capabilities and secures a supplier in Tuscany's luxury footwear cluster.

Tilia Holdings Acquires Caputo Cheese from Promus Equity Partners

July 17, 2025

Food & Beverage

Chicago-based private investment firm Tilia Holdings has acquired Caputo Cheese, a Melrose Park, Illinois value-added processor of high-quality Italian cheeses, from Promus Equity Partners (transaction closed June 30, 2025). Monroe Capital provided the senior credit facility and an equity co-investment to support the acquisition; Natale Caputo will continue to lead the company as Tilia looks to scale Caputo's manufacturing and national distribution capabilities.

Made in Italy Fund (Quadrivio & Pambianco) Acquires Majority Stake in XtraWine

July 1, 2021

E-Commerce

Made in Italy Fund, managed by Quadrivio Group and Pambianco, has acquired a majority stake in XtraWine, an Italian e-commerce wine retailer founded in Forlì. The acquisition gives the fund a foothold in online wine sales and distribution, leveraging XtraWine's catalogue of over 8,000 labels and its international presence.

Panebianco Wines Acquires DB Wine Selections

March 4, 2025

Food & Beverage

Panebianco Wines, a New York-based importer and distributor of premium Italian wines, has acquired DB Wine Selections, a specialist purveyor of high-quality French wines. The deal expands Panebianco's fine wine portfolio and Northeast market coverage while DB Wine Selections will retain its name and president Didier Boutet to lead integration and continuity for clients and suppliers.

ProA Capital Acquires Pastas Gallo with BlackRock as Minority Investor

January 20, 2020

Food & Beverage

Spanish private equity firm ProA Capital completed the acquisition of Pastas Gallo in December for €227 million, acquiring 100% of the company. BlackRock and other international investors provided capital alongside ProA and will hold a minority stake after supporting the transaction, which was coordinated via a competitive auction led by EY.