Top private equity news of the week

Golden Goose, the Italian luxury sneakers and apparel brand, has secured a 12% minority investment from Blue Pool Capital, a Hong Kong-based investment firm.

The deal, completed after Golden Goose postponed its planned IPO in June 2024, allows Permira to maintain its majority ownership.

CEO Silvio Campara welcomed Blue Pool as a strategic partner, highlighting the firm’s expertise and connections in the US and APAC markets. “With Blue Pool’s support, we will push the boundaries of our dream to redefine luxury,” Campara said.

Read more: https://pe-insights.com/golden-goose-gains-strategic-investment-from-blue-pool-capital/

Former Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri is reportedly pursuing an acquisition of Versace through his investment firm, Nessifashion.

The $6bn sale of the iconic Italian brand, owned by Capri Holdings, has attracted high-profile bidders, including Prada Group, Investcorp, and private equity firm Permira. Barclays, which is managing the process, expects final bids in February 2025.

Bizzarri’s interest in Versace aligns with his strategic ambition to shape the luxury fashion landscape. Nessifashion, established in 2024, has already invested in notable Italian brands, including Elisabetta Franchi, where Bizzarri serves as chairman. 

Read more: https://pe-insights.com/all-eyes-on-versace-gucci-ex-ceo-joins-high-stakes-bid-for-iconic-fashion-house/

 

Tikehau Capital agreed to acquire a majority stake in TTSP HWP, a German technical advisory firm specialising in data centres.

The deal, made through Tikehau’s private equity decarbonisation strategy, aims to transform TTSP HWP from a Germany-focused business into a leading pan-European player.

TTSP HWP provides engineering, design, and project management services for large and complex data centres. Originally founded as an architectural firm in 1991, the company pivoted exclusively to data centre projects in 2019. Its expertise in energy-efficient and low-carbon data centre designs has driven rapid growth, with 2024 revenues surpassing €60m and a 70% revenue CAGR over the past three years.

Read more: https://pe-insights.com/tikehau-capital-acquires-majority-stake-in-ttsp-hwp-to-drive-european-expansion/

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