KHOY lands EUR 2m to compress furniture logistics
Finnish D2C sofa-bed brand KHOY has raised EUR 2 million led by Virta Equity. The company is betting that vacuum-packed delivery unlocks faster cross-border scaling in Europe and beyond.
Sector
Consumer M&A
Consumer sector activity covers retail, consumer goods, food & beverage, and hospitality. Shifting consumer preferences and digital commerce drive both strategic and sponsor-led transactions.
- Deals · 12mo
- 56
- Disclosed volume
- €7.3B
- Top investor
- EQT
- Top region
- EU
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Borletti Group buys Pinalli from HIG Capital
Borletti Group has acquired 100% of Italian beauty retailer Pinalli from H.I.G. Capital, in a deal backed by a Borletti-led vehicle with J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management as anchor investor.
HIG exits Pinalli as Borletti buys in
H.I.G. Capital has sold Italian beauty and personal care retailer Pinalli to Borletti Group, with the Pinalli family retaining a minority stake. The deal underlines ongoing consolidation around scaled omnichannel platforms in Italy.
Italmobiliare exits Capitelli in EUR 36m sale
Italmobiliare has agreed to sell its 80% stake in Capitelli Fratelli to France’s CA Animation, delivering a 3x cash-on-cash return and a reported 20% IRR. Closing is expected in Q4 2026, subject to Golden Power approval.
Oxy Capital pitches ~EUR 115m Aeffe rescue plan
Oxy Capital Italia has tabled a binding offer to back Aeffe through a negotiated crisis procedure. The proposed ~EUR 115m package includes up to ~EUR 25m in bridge funding and a three-unit carve-up post-close.
Equinox-backed MVC adds UK bikepacking brand Tailfin
Equinox III-backed MVC Group has acquired Tailfin, a UK premium technical bikepacking player, extending its cycling portfolio beyond Castelli and Sportful as it pushes international growth.
Inflexion takes minority stake in Manucurist
Inflexion has agreed to invest in Paris-based clean nail care brand Manucurist, buying a substantial minority stake at an implied valuation of about EUR 300 million.
Chequers-backed Altea adds retail specialist Allspark
Chequers Capital portfolio company Altea Federation has acquired Milan-based Fashion and Retail consultancy Allspark. The move deepens Altea’s retail transformation stack and formalises Cegid as a key go-to-market partner in Italy.
Aksìa-backed Valsa adds I Maestri del Forno
Valsa Group, backed by Aksìa Capital V, has acquired Italian specialty bakery producer I Maestri del Forno in an add-on deal. Sellers rolled a minority stake, reinforcing Aksìa’s buy-and-build play in premium bakery.
MondeVita buys majority of Underscore District
MondeVita has acquired a strategic majority stake in Milan-based Underscore District, the brand accelerator behind Magliano, GR10K and WOK Store, as it builds an Italian luxury platform.
Tyche Bank provides EUR 6m funding to ARAV
Italian consumer company ARAV has secured a EUR 6 million financing from Tyche Bank. The funding adds fresh capacity as lenders keep a tight focus on credit quality in discretionary categories.
Banco BPM backs Fornopronto’s Panificio Stefani buyout
Banco BPM has provided EUR 9.5 million in acquisition financing to support Fornopronto’s purchase of 100% of Panificio Stefani Group, underscoring debt-backed consolidation in Italy’s fragmented bakery market.
MondeVita takes control of Underscore District
MondeVita has acquired a majority stake in Milan-based brand accelerator Underscore District, the second step in its new Italian luxury platform strategy. Terms were not disclosed.
Natra to acquire Italy’s Witor’s chocolate maker
Spain’s Natra has announced the acquisition of Italian chocolate producer Witor’s. Financial terms were not disclosed, leaving valuation and integration plans as the key open questions.
Oxy Capital bids for Italy’s Aeffe
Oxy Capital has submitted an offer to acquire Italian consumer group Aeffe. Financial terms have not been disclosed and key deal conditions remain unclear.
Neri Industria Alimentare buys Nesti Conserve brand
Italy’s Neri Industria Alimentare has acquired the Nesti Conserve brand, a historic Tuscan name linked to porcini products. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Cielo e Terra buys Maia Wine, targets premium sparkling
Italian winery Cielo e Terra has acquired 100% of Maia Wine. Financial terms were not disclosed, with the buyer signalling a push into premium sparkling wines.
MBK explores exit from Pierre Marcolini
MBK Partners is exploring a potential sale of Belgian luxury chocolatier Pierre Marcolini. The process is at an early stage, with limited details disclosed beyond the reported value.
Growth Partner exits Spain’s Synergym
Growth Partner has completed an exit from Spanish fitness chain Synergym for an undisclosed amount. The firm said it expects more private equity exits to follow the deal.
CVC injects EUR 210m into Lipton
CVC Capital Partners has announced a EUR 210 million funding injection into Lipton. The deal adds fresh capital to a globally recognised consumer brand, with terms not disclosed.