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.
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
- 44
- Disclosed volume
- €7.2B
- Top investor
- EQT
- Top region
- EU
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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.
Udora raises EUR 9.2m after Flowwow rebrand
Consumer gifting marketplace Udora has secured EUR 9.2 million in funding, according to EU-Startups. The investor was not disclosed and the company’s country was not specified in the announcement.
Casual Food buys Temakinho for EUR 1.5 million
Italian consumer group Casual Food has acquired restaurant brand Temakinho for EUR 1.5 million. The transaction follows a recently announced agreement structure that starts with a business lease.
Neutonic raises EUR 5.56m from angel syndicate
UK consumer brand Neutonic has secured EUR 5.56 million in funding from a group of high-profile angel investors to support retail expansion and entry into new markets.
Vinted raises EUR 880m in EQT-led round
Lithuania-based re-commerce platform Vinted has secured EUR 880 million in funding from an investor group led by EQT, in a transaction described as a secondary share sale.
UniCredit funds Panealba with EUR 78 million facility
Italian consumer group Panealba has secured EUR 78 million in funding from UniCredit. The financing supports a real estate acquisition in Cherasco (Cuneo).
Vinted secures EUR 880m in secondary funding
Lithuania-based Vinted has raised EUR 880 million in a secondary transaction led by EQT, bringing new institutional investors onto its cap table and providing liquidity to existing shareholders.
Kryalos buys Poseidon shopping centre for EUR 56m
Kryalos has acquired Centro Commerciale Poseidon in Italy for EUR 56 million, in a deal announced recently. The seller is Errichten Srl, linked to the Coop ecosystem, according to BeBeez.
Nuova Butos Ho.Re.Ca. buys Forlimpopoli plant
Italy’s Nuova Butos Ho.Re.Ca. Società Cooperativa has acquired the stabilimento di Forlimpopoli for an undisclosed sum, extending its post-workers buyout growth path.
Nordic Knots lands EUR 92.59m funding round
Swedish consumer brand Nordic Knots has raised EUR 92.59 million from a syndicate including Imaginary Ventures, Creades, Iris Ventures and St Dominique Capital.
Covalo secures EUR 3.5m to scale care data platform
Swiss consumer tech company Covalo has raised a EUR 3.5 million funding extension led by Hi Inov, with HTGF and seed+speed Ventures also participating.
Bosqar Invest agrees to buy PIK Vrbovec
Bosqar Invest has agreed to acquire Croatian consumer business PIK Vrbovec. Financial terms were not disclosed and deal timing and conditions remain unclear.
Ambienta takes control of Italy’s The Bridge
Ambienta has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Italian consumer company The Bridge. Financial terms were not disclosed and deal details remain limited.