Quadrivio Group takes majority stake in Filippo de Laurentiis

ITALY Luxury Goods / Fashion & Leather Goods REV €5–25M

Context

Quadrivio Group, through its Lifestyle Fund II, has acquired a majority stake in Filippo De Laurentiis (Fili S.r.l.) from the founding Ferrante family. This marks the second investment for the Lifestyle Fund II and the sixth overall within the broader Lifestyle segment for Quadrivio. The Ferrante family will remain significantly invested and continue to manage the company. The strategic rationale for the deal is to accelerate the brand's global expansion, particularly in the United States and Asia, while launching a dedicated e-commerce channel and expanding into the retail market. Additionally, the partnership aims to diversify the product range by introducing a dedicated women's collection. The acquisition highlights the continued consolidation of high-end Italian textile manufacturers by specialized private equity funds seeking to scale artisanal excellence.

Filippo de Laurentiis, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only].

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Target

Founded in 2011 by the Ferrante family, Filippo De Laurentiis is a specialized Italian knitwear brand positioned in the "Affordable Luxury" and premium segments. The business model is deeply rooted in the "Made in Italy" heritage, focusing on the research, production, and marketing of high-quality knitwear primarily for men. The company's value proposition centers on the use of noble fibers such as cashmere, wool, yak, alpaca, silk, and linen, combined with contemporary styling. Strategically, the company operates a wholesale-heavy model, generating over 40% of its revenue internationally, specifically in Japan, Germany, and the UK. It is recognized for its operational agility and its ability to blend artisanal Italian craftsmanship with modern industrial efficiency.

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Other operations with Quadrivio Group

Other operations with Quadrivio Group
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
06/2026	QUADRIVIO GROUP / CAPDESIA GROUP	ALICE PIZZA	ITALY	Restaurants / Chains
01/2026	QUADRIVIO GROUP	LES SECRETS DE LOLY	FRANCE	Hygiene & Beauty Brands
01/2025	QUADRIVIO GROUP	MIR - MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH	ITALY	Diagnostic Equipment
08/2023	QUADRIVIO GROUP	THE PRIVATE CLINIC (TPC)	UNITED KINGDOM	Aesthetic & Cosmetic Clinics

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Revenue range: REV €5–25M

EBITDA range: €0–5M

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What transaction does this page cover?

This page covers the acquisition of a majority stake in Filippo de Laurentiis, an Italian company specialised in Fashion & Leather Goods, by Quadrivio Group in 2024, structured as a leveraged buyout (LBO).

What were Filippo de Laurentiis’s revenue and EBITDA at the time of the deal?

At the time of the transaction, Filippo de Laurentiis generated annual revenue estimated in the €5–25M range and EBITDA in the €0–5M bracket (FY 2023). Detailed financial figures are available to members.

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