The investment firm is acquiring the leading manufacturer of protective equipment for motorcycling from Bahrain-based investment fund Investcorp and founder Lino Dainese.
’s long-term focus on consumer goods, a sector in which it has invested more than $20 billion to date., Design Holding and, last year, in premium streetwear retailer End.
“We were attracted by the company’s unique brand identity, long heritage and leadership in innovation,” said Massimiliano Caraffa, managing director leading consumer and retail for the Carlyle Europe Partners advisory team. “Leveraging our global network and expertise in scaling consumer brands, we are excited to support Dainese in the next chapter of its growth journey, building upon its distinctive customer-centric ‘head-to-toe’ product offering and unmatched technical excellence.
Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Vicenza, Italy, Dainese Group has engineered and patented inventions in the world of safety and protection, including the back protector and the first wearable airbag for motorcyclists, in collaboration with world champions, including motorcycle legend Valentino Rossi.
Silei described Carlyle as “the ideal partner,” that “understands and appreciates the core values and vision for growth of the group.” He added that with the fund’s “track record and expertise in this sector,” he was confident it will “help achieve our ambitious goals for growth and further internationalization.”
Dainese has a network of 38 directly operated stores and a direct e-commerce site. In 2007, Dainese acquired motorcycle helmets-maker AGV, founded in 1917. TCX, a motorcycling shoes brand, was acquired in 2020. Dainese counts more than 1,000 employees and is present in 96 countries across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, Asia Pacific and the Americas.
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