Demenego

Client

Vam Investments, famiglia De Menego, Management team

Transaction

Sell-side M&A advisory

Date

October 2024

Sector

Consumer, Food & Retail

Deal description

Vam Investments, a leading private equity investor in Italy, together with the De Menego family and the Demenego management team, have sold their stake in the company to Montefiore Investment, a pan-European private equity fund focused on small and medium-sized enterprises. The management team will retain its operational roles within the company and has reinvested alongside the founding family.

Company description

Founded in 1960 in Calalzo di Cadore, Veneto, Demenego is a leading Italian optical chain specializing in eyecare, with a network of approximately 40 stores and a strong presence in the north-east of Italy.

Dawan Corporate Finance role

Dawan Corporate Finance acted as the financial advisor to the selling shareholders, managing all phases of the sale process.