Simone Cavalieri

Designs, manufactures and sells eyewear products

Charme Management is an active investment manager who describes their investment approach as entrepreneurial finance. The firm focuses exclusively on the luxury consumer goods sector. Although they consider investments worldwide, Charme Management invests primarily in Italy. They acquire controlling stakes in companies with a strong brand image and a high growth potential. Charme Management focuses on sectors including fashion goods, furniture, lighting and interior design. They have invested in a number of luxury companies and brands including Ballantyne, Poltrona Frau SpA (MI: PFG), Cappellini, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, Gufram, Alias and Cassina. Their portfolio of brands encompasses a range of styles from classic to contemporary, significantly diversified across the market perception spectrum. A clear and separate positioning for each group brand is an integral part of their strategy.

Charme Capital invests in companies located in Italy, the UK and Spain. The firm targets fast growing mid-market companies with an enterprise value of EUR 100 million to EUR 500 million. The firm invests in various sectors and industries. It provides equity financing for buyouts and growth. It invests between EUR 30 million to EUR 100 million and seeks to acquire a majority or minority stake in the portfolio company along with a seat in the board of directors.

Functions as an alternative investment manager