ACBC Acquired by Gyrus Capital for Transformative Growth

Deal News | Apr 23, 2025 | Legal Community Italy

ACBC Acquired by Gyrus Capital for Transformative Growth

Gyrus Capital, a European investment firm specializing in transformative investments in healthcare and sustainability, has announced its contemplated acquisition of ACBC (Anything Can Be Changed), an Italian BCorp and Circular Science Company recognized as a leading independent provider of sustainability and innovation services. ACBC specializes in advanced research and development, product innovation, and circular and sustainable solutions for the fashion and lifestyle sectors. Upon completion of the transaction, funds managed by Gyrus Capital will acquire a majority stake in ACBC, working closely with ACBC's co-founders and existing management team, who will reinvest significantly and continue to play a key role in leading the company. The strategic objective is to accelerate ACBC's growth and international expansion, establishing it as a global leader in sustainable innovation and transformation, with a focus on the fashion industry and related sectors. Legal advisement for the transaction was provided by A&O Shearman for Gyrus Capital with a comprehensive team led by partner Paolo Nastasi. Contributing to the transaction were various associates and trainees, covering corporate, banking, intellectual property, administrative law, antitrust, FDI, and labor law aspects. IPG Law Firm supported ACBC and the selling shareholders, with assistance from partners Marco Pistis and Ludovico Viganotti.

Sectors

  • Private Equity & Investment
  • Sustainability & Innovation
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Legal Advisory

Geography

  • Italy – ACBC is an Italian company, and the legal firms involved are based in Italy.
  • European Union – Gyrus Capital is a European investment firm, and this acquisition affects the EU market.

Industry

  • Private Equity & Investment – Gyrus Capital, a private equity firm, is making an investment in ACBC.
  • Sustainability & Innovation – ACBC is a Circular Science Company focused on sustainability and innovation in fashion.
  • Fashion & Lifestyle – ACBC specializes in sustainable solutions for the fashion and lifestyle sectors.
  • Legal Advisory – A&O Shearman and IPG Law Firm provided legal services for the acquisition.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Gyrus CapitalBuyerCompanyA European investment firm specializing in transformative investments in healthcare and sustainability.
    ACBCTargetCompanyAn Italian BCorp and Circular Science Company focusing on sustainability and innovation.
    A&O ShearmanLegal Advisor for BuyerCompanyProvided legal services to Gyrus Capital for the acquisition.
    IPG Law FirmLegal Advisor for TargetCompanyAssisted ACBC and the selling shareholders with legal services.