BlueGem: Wins AIFI's Private Equity of the Year Award for ESG Excellence

Deal News | Dec 23, 2024 | BlueGem Capital Partners

BlueGem Capital Partners, a pan-European private equity firm with a focus on non-discretionary consumer staples, has been awarded the Claudio Dematt Private Equity of the Year Award in the ESG category. This accolade recognizes their strategic investments in Italian professional haircare group Beautynova and global luxury home fragrances brand Dr. Vranjes Firenze. The awards, organized by AIFI with partners including Intesa Sanpaolo and support from EY, highlight impactful private equity transactions in Italy. BlueGem's recognition underscores its effective strategy in managing resilient consumer staple sectors, achieving sustainable growth and delivering substantial returns. Beautynova and Dr. Vranjes have both seen significant growth and transformation under BlueGem's guidance, strengthening their market leading positions and enhancing their ESG impact. The ceremony held in Milan emphasized BlueGem's commitment to sustainable operations and long-term business growth.

Sectors

  • Private Equity
  • Consumer Staples
  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

Geography

  • Italy – The awards are organized in Italy, and the investments discussed involve Italian companies such as Beautynova and Dr. Vranjes.
  • Europe – BlueGem Capital Partners operates as a pan-European private equity firm, emphasizing their broader geographical strategy.

Industry

  • Private Equity – The article discusses achievements by BlueGem Capital Partners, a private equity firm, emphasizing its impactful investments and value creation in consumer staple businesses.
  • Consumer Staples – BlueGem focuses on non-discretionary consumer sectors like Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care, and Health & Wellbeing. The firms Beautynova and Dr. Vranjes operate in this sector.
  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) – The awards won by BlueGem are in the ESG category, highlighting the firm's commitment to sustainable investments that generate meaningful impact.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    BlueGem Capital PartnersPrivate Equity FirmCompanyA specialist pan-European private equity firm focusing on consumer staples with a strong commitment to ESG principles.
    BeautynovaPortfolio CompanyCompanyAn Italian professional haircare group that has grown significantly under BlueGem's investment and strategic direction.
    Dr. Vranjes FirenzePortfolio CompanyCompanyA global luxury home fragrances brand that has achieved international acclaim and ESG improvements with BlueGem's support.
    AIFIOrganizerCompanyAn Italian association for private equity and venture capital that hosts the Claudio Dematt Private Equity of the Year Award.
    Emilio Di Spiezio SardoFounding PartnerPersonFounding partner of BlueGem Capital Partners, involved in strategic guidance and speaking at the awards on the firm's achievements.
    Stefano BanfoCEO of BeautynovaPersonCEO of Beautynova, highlighting the transformational growth achieved with BlueGem's backing.
    Paolo VranjesFounder and Chairman of Dr. Vranjes FirenzePersonFounder of Dr. Vranjes Firenze, acknowledging significant growth and ESG advances under BlueGem's investment.