Hair Gallery Acquires Capello Point, Navigating New Frontiers in Beauty Retail
Deal News | Aug 07, 2025 | Finance Community IT - 3 Private Equity
In a significant move within the beauty and retail sectors, Star Capital SGR has completed the sale of Capello Point to Hair Gallery Europe. Hair Gallery financed the acquisition through a capital increase and refinancing from Illimity Bank. Hair Gallery, an Italian entity specializing in hairstyling and digital product retail, aims to leverage Capello Point's robust distribution network and market presence with €45 million in combined revenue and 80 retail points, including franchises. The advisory roles were extensively fulfilled by firms including Pirola Corporate Finance, BDO Italia, and Case Cassiopea. This strategic acquisition is expected to enhance Hair Gallery's leadership in the beauty industry by merging digital expertise with Capello Point's high-touch retail experience. The merged entity will focus on expanding product offerings and strengthening the convergence between retail and online sales channels.
Sectors
- Beauty and Personal Care
- Retail
- Finance and Advisory
Geography
- Italy – Both Hair Gallery and Capello Point are based in Italy, making the transaction relevant to the Italian market in the beauty and retail sectors.
Industry
- Beauty and Personal Care – Both Hair Gallery and Capello Point operate within the beauty and personal care industry, focusing on hairstyling and professional beauty products.
- Retail – The acquisition involves retail components, with a strong emphasis on storefronts and digital sales strategies.
- Finance and Advisory – The transaction involved complex financial, legal, and advisory services provided by multiple firms, including Pirola Corporate Finance and BDO Italia.
Financials
- €45 million – The combined revenue of Hair Gallery and Capello Point post-acquisition.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair Gallery Europe | Buyer | Company | An Italian company active in hairstyling and digital beauty retail. |
| Capello Point | Target Company | Company | A leading Italian distributor of professional hair and beauty products, with an extensive retail network. |
| Star Capital SGR | Seller | Private Equity | The private equity firm that owned Capello Point. |
| Illimity Bank | Financier | Company | Provided refinancing for Hair Gallery's acquisition of Capello Point. |
| Pirola Corporate Finance | Corporate Finance Advisor | Company | Advised Hair Gallery on negotiations and commercial aspects. |
| BDO Italia | Financial Advisor | Company | Handled financial and tax due diligence for the transaction. |
| Case Cassiopea | M&A Advisor | Company | Advised Star Capital on the sale of Capello Point. |