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Last of the LV1 portfolio, the brand’s operations are based in Civitanova, in the Region known for fine shoemaking, CASBIA has been mastering footwear design to break boundaries in a very crowded category.

Within 5 years from the initial investment in 2019, CASBIA has matured its product development, blending its design to reinforce a more sustainable process in the making.

In 2022, CASBIA implemented a new Marketing & Communication strategy based on digital content creation with its new Digital Magazine, called "DICHROISM." Such media supports brand awareness during the deployment of its brand development.

Craftsmanship, know-how, and shoemaking heritage play a significant role in defining CASBIA's identity. Being fully Made In Italy, the brand's choice is to embrace ethical and sustainable processes to develop luxury high-end products, while also developing new digital retail formats to improve revenues per square meter required in today's market.

2024 marks the exit period. The team will be focusing on fostering CASBIA's brand transition until it finds new strategic support, specifically supporting expansion in the US and Asian markets.

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Last of the LV2 portfolio, the brand’s operations are based in Florence, Italy, SUPERDUPER is a cult luxury headwear.

Within 4 years, from the initial investment in 2020, SUPERDUPER's growth trajectory skyrocketed. The company has gained industry recognition, maturing into a global brand that can now be found around the world, showcasing its collections with high-end marketing solutions in the best retailers. Each hat is made entirely by hand and delivered within 72 hours to both B2C and B2B clientele.

With multiple categories of products and price ranges, the brand attracts different types of consumers, achieving double-digit sales growth in both online and B2B channels in just 2 years, along with extraordinary international awareness.

Sales are energized by a series of events and collaborations. 2023 was boosted by expansion of the brand's presence in the US and Japan.

The next two years will be crucial to ignite the next growth phase of the brand, identify new partners to consolidate B2B developments as well as DTC retail.

The General Partner is currently fundraising for its third fund, An authorize Luxembourg EU fund named LV3, which seeks to target B and C round investments in 10 brands that exhibit singularity, whether related to their heritage or alignment with overall investment assumptions such as no-alcohol & no-sugar beverages, fashion apparel and Tech&Innovation for the brands industries in the portfolio. More specifically:

BEVERAGE - 2 Brands Shortlisted

The focus is on Water.

FASHION - 6 Brands Shortlisted

The focus is on HERITAGE, QUITE LUXURY and DESIGNER BRANDS

LIFESTYLE TECH - 2 Companies Shortlisted

The focus is on platforms that support cost optimization, process management, crm and manufacturing tagging.