Скачать или смотреть Episode #1 - From €45M Ski Jackets to a €15B Luxury Empire: The Moncler Story

In 2003, investors paid €150 million for a struggling ski jacket company. Ten years later: €2 billion IPO. Here's how.

This is the Moncler story - from technical mountaineering gear to a luxury fashion empire worth over €12 billion today.

You'll discover:
• Why private equity investors saw luxury potential in a €45M ski wear brand
• The 4 strategic moves that transformed the business (repositioning, distribution, Asian expansion, product control)
• How they turned a 14x return in 10 years (30% IRR)
• The pattern that repeats across luxury brand transformations

This is Ask Carlo—Private Equity, Simplified. Real deals. Real strategies. Real billions. No jargon, just compelling stories from 30 years inside European private markets.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Cold Open: €150M → €2B
1:15 - Introduction & Disclaimer
3:00 - The Setup: Moncler's Heritage
5:45 - Strategy #1: Brand Repositioning
7:30 - Strategy #2: Distribution Revolution
8:45 - Strategy #3: Asian Acceleration
10:30 - The Outcome: €2B IPO & Beyond
12:00 - Jargon Buster: Public vs Private Equity
13:15 - Quick Answer: Can Ordinary People Access PE?
14:15 - The Numbers: MOIC & IRR Explained
15:00 - Closing & Next Week Preview

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NEXT WEEK: The three letters that changed finance - LBO. Leveraged buyouts explained through the deal that launched modern private equity.

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ABOUT ASK CARLO:
I have spent 30+ years co-managing billions across European private markets - buyouts, venture capital, growth equity, real estate, infrastructure. Every Tuesday, I share one real deal to help you understand how sophisticated capital actually works.

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DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, or any other type of professional advice. Always consult qualified professionals before making investment decisions.

Educational only. Not investment advice.

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