Ardian buys minority stake in German fashion brand Kapten & Son

Ardian acquired a minority stake in German lifestyle and fashion accessories brand Kapten & Son GmbH through one of its Ardian Growth funds.

Kapten plans to expand in Europe and pursue potential acquisitions, the brand's co-founders said.

GCA Altium was M&A adviser to Kapten, and Gütt Olk Feldhaus was its legal adviser. McDermott Will & Emery was legal adviser to Ardian, Deloitte was its financial adviser and Singulier was its strategic adviser.