LVMH Acquires a Minority Stake in Les Domaines de Fontenille | News & Events | Goodwin
Summary
The Paris Private Equity team advised Domaines de Fontenille, a luxury hotel group, on the acquisition of a minority stake by LVMH, which will become the company’s largest shareholder. The round also includes Anaïs Ventures, controlled by the Firmenich family, as well as Sébastien Borget and Arthur Madrid, founders of The Sandbox metaverse. Domaines de Fontenille comprises 11 properties across Europe, located in exceptional settings such as wine estates and historic sites. These establishments embody values of authenticity, well-being, and natural beauty, blending simplicity with elegance. This acquisition will allow Domaines de Fontenille to accelerate its growth both in France and internationally, with the aim of expanding to around 30 hotels within the next five years.