Gradiente, a private equity firm, completed the acquisition of a 67% stake in FiloBlu, a business accelerator for brands and retailers, from Ardian, a private equity firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. “FiloBlu is an example of an Italian company active in a market characterised by favourable dynamics and very important growth trends that are affecting the daily activities of retail companies. We are delighted to support the company in this new development project aimed at establishing its leadership, also by seizing important opportunities for value creation through add-ons designed to expand the product offering and consolidate the company’s competitive position in its reference market,” Pietro Busnardo, Gradiente Partner.