Pierre Marcolini
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Pierre Marcolini - overview
Established
1995
Location
Brussels, -, Belgium
Primary Industry
Food
About
Pierre Marcolini is a Belgian chocolatier known for exquisite artisanal chocolates, including pralines, truffles, and gift boxes, crafted with premium ingredients and a commitment to the Bean to Bar philosophy. Founded in 1995 in Brussels, Belgium, Pierre Marcolini specializes in high-quality chocolate products. The company recently underwent a strategic investment change, with VM2 acquiring a 47% minority stake in April 2023 from NEO Investment Partners and EverYi Capital. The founder, Pierre Marcolini, is recognized for his dedication to chocolate craftsmanship and quality.
The latest funding round was a Buyout with a total amount of EUR 15. 00 mn raised, which corresponds to the total amount raised by the company to date. Maison Pierre Marcolini specializes in high-end Belgian chocolates, offering a diverse range of artisanal products including pralines, chocolate truffles, chocolate bars, and gift boxes. Emphasizing quality, the company adheres to the Bean to Bar movement, managing the entire chocolate production process from cocoa sourcing to finished products.
Their offerings cater to both individual consumers seeking gourmet chocolates and corporate clients looking for elegant gifts, with a presence in key markets including Belgium, France, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, China, and Japan. In the most recent fiscal year 2022, Pierre Marcolini reported a revenue of EUR 10,783,145. 80 and an EBITDA of EUR 2,082,082. 20.
The company's revenue is generated primarily from direct-to-consumer sales through e-commerce and physical retail outlets, appealing to both B2C and B2B clients. Flagship products like the 30th Anniversary collection and Petits Bonheurs gift boxes are strategically priced to reflect the brand's premium nature. The company plans to leverage the recent Buyout funding to accelerate growth in the Asian markets, particularly in Japan, China, and South Korea, where VM2's strong presence will support expansion efforts. New products are being designed to cater to these markets, although specific release dates have not been disclosed.
The funding will also enhance marketing strategies in these regions to boost brand awareness and sales.
Current Investors
NEO Investment Partners, EverYi Capital
Primary Industry
Food
Sub Industries
Food
Website
www.marcolini.be
Company Stage
Mature - Growth Capital
Total Amount Raised
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Pierre Marcolini - timeline of key events
Pierre Marcolini - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Jun 30, 2010 | Dec 31, 2011 | Jun 30, 2012 | Jun 30, 2013 | Jun 30, 2014 | Jun 30, 2015 | Jun 30, 2016 | Jun 30, 2017 | Jun 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 7,453,957 | 4,628,878 | 2,726,637 | 7,402,803 | 9,250,528 | 10,272,677 | 10,670,610 | 11,689,683 | 11,823,833 | 14,251,081 | 13,203,343 | 12,315,824 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | - | - | - | 25.0% | 11.0% | 3.9% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 20.5% | (7.4%) | (6.7%) | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | (624,116) | 599,661 | (393,162) | (164,979) | 930,427 | 2,625,219 | 477,337 | 60,201 | 960,770 | 1,721,041 | (518,618) | 988,852 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | (1,422,123) | 166,566 | (825,818) | (1,025,200) | 321,966 | 2,064,959 | (73,435) | (549,812) | 332,426 | 843,064 | (1,489,066) | 66,623 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | (19.1%) | 3.6% | (30.3%) | (13.8%) | 3.5% | 20.1% | (0.7%) | (4.7%) | 2.8% | 5.9% | (11.3%) | 0.5% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | (8.4%) | 13.0% | (14.4%) | (2.2%) | 10.1% | 25.6% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 8.1% | 12.1% | (3.9%) | 8.0% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | (2,192,121) | 1,632,163 | (850,400) | (1,233,094) | 199,906 | (1,021,006) | (314,456) | (2,665,554) | (1,569,896) | (1,216,257) | (3,219,272) | (724,456) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | (29.4%) | 35.3% | (31.2%) | (16.7%) | 2.2% | (9.9%) | (2.9%) | (22.8%) | (13.3%) | (8.5%) | (24.4%) | (5.9%) | - | - | - |
Pierre Marcolini - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on, Trade Sale | Completed | Pierre Marcolini | - | ||||||||
| Growth | Completed | Pierre Marcolini | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Pierre Marcolini | - |
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