Jack Ma and Joe Tsai Invest in Golden Goose to Support Brand's Expansion in Asia

On January 28, Blue Pool Capital, the investment firm co-founded by Jack Ma and Joe Tsai, announced that it had acquired a 12% minority stake in Golden Goose. Despite this new investment, Permira, the private equity firm that acquired a majority stake in Golden Goose for €1.2 billion in 2020, will continue to hold control of the brand.

Founded in 2004, Blue Pool Capital is a Hong Kong-based investment firm, co-established by Alibaba Group's founder Jack Ma and current chairman Joe Tsai, with assets managed in the billions. The firm's investment portfolio spans diverse sectors, with a particular focus on sports, entertainment, technology, and consumer markets. Blue Pool's notable investments include gaming company Azarus, women's sports media outlet Just Women's Sports, the Premier Lacrosse League, French fashion label Sézane, and travel platform GetYourGuide.

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