Cantiere del Pardo S.p.A.
Established: 1973
Country: Italy
Region: Emilia-Romagna
Investors: Wise Equity (Wisequity V)
Cantiere del Pardo (“CdP”) is a leading company in the production of premium sailing and motor yachts.
Founded in 1973, Cantiere del Pardo has a history of great success and international recognition. Since its foundation, it has sold over five thousand yachts under the Grand Soleil brand and, more recently, under the Pardo Yachts and VanDutch brands. CdP's history and tradition, its construction expertise and the iconic design of its models have made it one of the best luxury yacht builders in the world.
€180+m
in 2023 (nearly 3x compared to 2020)
€37+m
EBITDA in 2023 (6x more than in 2020)
12
motorboat models under two different brands (from one in 2017)
The Cantiere del Pardo name and the brands it represents are now firmly established among the most prestigious in the nautical world; the management structure has grown and been significantly strengthened; the range of models has been considerably extended and production capacity has doubled. CdP is a fantastic example of excellence in a sector in which our country is a leader. Thanks to the valuable contribution made by Wise Equity to the growth of the shipyard, we are now even more motivated and convinced to face the next challenges and all the new projects, knowing that we can count on a solid Italian group with proven entrepreneurial skills
Key achievements
Developed the dealers’ network: each partner was carefully selected to adequately support and promote the right positioning of the business
Industrialized production process and investment in production capacity with new facilities
Reinforced the company leadership and built a new top management team
140+ employees in 2023 (vs ~85 at entry)
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