Nexia S&A advised A&B Couture by conducting financial due diligence on Bertan in connection with a majority stake acquisition, alongside InnovaFonds.

Bertan reported a turnover of €8 million in 2025. The workshop operates in the high-end knitwear sector for ready-to-wear brands and luxury fashion houses. The family shareholders are retaining a minority stake in the company.

Founded in 1965 and based in Borgoricco, Veneto, Bertan develops and manufactures knitwear pieces for major fashion houses. A&B Couture, a luxury garment manufacturing group from the Vendée region supported since 2024 by InnovaFonds and BNP Paribas Développement, operates six sewing workshops as well as two technical and development offices in France. This acquisition follows the takeovers of Atelier Manoukian and SCT Développement. It allows the group, which holds the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) label, to diversify its expertise with knitwear—complementing its historical expertise in woven fabrics—and to establish a presence in Italy for the first time.

This transaction aims to preserve Bertan’s expertise while accelerating its development and industrial investments. With the integration of Bertan, A&B Couture is expected to reach €25 million in revenue by 2026, strengthening its scale with major luxury houses. The operation is part of the group’s external growth strategy and aims to consolidate its position as a partner to fashion and luxury houses through an integrated offering spanning France and Italy.

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