Milan's Superstudio buys into New York, chasing $240M revenue goal
What's the deal? SuperstudioDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, the Milan events and production group, is entering the US market by acquiring a majority stake in Spring Studios New York LLCDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, which operates the TriBeCa venue and its events business. The deal value was undisclosed. Superstudio takes immediate operational control, with a defined timeline to buy the remaining minority stake.
What's included — and what isn't: The transaction covers only Spring's TriBeCa events business. It excludes the Spring StudiosDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → brand, Spring's creative agency and production units in the US and Europe, and Spring PlaceDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, the members club, restaurant, and workspace in the same building.
What's the endgame? The New York deal is the first step of a multi-year international push. Superstudio plans to add 10 to 15 premier venues across global hubs over five years, targeting roughly $240 million in annual revenue in that time. Its client roster includes Gucci, FendiDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, LVMH, and DiorDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →.
Why now? "As brands compete for genuine attention and lasting connection, high-end physical experiences have become the ultimate differentiator for luxury, corporate, and technology brands alike," said Tommaso Borioli, chief executive officer of Superstudio EventsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →. "New York is where we plant our international flag."
What changes for clients? Little, on paper. The New York team stays in place, and existing clients keep the same teams while gaining access to Superstudio's wider network, according to Navin Khattar, chairman of Spring Media InvestmentsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, Spring Studios' parent.
Khattar called Superstudio "the right partner and operator to take this business forward," adding that its team has "built a venue and production platform that few in our industry can match." He noted the sale is the Khattar family's second transaction in under 18 months.
The signal: The deal reflects consolidation in the premium events space as brand experiences become a core marketing channel. By anchoring in TriBeCa, Superstudio is betting that a single operator spanning the world's financial and cultural capitals can capture rising demand for physical brand activations.
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