Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the country’s sovereign wealth fund, is preparing to buy a stake of about 10% in Italian sneaker maker Golden Goose, Corriere della Sera reported Saturday. The reported move would add another investor to Golden Goose after China’s HSG agreed in December to acquire a majority stake from Permira in a deal valuing the company at just over 2.5 billion euros ($2.9 billion). It also signals continued interest from global funds in Italian luxury assets. Corriere said QIA is poised to invest alongside HSG, formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, as well as Temasek and Permira, which retained a minority stake following the transaction. Golden Goose revenue growth attracts sovereign capital If the investment is priced in line with the 2.5 billion euros valuation, the QIA stake would be worth about 250 million euros ($290 million), Corriere said. Golden Goose reported revenue of 734 million euros ($850 million) in 2025, with direct-to-consumer sales rising 21% year on year. Adjusted Ebitda was 248.3 million euros ($288 million), and the group operated 232 stores. By Daniele Lepido
