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▶ 33:42 · Private Markets · Family-owned Munich scales to €80M revenue without VC, rejecting buyout offers
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La Verdadera Historia de las Zapatillas MUNICH: Más Allá del Deporte

2025-07-30 · 2 company · 4 thematic
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xavier berneda

Third-generation leader of family-owned Munich sports and fashion footwear brand. Joined factory at 17, pioneered China sourcing in 1990s, led pivot from technical sports to fashion, growing revenue 3x to €80M in 4 years while maintaining family control and manufacturing in Spain.

raul

Co-host of the SeedRocket podcast alongside Julio. Participates in discussions about M&A, entrepreneurship, and startup ecosystems.

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