Dainese is an Italian manufacturer of protective equipment and technical gear for dynamic sports, including motorcycling, mountain biking, winter sports and horseriding. The company was founded in 1972 by Lino Dainese, now a minority stakeholder in the company, expanding through organic growth and acquisitions, including Italian helmet manufacturer AGV (2007). Investcorp bought a majority of the Dainese Group in 2014. The company has been led by CEO Cristiano Silei since 2015
