CVC Capital Partners
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CVC Capital Partners is a leading global private equity and investment advisory firm headquartered in Jersey, focused on private equity, secondaries, credit, and infrastructure.
CVC Capital Partners was originally founded in 1981 as Citicorp Venture Capital. In 1993, the senior investment professionals negotiated a spinoff from Citibank to form an independent firm. Since its independence, CVC has transitioned from venture capital to large-scale leveraged buyouts and investments in mature businesses, eventually becoming one of the largest private equity firms in Europe and globally. In 2024, the firm went public, listing its shares on the Euronext Amsterdam.
The firm operates a diversified investment platform across private equity, secondaries, credit funds, and infrastructure. CVC is notable for raising some of the largest investment vehicles in history, including a record-breaking 26 billion Euro buyout fund in 2023. Its investment reach is global, with a significant presence in Europe, the Americas, and a dedicated Asia-focused fund series.
CVC has been involved in several high-profile deals and industries, notably in professional sports such as Formula One, La Liga, and Six Nations Rugby. Its portfolio is expansive, covering consumer retail, technology, and financial services. The firm currently manages over 100 companies worldwide that collectively employ hundreds of thousands of people.
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Portfolio Companies
| Company | Sector | Status | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Bathing Ape | Consumer/Retail | Current | — |
| Aavas Financiers | Financial Services | Current | — |
| Acronis | Technology | Current | — |
| Advantage Solutions | Consumer/Retail | Current | — |
| AHAM Capital | Financial Services | Current | — |
| Ahlsell | Distribution | Current | — |
| Airalo | Technology | Current | — |
| Aleph | Technology | Current | — |
| Alvogen | Healthcare | Current | — |
| Anchor Glass | Manufacturing | Current | — |
| AnQore | Chemicals | Current | — |
| Asplundh | Business Services | Current | — |
| Australian Venue Co | Consumer/Retail | Current | — |
| Authentic Brands Group | Consumer/Retail | Current | — |
| Bamboo Insurance | Financial Services | Current | — |
| Banijay Gaming | Consumer/Retail | Current | — |
| BIP | Business Services | Current | — |
| Breitling | Consumer/Retail | Current | — |
| Bruin Capital | Sports, Media & Entertainment | Current | — |
| C1 | Technology | Current | — |
Source: https://www.cvc.com/portfolio
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