CVC Capital Partners

Founded in 1981 as Citicorp Venture Capital, the firm established its independence through a management buyout in 1993 led by Michael Smith and senior directors. Since its spinoff from Citibank, CVC has evolved from a venture capital provider into one of the world's largest private equity powerhouses, consistently raising record-breaking funds, including a global-record 26 billion Euro buyout fund in 2023.

The firm maintains a significant global footprint with a network of 25 offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. CVC operates a diversified investment platform that spans private equity, secondaries, credit, and infrastructure. In 2024, the firm reached a major milestone by becoming a public company, listing its shares on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange.

CVC is particularly well-known for its high-profile investments in professional sports, including significant historical involvement with Formula One and more recent multi-billion euro deals with Spain's La Liga and Six Nations Rugby. Its portfolio is expansive, managing investments in over 100 companies that employ hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.