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ACTIVE
Global HQ
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Countries of investment
  • Luxembourg
Investment stages
  • Growth
Industries
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials
  • Consumer
  • Technology
  • Energy
About
CVC Capital Partners is a leading global private equity firm that focuses on growth-stage investments in established companies across diverse sectors worldwide. The firm seeks to partner with strong management teams to drive value creation through operational improvements, strategic acquisitions, and international expansion. CVC Capital Partners provides significant capital and expertise to support its portfolio companies in achieving their growth objectives and maximizing long-term value. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying companies with sustainable competitive advantages and the potential for significant growth.
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Investment Thesis

CVC Capital Partners focuses on growth-stage investments across a variety of sectors globally. The firm targets established companies with strong market positions and growth potential. They provide capital for expansion, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
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Manager's Experience

The firm was founded in 1981 and is led by its co-founders and managing partners who have decades of experience in private equity. The leadership team pioneered the European buyout market after spinning out from Citicorp and has since expanded the firm into a global leader across private equity, secondaries, and credit strategies. Their expertise lies in partnering with established, high-quality businesses across various sectors to drive long-term growth and value creation.

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Team

Rob Lucas - Managing Partner

Rolly van Rappard - Chairman

Alexander Dibelius - Managing Partner

Steven Buyse - Managing Partner

Søren Vestergaard-Poulsen - Managing Partner

Cathrin Petty - Partner

Peter Törnquist - Partner

Chris Stadler - Managing Partner

Portfolio

Breitling

Douglas

SystemOne

PDC Machines

Bosch Packaging Technology

Cooper Consumer Health

DFE Pharma

LivaNova

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