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Cinven
London-based global private equity firm investing across six core industry sectors in Europe.
Key facts
- Website
- cinven.com
- Founded
- 1977
- Pricing
- Standard institutional fund fees; typically large and upper-mid-market European buyouts
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Cinven
London-based global private equity firm with 50+ years experience investing behind long-term structural trends. Operates with partnership-driven approach across 40+ portfolio companies focusing six core sectors: business services, consumer, financial services, healthcare, industrials, and TMT.
Key features
- €44bn assets under management
- Six sector-focused investment teams
- Offices in nine countries
- Portfolio incl. Hotelbeds, Kurt Geiger, CeramTec
Pros & cons
Pros
- Long-established European buyout track record
- Strong sector specialist teams
Cons
- Primarily large-cap, less mid-market focus
- Pension-fund origin ties less relevant now
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cinven
What are Cinven's six target sectors?
Business services, consumer, financial services, healthcare, industrials, and technology, media & telecommunications.
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