Cinven

London-based global private equity firm investing across six core industry sectors in Europe.

Website: cinven.com
Founded: 1977
Pricing: Standard institutional fund fees; typically large and upper-mid-market European buyouts
Country: United Kingdom
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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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