Investment activity

>140
Investments
>€44bn
Realised proceeds
>€39bn
Total funds raised
6
Sector teams
8
Offices
>80
Investment professionals

Sector focus

Our experienced team of sector specialists identifies subsectors of focus and creates proprietary angles to acquire target companies.

Consumer
Healthcare
Business Services
Financial Services
Industrial

Our geographies

Our team of European specialists has the experience and relationships to navigate the complexity of the European landscape, across languages, cultures, currencies and regulatory regimes. 

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Allegro

Activity : E-commerce
Acquired : January 2017
Sector : TMT, Consumer
Location : Poland

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Amara NZero

Activity :
Acquired : August 2023
Sector : Business Services
Location :

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Arcaplanet

Activity : Italian pet-care omnichannel retailer
Acquired : March 2022
Sector : Consumer
Location : Italy

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Archer

Activity : Global provider of governance, risk and compliance (‘GRC’) software
Acquired : June 2023
Sector : TMT, Business Services
Location : US, Global

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Arxada

Activity : Provider of specialty chemicals for microbial control solutions
Acquired : July 2021
Sector : Industrials
Location : Switzerland, Global

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Barentz

Activity : Specialty ingredients distributor for the food, pharmaceutical, personal care and animal nutrition markets.
Acquired : December 2019
Sector : Business Services
Location : Europe, Global

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BioAgilytix

Activity : A leading global contract research organisation
Acquired : December 2021
Sector : Healthcare
Location : US, Global

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Clario

Activity : Clinical Trials
Acquired : October 2016
Sector : Healthcare
Location : US, Global

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Compre

Activity : Specialist global consolidator of closed books of non-life insurance policies
Acquired : April 2021
Sector : Financial Services
Location : London

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Envirotainer

Activity : Global provider of temperature-controlled air cargo containers
Acquired : September 2018
Sector : Business Services
Location : Sweden

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Envu

Activity : Provider of products and services to create healthier environments
Acquired : October 2022
Sector : Industrials
Location : Global

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Eurovita

Activity : Life insurance products
Acquired : June 2016
Sector : Financial Services
Location : Italy

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group.one

Activity : Provider of web hosting services and domain names
Acquired : February 2019
Sector : TMT
Location : Malmö

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HBX Group

Activity : Travel services provider
Acquired : September 2016
Sector : Business Services
Location : Spain, Global

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International Financial Group Limited

Activity : A leading provider of cross-border, long-term savings products for internationally mobile clients.
Acquired : January 2023
Sector : Financial Services
Location : UK

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Jaggaer

Activity : Global provider of procurement software
Acquired : August 2019
Sector : TMT
Location : US, Global

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JLA

Activity : Critical asset supply and services business for small and medium-sized enterprises
Acquired : August 2018
Sector : Business Services
Location : UK

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Kurt Geiger

Activity : Footwear and accessories retailer
Acquired : February 2016
Sector : Consumer
Location : UK, Global

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LGC

Activity : Global leader in the Life Sciences Tools sector
Acquired : April 2020
Sector : Healthcare
Location : Global

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MasMovil

Activity : Telecommunications operator
Acquired : September 2020
Sector : TMT
Location : Spain

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Master Builders Solutions

Activity : A leading global manufacturer of concrete admixtures, as well as other sustainable solutions for the construction industry
Acquired : May 2023
Sector : Industrials
Location : Germany, Global

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Miller

Activity : Specialist broking firm
Acquired : March 2021
Sector : Financial Services
Location : London

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National Seating & Mobility

Activity : Complex rehabilitation mobility and accessibility solutions
Acquired : November 2019
Sector : Healthcare
Location : US, Canada

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NewDay

Activity : Consumer finance provider
Acquired : January 2017
Sector : Financial Services
Location : UK

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Nitel

Activity : A leading next-generation technology services provider
Acquired : December 2021
Sector : TMT
Location : US

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OMNES Education

Activity : Private higher education and research
Acquired : April 2019
Sector : Business Services
Location : Paris, France

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Partner in Pet Food

Activity : Market-leading pet food manufacturer
Acquired : April 2018
Sector : Consumer
Location : Hungary, Europe

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Planasa

Activity : Berry research, nursery and fresh produce
Acquired : January 2018
Sector : Consumer
Location :

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Premium Credit

Activity : Specialty Finance
Acquired : February 2015
Sector : Financial Services
Location : UK

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Pronet

Activity : Electronic security and alarm systems
Acquired : August 2012
Sector : Business Services
Location : Turkey

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Restaurant Brands Iberia

Activity : A leading Quick Service Restaurant platform
Acquired : October 2021
Sector : Consumer
Location : Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, Andorra

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RTB House

Activity : Leading global provider of state-of-the-art retargeting technology for leading brands
Acquired : February 2019
Sector : TMT
Location : Poland

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Säkra

Activity : A leading SME insurance broker
Acquired : February 2023
Sector : Financial Services
Location : Sweden

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STADA

Activity : Generics and branded pharmaceuticals
Acquired : August 2017
Sector : Healthcare
Location : Germany

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Synlab

Activity : Clinical diagnostic laboratories
Acquired : August 2015
Sector : Healthcare
Location : Europe, Global

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Taxwell

Activity : Leading provider of tax preparation software
Acquired : March 2021
Sector : TMT
Location : US

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Tinsa

Activity : Property valuation and advisory services
Acquired : August 2016
Sector : Business Services
Location : Spain, Global

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TK Elevator

Activity : Leading OEM and service provider for elevators and escalators
Acquired : July 2020
Sector : Industrials
Location : Germany, Global

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Tractel

Activity : Manufacturer of working-at-height products
Acquired : October 2015
Sector : Industrials
Location : Luxembourg, Global

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True Potential

Activity : Fast-growth, fully integrated UK wealth-tech platform
Acquired : January 2022
Sector : Financial Services, TMT
Location : UK

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Ufinet International

Activity : Fibre operator
Acquired : July 2018
Sector : TMT
Location : Spain

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Viridium Group

Activity : Life insurance and retirement products
Acquired : March 2014
Sector : Financial Services
Location : Germany

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Key Cinven milestones

Founded in 1977, Cinven became independent from the British Coal pension schemes in 1995 and raised its first independent fund in 1996.

British Coal pension schemes

We opened our first continental European offices in Paris and Frankfurt in 1999, followed by Milan in 2006.

Paris and Frankfurt

Became a signatory to the Principles of Responsible Investment in 2009.

PRI

Opened our Madrid and New York offices in 2015.

Madrid and New York

Our investor base

We manage capital on behalf of more than 200 investors globally.

Investor by Type

Investor By Type 2020 350X350
  • Public pension fund 53%
  • SWF 12%
  • Endowment & others 11%
  • Insurance 10%
  • Family office 5%
  • Fund of funds 5%
  • Corporate Pension Funds 4%

Investor by Geography

Investor By Geography 2020 350X350
  • Americas 43%
  • Europe 35%
  • Asia-Pacific 13%
  • Middle East 10%

Cinven is committed to conforming to the Walker Guidelines and also promotes conformity on the part of the portfolio companies owned by Cinven funds.

Cinven is owned by and for the benefit of its Partners. The Boards of the Guernsey Managers supervise the governance of the Cinven Funds. Cinven's only business is the management of private equity funds, so the issue of potential conflicts of interest in respect of corporate advisory work does not apply to the firm.

Cinven Limited, a member of the Cinven group of companies is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The Cinven Funds are managed by Cinven Capital Management (V) General Partner Limited, Cinven Capital Management (VI) General Partner Limited and Cinven Capital Management (VII) General Partner Limited, which are authorised and regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (‘GFSC’).