Cinven

As 2024 draws to a close, we take this opportunity to reflect on and celebrate our achievements of the past year. Thank you to our investors, management teams, business partners, and colleagues — your collaboration has been the driving force behind this great year, powered through partnership. Here’s to an even more successful 2025!

We are pleased to share that Cinven has reached an agreement to sell Nitel, a US-based next-gen Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) managed services provider to Comcast Business. We are proud to have supported Nitel’s world-class management team on its significant transformation over the past 3 years and are confident that Comcast Business is the right home for Nitel going forward. For further information: https://lnkd.in/eZyFRPvp

We’re delighted to announce that our three Co-Managing Partners, Bruno Schick, Jorge Quemada Saenz-Badillos, and Supraj Rajagopalan, have been recognised in this year’s Private Equity News Fifty Most Influential in Private Equity list. Congratulations to them on this well-deserved award. 🎉 See the full 2024 list: https://lnkd.in/en2Dprzu

Last week, we were delighted to host a group of our investors at Cinven’s Annual Americas Investor Meeting. The event featured updates on the progress of the Cinven Funds, as well as insightful sessions led by our leadership team and CEOs from our portfolio companies.

We are pleased to announce we have reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Grant Thornton UK LLP, one of the leading diversified professional services firms offering audit, tax, and advisory services in the UK.   Cinven’s investment draws on the firm’s deep expertise in Financial and Business Services and reflects its strong conviction in Grant Thornton’s leading platform and prospects for sustained growth.   Read more on Cinven’s investment in Grant Thornton UK: https://lnkd.in/ernT7qB4

Last week, Pierre Estrade, Partner, and Head of Cinven’s French Regional team, participated in a panel on "Future Challenges and Opportunities in French Private Equity" at the Private Equity Insights Paris Conference. Pierre joined industry peers for a thoughtful discussion on the evolving relationship between private equity firms and the management teams they support, as well as the future trajectory of the industry. The panel explored how French private equity can navigate an increasingly complex landscape and strategically position itself for sustainable growth and success in the years to come.

The Cinven funds’ investment alongside GIC in Miller Insurance Services LLP helped the company achieve its eight year growth ambitions in just three years. Through strategic leadership changes, global expansion, and leveraging data and technology, Miller’s EBITDA nearly doubled during the Cinven funds’ and GIC’s ownership period. Miller marked the first exit for Cinven’s Strategic Financials Fund, a great example of partnership driving extraordinary growth. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/g6XfzZ6R

Research shows that companies with greater female representation in executive teams consistently outperform their peers. Anastasya Molodykh, Senior Principal at Cinven, shared how the idea to bring senior female executives together evolved into a long-term programme aimed at empowering more women in our portfolio to grow themselves and their careers. Read the full story on how Cinven’s ASCEND (‘Accelerating Success, Championing Excellence, Nurturing Diversity’) initiative came to life: https://lnkd.in/eVWJZdG9

Our colleagues have continued to share their perspectives at industry events in recent weeks.   Maxim Crewe, Partner and Head of our Consumer and Financial Services Sector teams, participated in a panel discussion at the Global Consumer Conference, where he shared valuable insights into Private Equity perspectives on this diverse and fast-evolving sector, alongside other industry leaders.   Tom Thomasson, a Cinven Principal, joined a panel at the Private Equity Insights Conference, where the discussion centered on 'Best Investment Strategies in a Dynamic Environment' offering perspectives on navigating opportunities in today's rapidly changing landscape.

Last night, our colleagues and trustees from the Cinven Foundation attended the annual Impetus - Backing the best dinner. It was an inspiring evening dedicated to supporting Impetus and their impactful work in transforming the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. By ensuring they receive the support needed to succeed in school, work, and life, Impetus is opening doors to brighter futures. Find out more about our work through the Cinven Foundation: https://lnkd.in/etf9vKMX