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What is CVC Capital Partners?

CVC Capital Partners plc is a global private markets firm managing 205 billion euros of assets across private equity, credit, secondaries, and infrastructure. It was founded in 1981 inside Citicorp, became independent in 1993, and listed on Euronext Amsterdam in 2024.

Is CVC Capital Partners publicly traded?

Yes. CVC Capital Partners plc trades on Euronext Amsterdam under the ticker CVC. The listed entity is the management company; the funds it manages own the portfolio companies.

When was CVC Capital Partners founded?

Its origins are Citicorp's 1981 European venture capital operations. It became an independent firm in 1993 through a spinout led by its partners.

Who owns CVC Capital Partners?

The plc is publicly owned, with a significant bloc of shares held by current and former CVC employees through vehicles such as Vision Z Holdings. Rob Lucas is CEO; Rolly van Rappard and Steve Koltes are co-chairmen.

What is CVC's market position?

It is one of the five largest global private markets managers by AUM, with flagship strength in European and American private equity plus growing credit, secondaries, and infrastructure platforms.

What companies does CVC own?

CVC's funds, not the plc, own portfolio companies. Notable holdings include Breitling, Douglas, Visma, Gujarat Titans, and stakes in LaLiga, Six Nations Rugby, and WTA Ventures.