CVC Capital Partners

CVC Capital Partners is the only European-headquartered firm in the top 10, managing $186 billion in assets and ranking 40% higher in AUM than #7 Warburg Pincus. Founded in 1981, its global platform spans 30 countries, making it more geographically diverse than the average US-centric PE giant. The firm achieved a landmark IPO on Euronext Amsterdam in 2024 at a $16 billion valuation, one of the largest PE firm listings in European history. Notable portfolio investments include a partial stake in Formula 1, Sky Bet, and Petco, reflecting a consumer-oriented thesis that has consistently delivered cross-border growth, beating the returns of regionally focused rivals.