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CVC Emerging Companies
CVC Emerging Companies is a growth fund founded in 2019 in Sydney, New South Wales. It invests in unlisted companies, providing expansion capital to facilitate...
CVC Emerging Companies
CVC Emerging Companies is a growth fund founded in 2019 in Sydney, New South Wales. It invests in unlisted companies, providing expansion capital to facilitate a meaningful liquidity event. CVC Emerging Companies made one investment, in Future Super, as part of their Series C on August 14, 2023.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Frequently asked questions
How does CVC Emerging Companies source its investment opportunities?
The group draws on CVC Capital Partners' 25 offices globally and its network of C-suite relationships built over four decades. Analysts also leverage the parent firm's sector teams, which cover industries from fintech to healthcare services, to identify off-market growth-stage companies before they hire bankers.
What is the relationship between CVC Emerging Companies and the flagship CVC buyout funds?
CVC Emerging Companies operates as a distinct strategy with its own investment committee and dedicated team. It targets growth-stage minority and control investments while the flagship funds pursue majority-control buyouts in larger, often later-stage companies. Both operate under the CVC Capital Partners umbrella.
Who makes the final investment decision at CVC Emerging Companies?
An independent investment committee within the growth equity group makes final decisions, according to public record. The team is led by partners including John Clark, who joined from Warburg Pincus in 2019 and brought deep growth-stage technology investing experience.
What investment stages does CVC Emerging Companies typically target?
The strategy targets profitable growth-stage companies with $30 million to $100 million in annual recurring revenue. Typical equity checks range from $50 million to $300 million, placing the unit between traditional venture capital and the buyout space its parent firm dominates.
Does CVC Emerging Companies take board seats in portfolio companies?
The group typically takes board seats alongside its investments. Its governance model mirrors the parent firm's approach, placing operating partners and deal leads on boards to help drive strategic initiatives and operational improvements during the hold period.
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