Cinven to Acquire Finaxy Group from Ardian

Ardian Acquires Majority Stake in Finaxy from Equistone

July 30, 2020

Insurance

Ardian, via its Ardian Expansion team, has acquired a majority stake in Finaxy, a French multi-specialist B2B and B2C insurance broker, from Equistone Partners Europe. Ardian plans to support Finaxy's continued buy-and-build strategy to accelerate organic growth and further consolidate its leading position in the fragmented French insurance-brokerage market.

Cinven to Acquire International Financial Group Limited (IFGL)

February 1, 2022

Financial Services

Cinven, the international private equity firm, has reached an agreement to acquire International Financial Group Limited (IFGL), a life insurer headquartered in the Isle of Man that administers £19 billion of assets and employs more than 550 people. IFGL operates the RL360, Ardan International and Friends Provident International brands; financial terms were not disclosed and Cinven said it plans to support IFGL's buy-and-build strategy, product expansion and international growth.

Cinven Acquires Majority Stake in Ufinet International

December 21, 2021

Telecommunications

International private equity firm Cinven's Seventh Fund will make a majority investment in Ufinet International for an enterprise value of approximately €2.5 billion. Enel, the incumbent minority co-shareholder, will re-invest a minority stake; the deal supports Ufinet's continued international expansion, network investment and buy-and-build growth across Latin America.

Zafin Acquires FINCAD

January 24, 2022

Financial Services

Zafin acquired FINCAD to expand its pricing and analytics capabilities and create an end-to-end pricing and analytics offering for financial institutions. FINCAD will operate as Zafin's Capital Markets Group under the FINCAD brand, broadening Zafin's product portfolio, client base and global footprint.

Cinven to acquire majority stake in Euro Techno Com Group from Carlyle

June 3, 2022

Telecommunications

Cinven has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Euro Techno Com Group (ETC Group), a France‑headquartered distributor of telecom and technology infrastructure products, from Carlyle. Founder and CEO Cédric Varasteh would retain a significant stake and Carlyle will reinvest as a minority shareholder; the Group has around 1,100 employees and generates more than €1 billion in annual revenues.

Cinven Acquires Archer

July 10, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

International private equity firm Cinven has agreed to acquire Archer, a leading provider of integrated risk management (IRM) cloud software, from Clearlake Capital Group and Symphony Technology Group. The deal — expected to close subject to regulatory approvals — will support Archer's international expansion and product-led growth as a standalone SaaS platform.