KKR and CVC Acquire Superstruct Entertainment from Providence Equity Partners

KKR Acquires Majority Stake in Healthcare Global Enterprises from CVC

February 24, 2025

Healthcare Services

KKR funds have agreed to acquire up to a 54% stake in Healthcare Global Enterprises (HCG) from CVC Asia V for a purchase price of INR 445 per share (deal value up to about US$400m). The transaction transfers majority ownership to KKR to support HCG's continued network growth, clinical and R&D expansion, and digital transformation; the deal is expected to close in Q3 2025 subject to regulatory approvals.

CVC Invests in Dream Games as Sole Equity Partner

May 1, 2025

Media & Entertainment

CVC has agreed a strategic investment to become the sole equity partner in Dream Games, providing liquidity to the company's initial venture capital investors who will exit. Debt financing is being provided by funds managed by Blackstone and others; Dream Games will use the partnership to accelerate growth of its Royal games universe and expand globally. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in Q3 2025.

CVC-led Consortium to Combine Worldwide Express and GlobalTranz

June 11, 2021

Transportation

CVC Capital Partners is leading a consortium (including Providence Equity Partners and PSG) to acquire Worldwide Express and combine it with GlobalTranz, creating a larger technology-driven third-party logistics platform. Ridgemont Equity Partners and management will retain significant stakes in the combined business; the transaction was announced in June 2021 and expected to close in Q3 2021.

KKR Acquires Minority Stake in Etraveli Group

July 21, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

KKR's Strategic Investments Group has acquired a significant minority stake in Stockholm-based flight technology firm Etraveli Group from CVC Capital Partners. The investment will provide partnership capital to support Etraveli's continued product and geographic expansion of its Flight Tech Platform, which powers brands such as Gotogate, Mytrip and Tripstack and processes billions in annual flight sales.

KKR Acquires Simon & Schuster from Paramount Global

October 30, 2023

Media & Entertainment

KKR has completed its previously announced $1.62 billion all-cash acquisition of Simon & Schuster from Paramount Global. Simon & Schuster becomes a standalone private company led by CEO Jonathan Karp, with KKR supporting employee ownership and plans to invest in the publisher's future growth and capabilities.

CVC Fund VII Takes 1/7th Stake in Six Nations Rugby

March 11, 2021

Media & Entertainment

CVC Fund VII will invest up to £365 million to acquire a 1/7th minority stake in Six Nations Rugby, with the six national unions of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales retaining a 6/7th share. The partnership is intended to fund growth initiatives—enhancing tournaments, data and technology, and commercial capabilities—to expand the competitions' global fanbase and long-term commercial value.