CVC, Nordic Capital and ADIA Complete Acquisition of Hargreaves Lansdown

Nordic Capital to acquire Ascot Lloyd

April 21, 2022

Financial Services

Nordic Capital has signed an agreement to acquire Ascot Lloyd, one of the UK’s largest independent financial advice firms, from funds managed by Oaktree alongside interests of Ares. The PE firm plans to partner with Ascot Lloyd's management to develop its digital proposition, accelerate organic and inorganic growth and expand its sustainable savings and wealth-management offering.

CVC (via Aquilo House) Acquires 26.47% Stake in Aavas Financiers; Partners Group and Kedaara Exit

August 10, 2024

Financial Services

CVC Capital Partners (through Aquilo House Pte. Ltd.) has entered definitive agreements to acquire 26.47% of Aavas Financiers, triggering an open offer and a change in promoter status. The stake purchase represents the final/partial exit for Partners Group and Kedaara Capital and transfers promoter status to CVC; Aavas is a Jaipur‑headquartered affordable housing finance company with ~INR 204 billion AUM and a ~400‑branch network across India.

Hg, ADIA and CPP Investments acquire minority stake in IFS at €15 billion valuation

April 9, 2025

Software

Hg has increased its stake in enterprise software provider IFS to become a co-control shareholder alongside EQT, as new minority investors — a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) — buy shares from EQT, TA Associates and other minority holders. The transaction values IFS at over EUR 15 billion and supports the company’s continued AI-driven growth after surpassing €1 billion in ARR and more than 7,000 employees globally.

TDR Capital IV (via Sherwood Acquisitions) Acquires Arrow Global Group plc

October 11, 2021

Financial Services

TDR Capital IV, via its acquisition vehicle Sherwood Acquisitions Ltd, has completed a take-private acquisition of Arrow Global Group plc, a London-listed European asset manager specialising in non-performing loans and alternative credit. The transaction will allow Arrow to transition to a fully vertically integrated fund management business and pursue long-term growth across its core European markets.

CVC to Merge with Glendower Capital to Create Secondaries Platform

September 13, 2021

Financial Services

CVC Capital Partners has agreed to merge with and acquire Glendower Capital to establish a strategic partnership focused on private equity secondaries, creating a combined group with approximately €113 billion in assets under management. Glendower will continue to operate under its name with its management team in place; the deal is subject to regulatory consents and was expected to close in Q4 2021 (financial terms undisclosed).

Rivean Capital Acquires CED Group from BlackFin Capital Partners

January 10, 2023

Insurance

Rivean Capital agreed to acquire Dutch-headquartered CED Group Holding B.V., a full-service claims management provider, from BlackFin Capital Partners. Rivean will support CED's European growth and buy-and-build strategy to accelerate international expansion and further digitization; the deal is expected to close in Q1 2023.