CVC Fund VIII Invests in Sunday Natural

CVC Funds Takes Minority Stake in Hempel A/S

May 8, 2024

Manufacturing

CVC Funds will subscribe to new shares in Hempel A/S via its Strategic Opportunities platform to acquire a minority stake of up to 30%, with the Hempel Foundation remaining the majority owner. The investment is intended to accelerate Hempel’s organic and inorganic growth — including R&D in sustainable coating technologies and potential M&A — and is expected to close in the second half of 2024 subject to regulatory approval.

VitaNatural USA Inc. Acquires Vitamin Bounty

September 11, 2023

Consumer Products

VitaNatural USA Inc. completed the acquisition of dietary supplement brand Vitamin Bounty. The purchase brings a digitally-native portfolio with retail distribution into VitaNatural's wellness platform, with the combined management team aiming to expand product assortment, marketing and distribution across e-commerce and grocery channels.

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.

CapVest Acquires Second Nature Brands from Palladium Equity Partners

April 26, 2022

Food & Beverage

Funds managed by CapVest Partners LLP have closed the acquisition of Second Nature Brands, a Michigan-based creator of premium snacks and treats (Kar's Nuts, Second Nature Snacks, and Sanders Chocolates), from affiliates of Palladium Equity Partners. CapVest said it will support the company's next phase of growth through product innovation, category leadership and scaling the platform organically and via strategic acquisitions; terms were not disclosed.

McCarthy Capital Leads Growth Investment in BUBS Naturals

March 8, 2022

Consumer Products

An affiliate of McCarthy Capital led a growth funding round in BUBS Naturals, a direct-to-consumer natural consumer-packaged goods brand specializing in nutritional supplements. The round included participation from individual investors and will be used to scale operations, hire additional team members and expand product offerings.

Sanofi Acquires Qunol

September 29, 2023

Consumer Products

Sanofi has completed the acquisition of Qunol, a U.S.-based vitamins and supplements brand, to strengthen its Consumer Healthcare (CHC) portfolio in the Vitamin, Mineral and Supplements (VMS) category. The deal adds Qunol's CoQ10 and Turmeric offerings—targeting heart and joint health—to Sanofi's U.S. consumer health lineup and supports expansion into the healthy-aging segment.