CVC Funds Takes Minority Stake in Hempel A/S

Curaleaf Holdings Acquires Minority Stake in Curaleaf International

July 2, 2025

Consumer Products

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. completed the buyout of a single strategic institutional investor's equity stake in Curaleaf International Holdings Limited, bringing Curaleaf's ownership of its European holding company to 100%. The transaction was settled in Curaleaf subordinate voting shares and is intended to strengthen control and accelerate the company's strategic initiatives and expansion across European markets.

Hempel Acquires Farrow & Ball

May 11, 2021

Building Products

Hempel has agreed to acquire Farrow & Ball, the luxury decorative paint and wallpaper maker, from the private equity group of Ares Management. The deal furthers Hempel’s strategy to grow its branded decorative segment and expand Farrow & Ball’s global reach; the transaction is expected to close in H2 2021 subject to regulatory approvals.

Hemingway Capital and CVF Capital Partners Invest in Vege Labs

March 25, 2021

Manufacturing

Vege Labs, a Glendale, California-based contract manufacturer of personal care, household cleaning and pet care products, received a strategic growth investment from Hemingway Capital and CVF Capital Partners. The capital will be used to accelerate organic growth and pursue acquisitions to expand Vege Labs' product and service offerings.

CVC Fund VIII Invests in Sunday Natural

January 15, 2024

Consumer Products

CVC Fund VIII, managed by CVC Capital Partners, has agreed to make an investment in Sunday Natural, a Berlin-based premium vitamins and supplements brand. The capital will support scaling and international expansion while founder Jörg Schweikart remains significantly invested and involved in the business.

SK Capital Partners Acquires ~40% Stake in Venator Materials PLC from Huntsman

December 23, 2020

Manufacturing

Funds advised by SK Capital Partners purchased approximately 42.4 million shares (just under 40% of outstanding shares) of Venator Materials PLC from Huntsman Corporation for about $100 million, with a 30-month option to buy Huntsman's remaining ~9.7 million shares at a specified strike price. The investment is a strategic growth-capital stake intended to support Venator's operational improvement and long-term growth as a standalone public company.

Partners Group and CVC Acquire Significant Minority Stake in International Schools Partnership

October 3, 2025

Education

Partners Group, acting on behalf of its clients, will remain the majority shareholder of International Schools Partnership (ISP) while welcoming CVC Strategic Opportunities as a significant minority shareholder. CVC will acquire a 20% stake in ISP, alongside OMERS continuing as a shareholder following its 2021 minority investment.