About This Fund
CVC Strategic Opportunities II is a €4.6 billion private equity fund launched in 2019 by CVC Capital Partners. It is the second fund in CVC’s long-dated investment strategy, focusing on patient capital for high-quality businesses. The fund emphasizes long-term partnerships with companies operating in low-volatility sectors and demonstrating strong cash flow generation.
The strategy targets control, co-control, or significant minority stakes in companies offering essential products or services. These businesses typically have stable capital structures and consistent earnings. CVC works with portfolio companies to enhance value through operational improvements and strategic growth initiatives.
The fund primarily focuses on Western Europe and North America, investing across sectors such as commercial services, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and manufacturing. Target companies generally have enterprise values between €1 billion and €5 billion, allowing CVC to support a broad range of sizable, stable businesses.