Cinven has held the final close of its second Strategic Fund (SF2) at approximately €2.3bn, exceeding its target by roughly 50% and significantly expanding its European mid-market strategy. The fund will focus on business services, technology, media, and telecoms, seeking control positions in high-growth, asset-light businesses across Europe. Cinven attributes its success to its 'Sector-Regional matrix' approach, combining sector expertise with regional networks and supported by group-wide functions to enable transatlantic expansion.

Co-Managing Partners Bruno Schick and Jorge Quemada credited strong global investor support to Cinven’s European focus, private equity specialization, and cyclical track record. The fund is co-led by partners Luigi Sbrozzi and Michael Weber, who together bring over 40 years of private equity experience, supported by a team of 16 dedicated professionals. SF2 has already completed four investments: Objectway, Flint Global, Ongoing Warehouse, and Optio Group — all founder or employee-owned businesses performing on or ahead of plan.