Our approach

We take a fast and agile approach to AI and technology transformation – focused on outcomes. Across diligence, value creation, and our own operations, we are systematically identifying and acting on AI opportunity.

50+
AI initiatives delivered across the portfolio
>€1bn+
of value creation identified
20+
AI use cases deployed at Cinven
2020
year AI & Tech Transformation team established
50+
AI initiatives delivered across the portfolio
>€1bn+
of value creation identified
20+
AI use cases deployed at Cinven
2020
year AI & Tech Transformation team established
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AI & Technology is accelerating value creation

At Cinven, we have had a dedicated team since 2020. Today, that team works across every part of what we do – from how we evaluate investments, to how we run our portfolio, and how we operate as a firm.

We move quickly, deploy with disciple, and focus on outcomes

What makes that possible is the combination of deep AI expertise and something that’s always been core to Cinven: the ability to drive change inside businesses. Technology on its own does not create value. We also focus on the people, the processes, and adoption to ensure solutions deliver measurable value.

Delivering impact across the portfolio

Across our portfolio, we are seeing tangible results: higher quality outputs, new revenue streams, products innovations that wouldn’t have been possible two years ago. We take a systematic approach – identifying where AI can create value, deploying at pace, and scaling what works.

Dedicated specialist team
In-house AI deployment expertise, supported by a curated ecosystem of technology partners, implementation specialists, and an experienced advisor bench.
Flexible delivery model
Tailored to each asset — from light-touch advisory to full execution support, across a broad range of topics and functional areas.
Repeatable playbooks
Proven toolkits and frameworks refined across the portfolio, enabling us to move quickly and apply learnings from one company to the next.
Portfolio at work

From commercial optimisation to product innovation, our portfolio companies are already generating tangible results from AI deployment. See how we are putting the framework into practice.

AI & Technology
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We are guided by our values

Our value creation work is organised around four pillars, each targeting a distinct area of opportunity.
  • Commercial Using AI to optimise sales, marketing, eCommerce, and pricing – driving top-line growth and improving commercial efficiency.
  • Process automation Augmenting or automating core, central-function, and customer service processes to reduce cost and improve quality.
  • Product innovation Using AI to deliver product innovation and a better customer experience – building differentiation and long-term competitive advantage.
  • Tech & data infrastructure Optimising the back end to unlock AI value creation – ensuring the right data foundations, architecture, and systems are in place.