Candover Investments

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1980

AUM

$8 697 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B

Region of investment

Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Candover Investments was a private equity investment firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 1980. The firm was listed on the London Stock Exchange and focused on buyout investments. At its peak, Candover had a small team of professionals, with a notable presence in the private equity sector. The firm was known for its strategic investments in various industries, leveraging its expertise to drive growth in its portfolio companies.

Candover Investments primarily targeted sectors such as media, information technology, transport, manufacturing, SaaS, and oil and gas. The firm invested in companies across Europe and the United States, with a particular focus on Germany and the UK. Over its operational years, Candover managed several funds, including the Candover 1991 Fund, and was involved in numerous high-profile deals and exits.

Notable investments by Candover included companies like Stork - an industrial services provider, Springer - a publishing company, and Kabel Deutschland - a telecommunications provider. The firm also had stakes in leisure facilities such as Vogelpark Walsrode and Faunia Parque Biológico de Madrid, showcasing its diverse investment strategy.

Industry

SaaS Oil and Gas Networking Media and Entertainment Fintech Financial Services Business Services (B2B) Software Telecommunications Transportation Cloud Industrial

Candover Investments Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Candover 1991 Fund	Private Equity (PE)	Industrial Oil and Gas Software	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Europe	$5-10 m	—	June 1991

Contacts

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Richard Stone Chairman

Chairman

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Jan Oosterveld Chancellor

Chancellor

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FAQs about Candover Investments

Is Candover Investments a venture capital or private equity firm?

Candover Investments is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Candover Investments located?

Candover Investments is located in London, England, United Kingdom.

When was Candover Investments founded?

Candover Investments was founded in 1980.

What sectors and industries does Candover Investments invest in?

Candover Investments invests in companies and startups in SaaS, Oil and Gas, Networking, Media and Entertainment, Fintech, Financial Services, Business Services (B2B), Software, Telecommunications, Transportation, Cloud, Industrial.

What is Candover Investments geographical focus of investments?

Candover Investments invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Candover Investments typically invest in?

Candover Investments invests in companies and startups at Series B.

What is the usual amount of Candover Investments investment?

Candover Investments usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Candover Investments?

Candover Investments has around $8 697m assets under management.

When was Candover Investments last fund created?

Candover Investments last fund was created/launched in 1991-06-06

What are the contacts of Candover Investments?

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