CD&R Approach
CD&R has a distinctive approach to private equity investing. This is driven by our focus, our capabilities, our team and our strategy.
Our Distinctive Characteristics and Approach
Singular Focus on Private Equity
We are focused solely on private equity. We invest through a single fund structure, encouraging strong alignment across our team and our investors.
Solution Capital
We believe in a collaborative approach to dealmaking that creates value for all parties involved. Alongside the capital we invest, we also offer guidance, expertise and a solution-focused approach to growth.
Partnership Orientation
Many of our investments are made in partnership with current business owners. This includes corporations, founders, families or other shareholders. We have built a reputation for being good partners, and we work hard to maintain it.
Operational Value Add
We employ an operational lens to the businesses we invest in. Our operating partners and advisors to our funds are integral to the Firm and work closely with our management teams to build great businesses.
Deep Industry Insight and Connectivity
We invest in companies across a broad range of industries in North America and Europe, including Consumer & Retail Services, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials & Business Services and Technology. We bring deep industry connectivity, expertise and operational capability to every sector in which we invest.
Firm Culture
Our talented team unites around a culture that is both performance-oriented and highly collaborative. As a team, we align around a set of values that emphasizes integrity, perseverance and teamwork.
Partner Owned
The Firm continues to be 100% partner owned. This encourages a high degree of motivation and alignment with our limited partner investors.
