DC Advisory advises Cinven on its acquisition of a majority stake in Flint Global
Background
- Cinven is an international private equity firm with offices in Frankfurt, Guernsey, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, New York, and Paris
- Flint Global is a leading specialist professional services firm, which advises corporates and investors on regulatory, policy, competition, and economic matters
- Founded in 2015, Flint has delivered significant growth by bringing together multi-disciplinary expertise with deep regulatory and policy experience, serving a high-quality client base across a wide range of sectors and geographies, including Technology, Energy, Financial Services, and Infrastructure
- At present, Flint has an extensive network of offices in London, Brussels, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, and Singapore
Process
- DC Advisory was engaged by Cinven in November 2025 to provide lead M&A advisory services for the acquisition of a majority stake in Flint
- The DC Advisory team provided Cinven with strategic insights and tactical buy-side advice
Outcome
- In December 2025, Cinven announced that it had entered into an agreement with management and shareholders to acquire a majority stake in Flint
- The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of 2025
- Following this transaction, Flint will continue to be led by current CEO, James Purnell, as well as an experienced partner group
- Flint's co-founders, Ed Richards and Sir Simon Fraser will remain significant shareholders and active partners. Both will remain on the Board of Directors
- Cinven's acquisition of a majority stake will enable Flint to continue its growth and to further accelerate its strategic expansion through M&A
- This transaction reinforces DC Advisory's expertise in the specialty consulting and professional services sector
“Cinven is delighted to have worked with the DC Advisory team on our acquisition of Flint. Their sector knowledge, strategic insights, and tactical advice have allowed us to execute a complex transaction, involving many stakeholders, in a smooth and efficient manner. We look forward to working with the Flint founders and partner group to deliver their growth strategy. We would also like to thank DC Advisory for their efforts and look forward to working with them in the future.”
“We are delighted to have advised Cinven on its investment in Flint. Their experience in the professional services sector allowed them to clearly differentiate themselves, building credibility, trust and, a strong relationship with the founders, partner group, and the vendors. We are confident that Flint will continue its growth with Cinven as their new partner, both organically and through strategic acquisitions.”
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