CVC's Global Sport Group acquires Equine Network

JANUARY 26, 2026

CVC's Global Sport Group (CVC Capital Partners) acquires Equine Network

TARGET

Equine Network produces and sanctions amateur and semi-professional equestrian competitions across Western and English disciplines, serving horse owners and competitors in the US market.

Ownership	PE-backed
Investors	Growth Catalyst Partners
Capital raised	$9.5M
Headcount	51-200 FTEs
Headquarters	Boulder, Colorado
Leadership	Tom Winsor, Chief Executive Officer
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

CVC's Global Sport Group

Sports-focused investment and media platform owned by CVC Capital Partners

Deal value	US$300m deal value
Ownership	Subsidiary
Parent	CVC Capital Partners
Headquarters	St. Helier, Jersey
Leadership	Marc Allera, Chair
Buy-side advisor	Goldman Sachs; PJT Partners; Raine Group

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CVC's Global Sport Group -> Equine Network  (2026-09-11)
add_on | Media/Entertainment | US$300m | announced
Target: Equine Network produces and sanctions amateur and semi-professional equestrian competitions across Western and English disciplines, serving horse owners and competitors in the US market.
Website: equinenetwork.com | Buyer site: globalsportgroup.com
HQ: Boulder, Colorado | Ownership: pe-backed | Buyer sponsor: CVC Capital Partners | Buyer ownership: subsidiary
Advisors - Buy-side: Goldman Sachs; PJT Partners; Raine Group
Source: Thematic - https://thematichq.com/software/d/cvc-s-global-sport-group-equine-network.html

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