The London-based firm, founded in 1980, does not make new investments, but instead, its portfolio comprises investments in four privately owned European businesses acquired by investing alongside funds managed by Arle Capital Partners. The firm seeks to invest in companies operating in the media, information technology, transport, manufacturing, SaaS, and oil and gas sectors. Candover's sole objective is to optimise the long term value of its portfolio for its shareholders, which will be achieved via a progressive return of cash over time as the portfolio businesses are sold by Arle, the investment manager of the Candover 2001, 2005, and 2008 Funds.