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HEG

Telecom·UK·Exited 2016·Held 13yr
Entry
2003
Hold
13yr
Exit
2016

Who owns HEG?

HEG is a British Telecom company, now owned by GoDaddy, which acquired it in 2016 from Cinven.

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Cinven
Investor
Cinven
Cinven Fund III · 2001 · Buyout

Key facts

HQUK
SectorTelecom
Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
GoDaddy Inc.
Exit Year
2016

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Questions

Who owns HEG?

HEG is now owned by GoDaddy, which acquired it in 2016 from Cinven.

When did GoDaddy acquire HEG?

GoDaddy acquired HEG in 2016, buying from Cinven.

Who did HEG sell to?

Cinven sold HEG to GoDaddy in 2016 (Trade Sale).

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