What does David A. Novak invest in?

David A. Novak at Cd&R LLP (London, England, United Kingdom) — sector focus: Retail.

How do I contact David A. Novak?

David A. Novak's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.

Where is David A. Novak based?

David A. Novak is based in London, England, United Kingdom.

David A. Novak, Cd&R LLP — Investor Profile

About David A. Novak

David A. Novak is Partner and Co-President of CD&R LLP, having joined the firm in 1997 and leading its European business while serving on the boards of many European portfolio companies. His investment focus centers on mature private equity transactions in Europe, particularly public-to-private acquisitions and operational turnarounds in sectors like food services, industrial distribution, and consumer brands. CD&R typically executes large-check deals, often acting as the lead investor, though Novak’s specific check-size range is not publicly disclosed. Notable portfolio companies he has led or overseen include Brakes (via a public-to-private acquisition), Rexel (industrial distribution), BCA (automotive services), and Jafra (consumer beauty, sold to Vorwerk in 2004). Novak has delivered keynotes on trends shaping the private capital landscape, emphasizing operational value creation and long-term strategic restructuring rather than financial engineering. He holds no widely published distinctive investment thesis beyond CD&R’s firm-wide focus on buying, improving, and selling established companies with strong cash flows.

David A. Novak at a glance

Role: Partner and Co-President
Organization: Cd&R LLP
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Investor type: Individual/Angel
Focus areas: Retail

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What does David A. Novak invest in?: David A. Novak at Cd&R LLP (London, England, United Kingdom) — sector focus: Retail.
How do I contact David A. Novak?: David A. Novak's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is David A. Novak based?: David A. Novak is based in London, England, United Kingdom.

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