Dominic Murphy
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Managing Partner & Co-Head of UK Investments
London, GB
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Dominic Murphy is a Managing Partner at CVC and Co-Head of CVC's UK private equity activities.
Prior to his position at CVC, Dominic was the Founding Partner and CEO of 8c Capital, investing in Healthcare, tech-enabled consumer and tech-enabled business services. Formerly a Partner at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co, he was also a member of the firm’s European Investment and Portfolio Management committees. Dominic played an influential part in a number of KKR's investments including Alliance Boots, Ambea, The Hut Group, LGC, Mehiläinen Oy, SBS Broadcasting and Webhelp.
He currently serves on the Board of Directors of M Group and Medivet, and previously served on the Board of Directors of Walgreens Boots Alliance and The Hut Group.
The Record
Background
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2019 — Present
Managing Partner & Co-Head of UK Investments
CVC
CVC is one of the world's leading private equity and investment advisory firms.
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2005 — 2017
Member & Head of UK & Ireland
KKR
KKR is a global investment firm focused on private equity, credit, and real assets. It helps businesses grow by providing capital, strategic guidance, and operational support, aiming to create long-term value for investors.
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1996 — 2004
Partner
Cinven
Cinven, founded in 1977, is a leading international private equity firm who acquire successful companies and help them grow and develop. They take a responsible approach towards their portfolio companies, their employees, suppliers and local communities, the environment and society.
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2017 — 2019
CEO & Founding Partner
8C Capital
8C Capital, co-founded by Dominic Murphy, was an entrepreneurial investment firm seeking to acquire and invest in service businesses. The firm's capital was used to provide full or partial liquidity to entrepreneurs, family members, estates, passive investors or corporate owners.
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