CD&R Named to Inc.'s 2026 List of Founder-Friendly Investors

We are proud that CD&R has been recognized on Inc.'s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors list, based on feedback from the founders we partner with.

Inc. goes directly to entrepreneurs who have sold to or raised capital from investors to ask how those partnerships helped their businesses grow. We are grateful to the founders who spoke on our behalf, and honored to be included for the sixth consecutive year.

Since 1978, CD&R's model has been to work alongside business builders. Our team works with founders and management groups to strengthen companies for the long term. CD&R is one of 294 firms across the investment landscape honored in 2026.

To view the full list and selection methodology, visit www.inc.com/founder-friendly-investors/2026.

Disclaimer: This award was provided by Inc. on October 27, 2026. CD&R submitted a nomination and paid a participation fee to be considered for this list.

About CD&R

Founded in 1978, CD&R is a leading private investment firm with a strategy of generating strong investment returns by building more robust and sustainable businesses through the combination of skilled investment experience and deep operating capabilities. In partnership with the management teams of its portfolio companies, CD&R takes a long-term view of value creation and emphasizes positive stewardship and impact. The firm invests in businesses that span a broad range of industries, including industrial, healthcare, consumer, technology and financial services end markets. CD&R is privately owned by its partners and has offices in New York and London. For more information, please visit www.cdr.com and follow the firm's activities through LinkedIn.

About Inc.

Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

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