# What does Cinven use?

Cinven (cinven.com) shows public evidence of 21 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-09).

- Industry: Private Equity
- Size: 51–200 employees
- Based in: London, United Kingdom
- Founded: 1977
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cinven

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft Azure](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/azure) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain, DNS records, Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [GSAP](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gsap) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [Three.js](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/threejs) | Media & UI | Website code |  |

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Analytics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ga) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [WordPress](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wordpress) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [Yoast SEO](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/yoast) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [LinkedIn Insight Tag](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linkedin-insight) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Apple Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apple) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Atlassian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/atlassian) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Let's Encrypt](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/letsencrypt) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [DigiCert](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/digicert) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Mimecast](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mimecast) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [KnowBe4](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/knowbe4) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [DocuSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/docusign) | Finance & Legal | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Amazon Trust Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Canva](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/canva) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Foxit](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/foxit) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |

## Recent changes at Cinven

- 2026-10-09: started using [KnowBe4](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/knowbe4)

## FAQ

### What tools does Cinven use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 21 tools at Cinven (cinven.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Microsoft Azure. Application: GSAP, Anthropic and Three.js. Data & Observability: Google Analytics. Go-to-market: WordPress, Yoast SEO and LinkedIn Insight Tag. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, SendGrid and Apple Business. Last checked October 9, 2026.

### What cloud does Cinven run on?

Cinven uses Microsoft Azure for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft Azure through a subdomain that points at Microsoft Azure and DNS records. Microsoft Azure is used by 45,489 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Cinven use?

Cinven uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 is used by 701,710 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Cinven use?

Cinven uses Google Analytics for analytics, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on cinven.com. Google Analytics is used by 853,379 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is Cinven's website built with?

Cinven uses WordPress for its website, alongside Yoast SEO, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found WordPress through WordPress code on cinven.com. WordPress is used by 582,767 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Cinven use GSAP?

Yes. runsonwhat found GSAP at Cinven through GSAP code on cinven.com. GSAP is a Media & UI tool used by 199,285 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Cinven use AI tools?

Yes. runsonwhat has found Anthropic at Cinven; Anthropic, for example, through a DNS verification record for Anthropic. AI services called only from servers leave no public trace, so Cinven may use more AI tools than these.

### Has Cinven changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, Cinven started using KnowBe4 (latest on October 9, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of cinven.com done the same way.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to Cinven's?

The companies with the stacks most like Cinven's are Dolder, Lurse, Alaskan Brewing and Stäubli, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 5 to 10 tools with Cinven, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Cinven uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 21 tools at Cinven, 11 were found through DNS records, 6 through code on cinven.com, 3 through email records and 1 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and cinven.com about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/cinven.com (updated October 2026). Counts are companies with direct public evidence of the tool (DNS records, certificates, website code, a real-browser crawl, subprocessor lists), so they are lower bounds. Methodology: https://www.runsonwhat.com/methodology.
