CVC invests in Chess.com
Summary
CVC Capital Partners IX is investing in Chess.com alongside existing investor General Atlantic. Chess.com says the new capital will help it keep improving the product and expand its platform. The company serves more than 250 million members and 10 million daily active users, with offerings that include live play, analysis, puzzles, lessons, and tournament coverage. The investment also signals continued growth for a large remote software platform with significant user engagement.
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Date
June 26, 2026
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Investors
CVC Capital Partners, Goldman Sachs, General Atlantic
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Company
chess.com
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