About us

Our mission

Our mission is to deliver high-quality infrastructure investments that create sustainable long-term value for our stakeholders.

CVC DIF in numbers

  • 1100+People in the global CVC network

    *All figures as of 30 June 2024

  • 30CVC offices

  • 240+People in the infrastructure strategy

Why CVC DIF

Our dedicated infrastructure team, with seasoned leadership and a focused investment team, makes the real difference. CVC DIF offers a unique approach to the market combining global presence with the benefits of strong local networks, knowledge and investment capabilities.

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People are our most important asset

That’s why we are dedicated to fostering an environment where every employee has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. At the heart of our organisation, you’ll find a hands-on mentality ingrained in everything we do. 

Our values

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We work as one team, combining our far-reaching global perspective with deep local expertise.

We believe that the best ideas are created together and come from championing diverse opinions to create a high-performing and inclusive culture.

This collaborative approach is how we arrive at the most effective solutions.

We play our part in making the world a better place by keeping our promises, being transparent and never cutting corners.

Doing the right thing runs through every element of our work and it’s earned us the trust of everyone we work with inside and outside the business.

We are agile, inquisitive and no-nonsense, focused on seeking out opportunity and growth.

As professionals and individuals, we embrace challenges, take ownership and learn from failures.

We never wait to be asked, putting ourselves out there to question the status quo and continually develop our capabilities, our reach and our impact. 

About us CVC DIF people

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Life at CVC DIF

We love what we do and are committed to continuously improve

As individuals, we are driven to set ourselves the highest standards and to go above and beyond. As a team, we are dedicated to turning that passion into a positive experience for our investors, businesses and people globally.

History of CVC DIF

    2024

    Successful fundraise of €6.8 billion with final closes across DIF VII (€4.4 billion), CIF III (€1.6 billion), and Co-investment vehicles (€0.8 billion), a 50% increase compared to the prior funds.

    Reaching €18 billion of assets under management.

    CVC completes acquisition of the initial 60% stake in DIF. To benefit from the strength of both CVC and DIF brand names, our infrastructure business is renamed CVC DIF.

    Opening of the Milan office allowing us to better serve our growing Italian investor base.

    2023

    With over €16 billion of assets under management, our team expands to over 230 professionals and 15 partners across 11 countries.

    Embracing the next chapter of our journey, DIF is acquired by CVC Capital Partners and forms the infrastructure business line within the CVC platform.

    2022

    A landmark moment as we pass €15 billion of assets under management.

    Our commitment to the Scandinavian market strengthens with the opening of our Helsinki office, underscoring our dedication to global expansion.

    Our team consists of more than 200 professionals. 

    2021

    We celebrate the final close of DIF CIF II at €1.0 billion, leading to €9.5 billion of assets under management.

    The opening of our New York office underlines our continued growth in North America.

    2020

    We secure the final close of DIF VI at €3.0 billion, reaching €8.5 billion of assets under management and surpassing 160 professionals in the team.

    2019

    Our evolution continues with an updated governance structure and the opening of our Chile office in Santiago. Our team expands to over 135 professionals, driving our vision forward.

    2018

    As a testament to our continued success, we achieve a significant milestone with the final close of DIF V at €1.9 billion. We reach €5.6 billion of assets under management and over 100 professionals in our team.

    2017

    We successfully divest DIF II to APG. Simultaneously, we launch DIF CIF I, marking the start of a new era in our investment strategy.

    2015-2014

    Embracing new opportunities, we extend our presence to the vibrant markets of Australia and New Zealand with the opening of our Sydney office. The final close of DIF IV further solidifies our global footprint and we reach over 50 professionals.

    We successfully divest DIF’s first fund DIF PPP to Aberdeen Asset Management.

    2013

    We broaden our horizons with the final close of DIF III, with investments in both Europe and North America. Simultaneously, we implement a new partner structure and make our first investment in the regulated utility sector.

    2012

    Continuing our global expansion, we set our sights on North America with the inauguration of our Toronto office. Meanwhile, our commitment to Southern Europe strengthens with the opening of our Madrid office.

    2010

    A year of strategic evolution with the final close of DIF II and a merger of our DIF PPP and DIF Renewable Energy investment strategies. Additionally, we extend our footprint with the opening of the Luxembourg office, bolstering our team to over 20 professionals.

    2008

    Our presence grows with the establishment of offices in London and Frankfurt. Simultaneously, we achieve another milestone with the final close of DIF Renewable Energy. 

    2007-2006

    Expanding our reach, we proudly open the doors to our Paris office. 

    We also celebrate the final close of our first fund, DIF PPP. 

    2005

    Entrepreneurs Maarten Koopman and Menno Witteveen prepare a business plan for investing in the European PPP sector, which results in the establishment of DIF in 2005. Former PwC Partner Wim Blaasse joins DIF as Managing Partner at the first close of DIF PPP. 

    Our offices

    Our well-established global network empowers us to efficiently originate, manage, and exit investments worldwide with speed, precision, and effectiveness.

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