Infrastructure

Founded in 2005, CVC DIF (formerly DIF Capital Partners) is an infrastructure fund manager with a leading position in managing mid-market infrastructure investments, primarily in Europe, North America and Australia.  

With a disciplined investment strategy, an expanding global presence, and a strong pipeline of opportunities, CVC DIF is well-positioned to capitalise on the increasing demand for high-quality infrastructure investments. In 2024, CVC DIF made its first infrastructure deal in Asia, illustrating the strength of the CVC Network and the ability to take advantage of global opportunities. 

Infrastructure benefits from strong underlying growth, accelerated by decarbonisation, digitalisation and an urbanising population. This creates a growing need for upgrading existing, as well as developing new, infrastructure. Private infrastructure capital has become the main source of funding, and is expected to continue growing at an accelerated rate in the foreseeable future. 

It has two strategies:

• DIF Infrastructure funds invest in companies and projects that build, own and operate essential infrastructure in core and core+ markets. Typically with longer term contract cover, offering downside protection and yield, combined with the opportunity for additional value creation. 
• DIF Value Add funds (formerly CIF funds) invest in companies with strong competitive positions, often combined with attractive “buy and build”, offering significant growth potential mostly in digital, energy transition, sustainable transport and health care. 

Based across 12 offices, CVC DIF offers a unique market approach combining global presence with the benefits of strong local networks and investment capabilities.