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CDP Equity
CDP Equity was formed in 2011 by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A. as its investment vehicle. The firm targets minority positions in companies judged to carry...
CDP Equity
CDP Equity was formed in 2011 by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A. as its investment vehicle. The firm targets minority positions in companies judged to carry strategic national importance and growth potential. It functions inside the CDP Group and follows the Santiago Principles through its IFSWF membership. The firm executes growth capital mandates across infrastructure, energy and industrial assets. Confirmed co-investments include the 2021 acquisition of Autostrade per l'Italia alongside Blackstone and Macquarie Group. Additional partnerships cover Open Fiber with Macquarie, GreenIT with Eni S.p.A., and Diagram Group with Trilantic Europe. Activity remains centered in Italy while extending through European and Middle East co-investors. The firm occupies Palazzo Busca in Milan and maintains interests in Fondo Italiano di Investimento SGR, CDP Venture Capital SGR and F2i SGR. It also belongs to the Italian Venture Capital Association. October 2023: Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Khazanah Nasional.
General information
Firm type
Sovereign Wealth Fund
Year founded
2011
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Italy
City
Milan
Corporate office
Milan, Italy
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent of CDP Equity?
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A. is the sole shareholder and founder of CDP Equity.
Does CDP Equity invest directly or through funds?
The firm takes direct minority stakes and participates in co-investments and joint ventures with external partners.
Which co-investors has CDP Equity worked with on infrastructure assets?
Blackstone and Macquarie Group joined CDP Equity in the Autostrade per l'Italia transaction.
What international partnerships has CDP Equity disclosed?
Qatar Investment Authority participates through the IQ Made in Italy joint venture; Khazanah Nasional signed an MoU in October 2023.
Which industry associations does CDP Equity belong to?
The firm is a member of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds and the Italian Venture Capital Association.
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