CDP Equity

What is CDP Equity?

CDP Equity is a private equity firm based in Milan, Italy, that focuses on supporting sustainable growth and development of Italian enterprises. With a foundation year of 2011, CDP Equity operates under the control of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti. Their investment strategy revolves around acquiring mainly minority stakes in companies that are considered of significant national interest and exhibit economic and financial stability along with strong prospects for income generation and growth.

CDP Equity invests in a variety of sectors including defense and security, infrastructures, transport, communications, energy, finance, hi-tech research, innovation, public services, tourism, hospitality, food, and cultural heritage. They leverage their investments for the long-term development of these organizations, fostering innovation in technologies and key infrastructures that are crucial for the advancement of the country's system.

CDP Equity also places substantial importance on sustainability and holds itself to the highest standards of governance, risk management, and ethical practices. As an active investor, the firm participates in several strategic sectors with suitable returns, aligning with their mission to bolster the country's development.

Their portfolio consists of significant holdings in major Italian companies and through their asset management subsidiaries, they are significant investors in venture capital, private equity, private debt, and infrastructure following a capital rotation principle once investment objectives are met.

Membership and partnerships are essential for their operations on the international market, with numerous joint ventures enhancing their global footprint. They are also a key investor in alternative assets and support the Italian entrepreneurial ecosystem through fund investments and fund-of-funds.