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Hear from Beata Lipman, the CEO of Rail First and Martin Hanke, Head of CVC DIF Australia, as they discuss Rail First Asset Management as part of CVC DIF’s Portfolio Spotlight series.   Rail First is Australia’s largest rail leasing company with a fleet of over 70 locomotives and over 1,200 wagons. The company has a history spanning over 150 years of moving containerised freight and other bulk minerals in Australia. 

Last week, Esther Rombaut-Enriquez, a Managing Director in CVC’s Client & Product Solutions team, spoke at SuperInvestor in Monaco.   Esther moderated a panel discussing why Latin American investors are interested in European and US mid-market funds and how GPs should approach this pool of capital. 

Sogelink has announced the acquisition of NETISYS.com, a leading infrastructure management software provider. The acquisition of Netisys will allow Sogelink to expand its software offerings in the management of road, rail and port infrastructure.

Thank you to our investors from across our strategies who joined us in Europe, Asia and online for the 2024 Annual Investor Meetings. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year. #CreatingSustainableValue

System C has announced the acquisition of CIS Oncology. The acquisition of CIS Oncology will allow System C to expand their offerings in chemotherapy prescription management. A portfolio company since 2021, System C provides integrated solutions across health and social care.

Last week, we were pleased to welcome over 40 digital, technology, IT, operations and finance executives from our portfolio companies across sectors and regions to our CVC US Digital Spotlight at Amazon’s state-of-the-art Builder Studio in New York. The event provided portfolio companies with a great opportunity to connect and share knowledge and experiences.

CVC DIF acquires strategic interest in Singapore’s leading hazardous waste management company ECO. This acquisition marks CVC DIF’s inaugural investment into Asia. Gijs Voskuyl, Managing Partner at CVC DIF: “ECO’s leading market position, their longstanding and diversified client relationships and the high barriers to entry in the sector make this an interesting investment for DIF Infrastructure VII. Moreover, this investment marks the first investment of CVC DIF in Southeast Asia, on the back of CVC DIF’s global sector relationships and CVC’s widespread local office network in the region. We are delighted to partner with Séché Environnement, a market leader in hazardous waste. Together with Séché Environnement and ECO’s Singapore based management team, we are well-positioned to drive ECO’s growth as a leader in sustainable infrastructure in the region.” Alvin Lim, Senior Managing Director at CVC Asia: “This acquisition is a pivotal entry point for CVC DIF in Asia. With CVC DIF’s infrastructure sector expertise and CVC Asia’s strong local presence, we are excited to support ECO’s management team, in partnership with Séché Environnement, to further drive ECO’s growth initiatives.” Maxime Séché, CEO of Séché Environnement: “We are delighted to have CVC DIF, a key player in infrastructure investment, as a long-term partner in ECO. Together, we share an ambitious vision for ECO’s future, one that aligns with CVC DIF’s ambition to advancing infrastructure across Asia. The combination of our industrial, financial and strategic expertise provides a strong foundation for ECO’s growth in Southeast Asia.” https://lnkd.in/egNNvXpf

FutureLife has announced the acquisition of the Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM). The acquisition of BCRM Fertility represents a further step in FutureLife’s growth strategy and will expand FutureLife’s footprint in the UK. A CVC portfolio company since 2022, FutureLife is a pan-European provider of IVF and related genetics services.

CVC DIF to acquire leading data centre operator Adam Ecotech. Willem Jansonius, Partner and Head of the DIF Value Add funds at CVC DIF: “With its exceptional track record of providing reliable and secure digital infrastructure, Adam Ecotech is positioned as a key player in a rapidly growing market. This acquisition provides us with a strong entry point into the European data centre market, establishing a solid platform for future growth in the region. We are excited to support the next phase of growth, providing both capital and strategic guidance and look forward to collaborating with the management team to strengthen its presence in Spain and beyond.” Jose Mejías, CEO of Adam Ecotech: “I am incredibly proud of the progress our team has made in establishing Adam Ecotech as a trusted provider of data centre services in Spain. Our success has been driven by a relentless commitment to our clients, accompanying them in their growth, and ensuring we delivered the highest operational standards. We are excited to embark on the next phase of our growth journey, which will enable us to enhance our infrastructure and expand our services to meet the growing demand for digital solutions.” https://lnkd.in/edEPvZ5W

Ontic will be expanding their operations in early 2025 by establishing a new Centre of Excellence for maintenance, repairs and operations in Florida. This will be Ontic’s eighth site and additional facilities are already planned in Europe and Asia. The provider of aeronautical parts and repair services has been a CVC portfolio company since 2019.