Development finance institution
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP Group)
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) is the Italian National Promotional Institution (NPI) and International Development Finance Institution (DFI), founded in 1850. It operates as a joint-stock company primarily controlled by the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance. CDP’s mission is to foster the sustainable development of Italy by utilising postal savings to finance public investments, infrastructure growth, and the development of Italian businesses, both domestically and internationally. As a limited partner, CDP undertakes indirect investment into private capital markets primarily through its subsidiary, CDP Equity, and its managed asset management companies, such as CDP Venture Capital SGR and Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR. This strategy supports the Italian business ecosystem by investing in private equity, venture capital, and infrastructure funds, thereby promoting strategic Italian sectors.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Energy and powerSMEsInfrastructure
- Stages and strategies
- SeedGrowthFund investments
- Regions
- Northern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa
Fund commitments
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026
- https://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/afdb-cdp-jointly-finance-mid-market-growth-companies-north-africa-through-35-million-equity-investment-rmbv-north-africa-fund-iii-96187, www.afdb.org. Accessed 14 November 2026.
- https://www.mcapitalp.com/mediterrania-capital-partners-reaches-e600-million-final-close-of-its-fourth-fund-mediterrania-capital-iv-mid-cap/, www.mcapitalp.com. Accessed 14 November 2026.