DIF

DIF is an independent fund management company established in 2005, managing approximately €4.2 billion in assets across multiple closed-end investment funds and co-investment vehicles. Based in Schiphol, Netherlands, DIF has built a strong reputation in the infrastructure investment sector, focusing on high-quality assets that yield long-term, stable cash flows. The company has successfully invested in over 175 infrastructure projects, totaling more than €25 billion in asset value, primarily in Europe, North America, and Australasia. Its investment portfolio includes Public Private Partnership projects, regulated assets, renewable energy initiatives, and core infrastructure projects. DIF's funds target various sectors, including energy, transportation, telecommunications, and climate technology, with a commitment to impact investing in sustainable infrastructure solutions.

William Alink

Associate

Wim Blaasse

Managing Partner & Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Executive Committee

Barend Bloemarts

Director, Investor Relations and Business Development

Antoinette Cosijn

Associate, Investor Relations and Business Development

Robert Doekes

Partner and Head of Finance (CFO)

Andrew Freeman

Partner and Head of Exits

Fernando Gorostizaga

Partner & Head of Spain

Guy Hardy

Managing Director and Head of Project Finance

Paul Huebener

Partner and Head of Americas

Carl Jobst von Hörsten

Partner and Head of Germany

Willem Jansonius

Partner, Head of CIF & Head of Core + and Economic Infrastructure Activities

Maarten Koopman

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Marko Kremer

Partner & Head of Strategic Growth

Christopher Mansfield

Partner and Head of Renewable Energy

Adrianna Mart

Associate

Paul Nash

Partner and Head of Infrastructure Debt

Angela Roshier

Partner & Head of Value Creation & Head of UK

Allard Ruijs

Chief Investment Officer, Partner & Member of the Executive Committee

Johan Schoone

Associate, Investor Relations and Business Development

Michel Steenbergen

Managing Director and Head of Tax

Balbine Vabre

Associate

Thijs Verburg

Director, Investor Relations and Business Development

Thomas Vieillescazes

Partner & Head of DIF France

Gijs Voskuyl

Partner and Head of Infrastructure

Menno Witteveen

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

4 past transactions

GREENER

Venture Round in 2022
Greener Power Solutions B.V. manufactures lithium batteries to provide electrical energy. It also provides energy solutions for electrical vehicle charging. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Bernhard

Acquisition in 2021
Bernhard is a provider of energy and infrastructure services that caters to sectors such as higher education, healthcare, and commercial markets. The company specializes in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, along with construction, operation, and maintenance services. Bernhard offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including development, financing, design, and construction, aimed at delivering turnkey energy-as-a-service. This approach enables clients to minimize energy consumption, mitigate risks, and reduce costs, allowing them to concentrate on their core activities more effectively.

4th Utility

Acquisition in 2020
4th Utility offers broadband ISP supplying ultrafast connectivity to homes and businesses across the UK via our own fibre optic network.

IELO Group

Private Equity Round in 2020
IELO Group is a provider of internet protocol transit products and services that cater primarily to telecom operators. The company offers essential infrastructure aimed at supporting the digital development of businesses. Its service portfolio includes IP transit, ether link, housing, xDSL collections, and optical fiber services, which enhance connectivity and internet access for its clients. By focusing on enterprise access products, IELO Group plays a crucial role in facilitating better communication and data transfer for organizations in the digital landscape.