Global Infrastructure SherpaInfraVia enters exclusive discussions to sell Celeste to CVC DIF
CVC DIF is set to acquire French fiber operator Celeste from InfraVia Capital Partners following exclusive discussions. Celeste provides B2B fiber connectivity and data center services across France, leveraging its proprietary network. This.
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Counterparts (3)
Seller
Infravia Capital Partners
InfraVia Capital Partners is a leading independent European private equity firm specializing in real assets and technology investments. They focus on resilient businesses and partner with management teams to develop their businesses and drive long-term value creation through active asset management.
Celeste
Celeste is a company focused on renewable energy investments and management.
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CVC DIF's entry into exclusive discussions for Celeste immediately signals a significant shift in ownership and strategic direction for the telecom operator. This acquisition positions Celeste for its next phase of growth under the stewardship of a leading global private markets manager. For InfraVia, the sale represents a strategic divestment from the telecom sector, allowing them to reallocate capital. CVC's investment on behalf of pension funds and other leading institutions demonstrates the continued institutional appetite for essential infrastructure assets.
- InfraVia Capital Partners, a leading European private equity firm, is divesting Celeste, described as a "strategic divestment...in the telecom sector."
- CVC DIF, a global private markets manager, is acquiring Celeste, investing on behalf of pension funds and other leading institutions.
- Celeste is simultaneously described as "focused on renewable energy investments and management" and as an asset in the "telecom sector" for InfraVia's divestment.
Timeline
Announced
Jan 14, 2026
Signed
Closed
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