D-MARIN acquired by CVC
Context
CVC Fund VII is acquiring the Greek, Croatian and United Arab Emirates businesses of D-Marin from the Doğu Group. The transaction transfers the concession and management rights for the marinas located in these three countries, while the Turkish facilities remain owned by Doğu Group and continue to be operated by D-Marin under existing agreements. The deal is subject to the receipt of the required governmental approvals in each jurisdiction. CVC’s investment thesis targets the creation of a globally diversified premium marina platform that can benefit from scale economies and cross‑regional branding. By adding the Mediterranean and Gulf assets to its portfolio, CVC aims to increase berth capacity, extend service coverage to high‑value yachting routes and leverage the operator’s digital reservation system to capture incremental revenue. The firm intends to apply its operational expertise to standardise pricing, optimise cost structures and pursue further acquisitions in adjacent markets. Post‑completion, D-Marin is expected to integrate the newly acquired sites into a unified management framework, enabling centralized procurement and shared service functions. The expanded network should enhance occupancy rates by offering seamless access across multiple cruising corridors, thereby improving cash‑flow stability. CVC anticipates that the combined entity will achieve a stronger competitive position, facilitating entry into new ports and supporting long‑term value creation for stakeholders.
D-MARIN, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.1x).
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Target
D-Marin operates a network of premium marinas across the Europe‑Middle East‑Africa region. The company owns and manages 28 facilities in nine countries, providing more than 14,300 berths, of which over 1,000 are designated for super‑yachts. Its portfolio includes full‑service boatyards that service approximately 2,500 yachts annually, delivering maintenance, repair and refit capabilities. The customer base consists of private yacht owners, charter operators and commercial fleets that require high‑end docking, utilities and ancillary services. Revenue is generated through berth rentals, service fees, ancillary retail and hospitality offerings within each marina. The business model emphasizes long‑term lease contracts, variable pricing linked to berth size and seasonality, and cross‑selling of value‑added services such as provisioning, crew transport and digital booking tools. Since its founding, D‑Marin has expanded from an initial focus on Turkey, Croatia, Greece and the United Arab Emirates into Spain, Italy, France, Malta and Albania, reflecting a strategy of geographic diversification along the Mediterranean coastline. Technologically, the firm has implemented an integrated digital platform that enables online reservations, real‑time berth management and customer relationship functions, positioning the operation as one of the most automated in the sector. The company reports annual usage by more than 50,000 distinct customers. Its governance structure includes a board of directors and an executive committee overseeing strategic investments.
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Other operations with D-MARIN
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
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| 07/2026 | INFRAVIA CAPITAL | D-MARIN | GREECE | Transport & Logistics | D-Marin has been acquired by InfraVia Capital Partners, marking the transfer of CVC Capital Partners VII’s equity stake to InfraVia’s European Fund VI. The transaction follows a period of accelerated growth for D-Marin, during which the portfolio expanded to 28 marinas in nine countries and introduced a digitally integrated customer platform |
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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR
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Target: d-marin
Acquirer: cvc