Growth Markets

Extending basic infrastructure in developing countries is vital for achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, but macroeconomic headwinds are a key concern.

The manager has secured a $1.2bn credit facility for its latest energy fund that incorporates a 'use of proceeds' format and a margin ratchet.

Partner Neil Brown talks strategy following the $4.7bn close of Actis Energy 5, which also includes $1.3bn of co-investment capital.

The Paris-based firm has raised more than €5bn this year across five strategies, all of which qualify as Article 9 funds dedicated exclusively to sustainability.

Darius Lilaoonwala and Viktor Kats talk strategy, why AIIM was their partner of choice and Augment Infrastructure’s first investment.

‘From a climate change perspective, India is one of the markets one has to be in to make an impact,' CIP’s Niels Holst says as he outlines the emerging markets CIP has set its sights on.

The 2.2GW Saavi Energia portfolio, which GIP had lent to, is the firm’s first direct equity investment in the country.

‘There is a massive deficit in data centre capacity and terrestrial backhaul for fibre’, says African Infrastructure Investment Managers investment director Ed Stumpf.

Dai-ichi Life, Standard Chartered, MUFG and a fourth LP have committed $137.5m to the blended finance vehicle, targeting emerging markets climate infra.

The region can use infrastructure not just as an economic stimulus, but also to bring developing areas the technology needed to compete, reports Joel Kranc.