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Laurent Chatelin, a founding partner of Eurazeo Infrastructure, explains why the transition to low carbon in the mid-market space is one of the most exciting in private markets investing.
Utility-scale solar continues to attract significant investor interest, driven by rising energy demand and a supportive macroeconomic environment, explains Michael Bonte-Friedheim, founder and CEO at NextEnergy Capital.
Which is why Schroders Greencoat has launched a fund with DC investors specifically in mind, says the firm’s portfolio manager.
The impact benefits are clear, but funds must be cautious in how they approach this burgeoning sector.
Finding the right niche in private credit for sustainable, infra-centric investments starts by assessing the fundamental business model, explain ECP ForeStar’s Jennifer Powers and Reiner Boehning.
Unprecedented returns have opened the market to a whole new set of investors, says Infranity’s Gilles Lengaigne.
The energy transition represents a sizable opportunity for private investors, but support is needed across markets if global goals are to be achieved.
All the ingredients are in place for a stellar 2024 in the renewable energy project finance market, says Wilmington Trust’s Will Marder.
KKR’s Asia Pacific Infrastructure Investors II is the largest regional fund raised to date, overtaking Macquarie Asia-Pacific Infrastructure Fund III, which itself took the crown from KKR’s first APAC vehicle.
In acquiring Actis, the US PE firm is doing more than gaining infra exposure; it is betting on sustainability and emerging markets.