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Smart City Infrastructure Fund

Details

Geographical coverage
EU, OECD Countries, including small municipalities
Investment types offered
Equity
Minimum investment amount
€5000000
Maximum investment amount
€200000000
Business models offered
Energy Performance Contracts, Concessions, sale and lease back

Description

The Smart City Infrastructure Fund is an investment vehicle which provides long-term private institutional capital for the development of sustainable urban ecosystems.  The Fund helps cities deal with:

•    Continued urbanization

•    Climate change and resource scarcity

•    Development of sustainable communities

•    Technological advancement and digitalisation

Products and investments

Class: infrastructure assets

Investment size: > €10 million

Investment term: 10-year minimum

Geography: OECD countries worldwide

Structure: Public private partnerships (PPP / P3), concessions, sale & lease-back

Eligible Funding: Common equity in individual assets, preferred equity and acquisition of receivables

Stage: Operating assets or ready to build assets