Equitix announces final close of its second European infrastructure vintage closing at €1.4bn

Equitix today announced the successful final close of its Second European Infrastructure Vintage, including its most recent commingled European Infrastructure Investment Fund, (EQUITIX EURO FUND II) and associated co-investment funds and vehicles with a total of €1.4bn in commitments, deploying capital across a range of high-quality assets. This European vintage was launched in December 2021.

This milestone marks a significant achievement in our commitment to investing in essential infrastructure across Europe. The fund has a robust portfolio diversification, with investments spanning five critical infrastructure sub-sectors; social infrastructure, renewable power, transport, network utilities and digital infrastructure. Additionally, these investments are geographically diversified across six European countries, Germany, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Finland and Ireland.

Equitix Euro Fund II is on track to achieve its target return of 12% IRR across the fund life*, reflecting our disciplined investment approach and strong asset performance. Together with co-investment capital, the European fundraising effort has reached €1.4 billion, underscoring strong investor confidence and support.

Furthermore, the fund is classified under Article 9 of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), highlighting our commitment to sustainable and responsible investing.

The Fund’s sustainable investment objective is to make investments which generate positive impact towards four sustainable investment themes, each of which are underpinned by a selection of relevant UN Sustainable Development

Hugh Crossley, Equitix CEO said:

“I’m delighted to announce the successful closing of our latest European Infrastructure Vintage.  This achievement underscores our commitment to expanding our footprint across Europe, driving value for investors and executing a robust growth strategy. By diversifying our investments across multiple sectors and countries, we are well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities and drive sustainable growth. Additionally, the Fund’s Article 9 designation within the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) highlights our dedication to responsible investing. We believe that integrating sustainability into our investment approach not only enhances long-term value for our investors but also contributes positively to the communities we serve”

*Fund due to complete in 2046

About EURO FUND II

Equitix Euro Fund II invests in small to mid-cap core infrastructure across Europe. It invests across a range of sectors and offers diversified sector themes including; carbon transition, mobility, network enhancements and social infrastructure. The Fund ensures the integration of sustainability throughout the investment lifecycle and targeted a return of 12% IRR.