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With climate and energy security challenges intensifying, the demand for reliable and cleaner sources for energy is rising. According to analysis by nonprofit research group RMI, the global shift towards clean energy is advancing faster than nearly all previous forecasts1....

Short line rail plays a critical role in the transportation of freight, connecting shippers to the US national railroad network.  The US short line railroad industry generates $3.6bn in revenues annually and continues to grow1, particularly as shippers turn to...

Investing in private infrastructure has attracted a lot of attention in recent years and for good reason. The asset class offers a unique blend of benefits including predictable cash flows and inflation protection. In a persisting uncertain economic environment, these...

Ancala is a leading infrastructure investment manager with over €4.2bn assets under management diversified across 19 investments in infrastructure sectors including renewable energy and energy transition, transport and utilities. "We have been investing in renewables since 2015, when we completed...

The list showcases 20 of the best and brightest talents within infrastructure investment that are under the age of 40 and are shaping the future of the asset class. Individuals included evidence leadership, innovation and outstanding achievements across every stage...

The IJInvestor Awards celebrate the best fund performance and M&A activity in the energy and infrastructure sector. The awards are decided by an independent panel of judges comprised of industry experts. The judging period for the awards covers 1 September...

The demand for infrastructure is at an all-time high. Whether it’s generating greener energy, meeting the evolving demands of society, or enhancing resource efficiency; governments, companies and societies at large recognise the need to build for the future. The demand...

First, there were detailed updates from the Ancala team and portfolio company CEOs on Ancala’s growth, the continued outperformance of our funds and updates on specific portfolio companies. Ancala then hosted a value creation roundtable which brought together portfolio CEOs,...

Mid-market infrastructure investing has historically been overlooked. However, when delivered correctly, the resilient return profile, consistent cash yield and opportunities to create value are making the segment increasingly difficult to ignore for institutional investors across the world. The mid-market is...

2023 was an unprecedented year for Ancala. We closed two funds and deployed over €600m to grow critical infrastructure companies, a record amount for Ancala in one year. This was against the backdrop of a subdued fundraising environment, higher inflation,...