Ara Partners Raises Over $800M for Inaugural Infrastructure Fund
- Editor
- May 1
- 1 min read
Whats Happening:
Ara Partners has raised over $800 million for its Ara Infrastructure strategy, including its debut Fund, Ara Infrastructure Fund I, and associated co-investment vehicles. The Fund exceeded its target of $500 million, attracting support from existing and new institutional investors across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Key Moves:
Ara Infrastructure Fund I raises over $800 million, surpassing $500 million target
Fund focuses on mid-market infrastructure for industrial decarbonization
Strategy led by industry veterans George Yong and Teresa O'Flynn
By The Numbers:
Fund exceeded $500 million target, raising over $800 million
Ara Infrastructure has completed 3 investments, with a 4th commitment expected
Fund now owns 12 operational assets across North America and Europe
Key Quotes:
"We are incredibly proud of this milestone and grateful for the robust support from our investors," said Teresa O'Flynn, Partner and Co-Head of Infrastructure at Ara Partners.
"We are committed to delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns with classic infrastructure characteristics to our investors," said George Yong, Partner and Co-Head of Infrastructure.
Bottom Line:
Ara Partners' successful fundraise for its inaugural infrastructure fund demonstrates strong investor interest in industrial decarbonization assets. The fund's focus on mid-market opportunities and its ability to attract diverse institutional investors positions it well to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable infrastructure investments.
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