Keeping it Real Assets

In May 2025, we successfully completed the acquisition of Infinity Aviation, the sole fixed-base operator (FBO) of a portfolio of on-airport general aviation hangars in the United States. This marks our first investment in the North American aviation sector.  In this NEWSFLASH episode of Keeping it Real Assets, Julie Furber shares insights into Infinity Aviation’s business model, the exciting grow...

In this fifth episode of our Innovation in Infrastructure podcast mini-series we are delighted to welcome Eric Grégoire, the CEO of Igneo portfolio company Scandlines. Scandlines already owns the world’s largest fleet of hybrid ferries which operate between Germany and Denmark. The company is about to take the next big step on its green journey with the upcoming launch of a zero direct emissions-f...

On 30 April 2025 Igneo formally acquired a 50% stake in the Norway headquartered, Floating Storage Regasification Unit  (FRSU) operator Hoegh EVI.   In the NEWSFLASH episode of Keeping it Real Assets, Alexander Nassuphis provides his thoughts on the role FSRUs and market leader Hoegh Evi are expected to play in the provision of long-term energy supplies. **********************  Important informati...

Earlier this year Igneo extended its exposure to the waste sector with the acquisition of the 170 year old B+T Group, an integrated waste management company which operates across France and Germany.    In the NEWSFLASH episode of Keeping it Real Assets Nils Plaine provides an overview of the company and its positioning across waste sorting and treatment and energy-from-waste as well as our outlook...

In this the fourth episode of our Innovation in Infrastructure podcast mini-series we are delighted to welcome Hans Kreisel, the CEO of Igneo Swedish portfolio company Nordion Energi.   Society is in the midst of a major climate transition where gas and electricity infrastructure will play a key role. There is no shortage of renewable energy. The challenge is to make it available – where it is nee...

Episode 3 of our mini-series which focuses on Innovation in Infrastructure is here! We are delighted that Simon Montague from the Global Infrastructure Investor Association is hosting this series.   In this episode Simon is joined by Oscar Mann, Airport Innovation Lead, Technology at Australia’s Brisbane Airport. Brisbane Airport was privatised in 1997 and is today owned by a public-private consor...

In December 2024 Igneo agreed the 100% acquisition of Madrid-based bioenergy company ENSO Group. In this NEWSFLASH episode Ignacio Perez provides an insight into this innovative company and its focus on facilitating the decarbonisation of Iberia’s heat and electricity supply utilising electric, thermal and cogeneration biomass plants. ********************** Important information This material is f...

The Keeping it Real Assets podcast continues! Join us for our new mini-series as we explore the themes of Innovation in Infrastructure with real-life, implemented examples from across Igneo’s Portfolio Companies. We are delighted that Simon Montague from the Global Infrastructure Investor Association is hosting this series.   In this the second episode in our Innovation in Infrastructure Series, S...

In October 2024, Autovia Douro Litoral (AEDL) the Portuguese toll-road concession in Porto, Portugal was acquired by Igneo. In this episode Maria Luisa Castro provides an overview of the concession, the factors to consider in acquiring a toll-road and the macro factors impacting the operations of such a concession. ********************** Important information This material is for general informati...

Keeping it Real Assets is back! Join us for our new mini-series as we explore the themes of Innovation in Infrastructure with real-life, implemented examples from across Igneo’s Portfolio Companies. We are delighted that Simon Montague from the Global Infrastructure Investor Association is hosting this series.    In this first episode Simon is joined by Jan Doude van Troostwijk, Group Technical Ma...

Join Varun Sablok, Director, Igneo North America and Dan Watts, CEO, US Signal as they discuss Igneo’s first North American Infrastructure Technology related investment US Signal. Follow the discussion as they discuss the cloud, networks, fibre connectivity and the key focus of latency and security as well as the implications from the growth of Artificial Intelligence and hyper-scaling on the US p...

The Inflation Reduction Act, permitting delays, uncertain tax credits, a macro-interconnected grid, battery storage, transmission limitations and increased grid load-the big story in the US is the growth of Renewables however what are the practical implications for efficient power distribution?    Join the conversation with John DiMarco, Igneo Infrastructure Partners and Greg Whetstone as they wor...

Owning the very businesses that make the world run smoothly presents many risks that we seek to mitigate on a daily basis. Perhaps the most challenging to track, assess and manage of these risks is cyber-security in an environment where data-ransoming and cyber-attacks are on the rise. In this episode of Keeping it Real Assets listen to Alex Nassuphis. Managing Director at Igneo discuss some of th...

We are delighted to present the key findings, developing themes and standout trends from Igneo’s Global Responsible Investment Report in the latest episode of our podcast series-Keeping it Real Assets.  Listen to Sophie Durham and Rowan Element, our respective regional Heads of Responsible Investment as they provide an overview of the progress made by Igneo portfolio companies in 2023. ***********...

In this wide-ranging discussion Igneo’s Head of Responsible Investment for Europe, Sophie Durham, speaks with Karina Litvack, Non-Executive Director on the energy transition, the role of exclusion, setting climate change targets, greenwashing and green hushing and demonstrating progress on the energy transition. ********************** Important information This material is for general information...

Recent years have seen an increasing shift to size in North America-bigger funds, bigger investors and bigger transactions. As a result the mid-market for Infrastructure is looking a little unloved. Join Igneo’s co-heads of North America John Ma and Michael Ryder as they discuss this segment of the market and why they believe it offers opportunity for those that can dedicate a focus here in the la...

Since 2019 Igneo has successfully exited 9 of its European portfolio companies. In this episode of our podcast series ‘Keeping it Real Assets’ Marcus Ayre Head of Europe, Igneo Infrastructure Partners, discusses the philosophy of long-term buy and hold infrastructure investing and why we may nonetheless decide to exit a business. ********************** Important information This material is for ge...

According to the IEA, in 2023 Global annual renewable capacity additions increased by almost 50% to nearly 510 gigawatts (GW), the fastest growth rate in the past two decades and the 22nd year in a row that renewable capacity additions set a new record. The increases in renewable capacity in both Europe and the United States hit all-time highs, with over 22% of European energy demand now being met...

In this newsflash episode of Keeping it Real Assets, Moritz Lindhorst, Director, Igneo, provides an overview of DAH Group Igneo’s latest European acquisition and describes how the development of biogas and biomethane development is supporting Germany’s transition to greener, domestic supplies of energy ********************** Important information This material is for general information purposes o...

Utilitas is Estonia’s leading renewables and district heating operator. The path to net zero no later than 2030 is driving all that the company does and in its objectives a country and a company are a rare thing-closely aligned. To hear more about this fascinating and transformative company listen to the latest episode of Keeping it Real Assets as Alastair Neill of Igneo discusses the challenges a...

High inflation. High interest rates. Economic uncertainty. An energy crisis. Political instability. Supply chain disruption. How do you invest in European Infrastructure with this macro-backdrop? Join Hamish Lea-Wilson, Partner at Igneo discussing the infrastructure deal market with Ali Kazmi, Partner, Global Co-Head of Infrastructure Rothschild & Co in the latest episode of Keeping it Real As...

While Igneo Infrastructure Partners is an equity investor, the role of debt in any business is key, especially in infrastructure when we assume ownership for the long-term.    What happens to equity returns when the cost of debt of rises? Join Alessandro Valenti, Head of Financing at Igneo as he discusses recent changes in the debt markets and the impact on equity investing in infrastructure with...

Marc Benscher, Director at Igneo, recently sat down with Evan Maehl, Managing Director of Waste Management New Zealand, to discuss the nuances of the waste market in New Zealand and what the countries very specific geography and population dispersion means for waste solutions. 

Each year Conexa recycles 10,000,000,000L of water for residential,  industrial and agricultural purposes as part of its contribution to water scarcity in the driest continent on Earth. Listen to the latest episode of Igneo’s podcast series Keeping it Real Assets as Danny Latham, Partner, Head of Australia and New Zealand, discusses the challenges for the water sector in Australia with Kurt Dahl,...

Patriot Rail operates 31 regional and short line freight railroads across the United States providing a full-suite of rail services to its customers. Learn more about this sector in the latest episode of Igneo’s Keeping it Real Assets podcast as John Ma, Partner, Co-Head of North America, discusses the history, safety concerns, sustainability and what the future may hold for this industry with Joh...