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We are thrilled to share the first article in our new content series, Delivering Infrastructure Differently. This series will feature insights from the Ancala team on the economy, market trends, our approach and experience, and how we apply these perspectives to deliver our differentiated strategy. In the inaugural article, Ancala Managing Partner Spence Clunie discusses how Ancala embraces uncertainty through its unwavering commitment to downside protection, and how this approach delivers resilient returns and cash yield for investors. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eUVnNUfj If you’re interested to find out more about Ancala’s approach, you can register for a discussion with Ancala, here: https://lnkd.in/evNZi9Ar #DeliveringInfrastructureDifferently #InfrastructureInvestment

Ancala Partner Tim Power shared his thoughts with Infrastructure Investor about the role ports have to play in enabling the energy transition.   We invested in Norway’s largest supply base, Fjord Base Gruppen, last year and are actively working with the business to explore multiple avenues to develop renewable energy and establish the base as a leader within offshore wind. Read Tim’s comments in full, here: https://lnkd.in/ekgF2qXj   #DeliveringInfrastructureDifferently #InfrastructureInvestment #EnergyTransition

Thanks to the Global Infrastructure Investor Association (GIIA) for featuring Ancala portfolio company Portsmouth Water's construction of the Havant Thicket reservoir as a critical infrastructure project that is being enabled by private capital.   We are working closely with Portsmouth Water to deliver this industry-leading project and have provided £140m in equity funding to date to support the construction.   Once completed, the reservoir will: ✔️ Alleviate pressure on internationally renowned chalk streams ✔️ Provide a reliable source of drinking water to 160,000 people ✔️ Enable the sharing of water between Portsmouth Water and Southern Water, a first for the UK water industry   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ea38G2By   #DeliveringInfrastructureDifferently #InfrastructureInvestment #UKWater

We have acquired Solandeo GmbH, a fast-growing owner and operator of smart meters in Germany. The acquisition provides the business with fresh capital and the funding certainty needed to meet rapidly growing demand following the German government’s recent mandate that smart meters be rolled out nationally to commercial and residential customers from 2025 onwards. This forms part of the country’s plans to achieve climate neutrality by 2045. Friedrich Rojahn, Founder and Managing Director, Solandeo, comments: “In Ancala, we have found an investor and strategic owner to drive our strategy forward and allow us to fully capitalise on our leading position in the German smart metering market. With the Ancala team, we will expand the business, lead the smart meter rollout in Germany and play an increasing role in Germany’s energy transition.” Tim Power, Partner, Ancala, adds: “Solandeo is a unique platform that will continue to take a leading role in the German mandatory metering rollout, with a particular focus on consumers, producers and energy suppliers in the household and industrial markets. Solandeo’s existing order book, customer relationships and technology provide us with an exciting opportunity to scale into the growth that is now presenting itself. We will be actively working with Friedrich, Nora and the team to deliver Solandeo’s growth plan.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/g4TacvNZ #DeliveringInfrastructureDifferently #InfrastructureInvestment #EnergyTransition

Our portfolio firm Avincis, Europe's largest aerial emergency services provider, has agreed an exciting partnership with Airbus to explore opportunities to operate electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft in Europe and beyond. This milestone represents Avincis' broader commitment to driving innovation in its sector.

We have strengthened our Asset Management team with the appointment of Sebastian Schwengber, who joins us as a Director. Welcome Sebastian! Sebastian will help Ancala deliver our proactive asset management strategy and create value across our portfolio of critical infrastructure firms. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9NyqjQF #DeliveringInfrastructureDifferently #InfrastructureInvestment

“For asset managers, true ESG improvements can only be delivered in partnership. It’s a collaborative effort across Ancala and our portfolio companies to deliver initiatives that have a tangible and sustainable impact,” Filipa Fonte, Ancala’s Head of ESG.   Filipa contributed to a panel on the operationalisation of ESG at the Global Infrastructure Investor Association (GIIA)’s Sustainable Futures Conference this week. She shared her views on the importance of collaboration to deliver ESG improvements, how Ancala aligns sustainability with value creation and how ESG is carefully considered at every stage of Ancala’s investment cycle.   You can find out more about our approach to ESG and how we’re enabling our portfolio companies to deliver ESG improvements, here: https://lnkd.in/gDBCjdk2   #ESG #Sustainability #InfrastructureInvestment #DeliveringInfrastructureDifferently

Alex Agar was promoted to an Associate in our Asset Management team recently. Here, she provides her thoughts on her working life at Ancala, her career ambitions and how she has stepped outside of her comfort zone. #InfrastructureInvestment #DeliveringInfrastructureDifferently https://lnkd.in/eQKnNxjj

Ancala Partners Lee Mellor, Tim Power and Ankur Ajmera recently spoke with IJGlobal about Ancala and our latest flagship fund. In the piece, they cover: 🔹The success of our consistent strategy to date 🔹Ancala’s recent investments in Avincis, Fjord Base Gruppen and Noventa Energy Partners 🔹Our appetite to support the energy transition through new investments and working with our existing portfolio of critical infrastructure companies Read the full article, here: https://lnkd.in/eYFYU8em #DeliveringInfrastructureDifferently #InfrastructureInvestment

We have agreed to sell our 50% interest in Dragon LNG and Dragon Energy following a successful ownership period where the business trebled annual LNG volumes through the terminal. Our investment enabled Dragon to significantly upgrade the terminal, develop and execute its net zero strategy, and enhance its operations. Simon Ames, Managing Director, Dragon LNG, said: “The Ancala team has been a valued partner and played a critical role in our work to enhance our terminal operations and accelerate our energy transition strategy. They have brought fresh thinking to unlock new opportunities and make improvements across the business.” Lee Mellor, Partner, Ancala, added: “Dragon has been another successful investment for Ancala and evidences our proactive approach to create value whilst delivering downside protection for our investors.” #DeliveringInfrastructureDifferently #InfrastructureInvestment Read more: https://lnkd.in/gk_D-ZYs