Patria Investments, global manager of alternative assets and leader in Latin America and Europe, announced the successful closing of its Infrastructure Fund V, with total commitments of US$1.5 billion, a figure that is complemented by US$1.4 billion in co-investments, for a total of US$2.9 billion, consolidating itself as the largest dedicated infrastructure fund of its generation in the region.
Fund V has broad geographic diversification, with a presence in Brazil, Colombia and Chile, and concentrates its portfolio in strategic sectors such as roads, data centers, water desalination, renewable energy and electric mobility. These investments reflect the firm’s commitment to key segments for sustainable economic development in Latin America.
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During its closure, the fund attracted commitments from new and existing global institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, asset managers, insurers and development finance institutions.
In the last 18 months, Patria has made investments and co-investments in Chile, Colombia and Brazil, and new joint investment opportunities are projected to emerge in the coming months.
Fund V has a presence in Brazil, Colombia and Chile.
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According to Patria estimates, the addressable market in Latin America in the main infrastructure sectors in which it operates will exceed US$90 billion over the next five to seven years.
Investment opportunities include roads and renewable energy, as well as such as data centers, electric mobility, basic sanitation and waste management, sectors that show sustained growth in the region.
In the energy sector, development is driven by renewable energy projects and the transition to clean sources. In logistics and transportation, Progress is expected based on new road concessions, urban mobility and commodity logistics.
Besides, The expansion of data centers and 5G networks will continue to generate opportunities in digital infrastructurel, while the privatization of sanitation assets will strengthen the development of the environmental sector in several countries in the region.
During its closure, the fund attracted commitments from new and existing global institutional investors.
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André Sales, Managing Partner and CEO of Patria Infrastructure, assured that Sustained growth in client demand and investment opportunities is expected, driven by the constant need for private capital and the evolution of capital markets in Latin America.
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For his part, Felipe Pinto, Managing Partner and Head of Infrastructure Development Funds, pointed out thatThe company’s sector experience allows it to offer solutions that leverage the benefits of real assets, including inflation protection, diversification and solid long-term returns.
Renewable energy is another field of interest.
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With more than 36 years of experience, Patria is a leading alternative investment firm, with a global presence and more than US$48 billion in pro forma assets. under administration.
The company says it specializes in key and resilient sectors, combining the knowledge of macroeconomic analystsinvestment leaders, operating partners and local teams to generate attractive and sustainable returns.
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In Colombia, Grupo Patria and Cibest Capital founded Patria Asset Management SA, an alternative asset management platform which unites Patria’s experience as an investment manager with Bancolombia’s local distribution channel.
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