Energy Markets
Ardian, a private equity firm, raises $20 billion to fund infrastructure in Europe
Ardian, a French private equity company, announced on Thursday that it had raised a record-breaking $20 billion for the next-generation fund, which is dedicated to Europe's energy, transport, and digital connectivity. This shows heightened investor interest in critical infrastructure. As U.S. president Donald Trump changes global trade and alliance policies, Europe seeks private investment in order to pursue new avenues of economic growth, and strengthen its independence, particularly with regards to infrastructure, defence, and energy. Mathias Burghardt, CEO of Ardian France, told journalists that the volatility is high and events are surprising and violent. This has led to investors feeling...