Mirova won the prestigious “Energy Investor of the Year, Europe” and “Renewables Investor of the Year, Europe” prizes at the Infrastructure Investor Awards 2019. The award process drew thousands of votes from the global infrastructure investment community, who selected from a shortlist of four nominees which firm best represented the energy asset class in Europe last year.

2019 was a tremendous year for Mirova’s energy transition infrastructure activities. First, Mirova concluded the fundraising of its fourth generation energy transition investment vehicle at 859M€. The fund largely exceeded its initial target with the support of renowned European and Asian institutional investors while securing a significant re-up rate. Then, as the business grows, Mirova strengthened its investment capabilities with seven new hires in 2019 to assemble an overall team of 16 professionals dedicated to the management of its energy transition funds. Mirova’s Energy Transition team and investment strategy proved successful in closing no less than 11 transactions over the last 12 months for a total commitment of c.800M€ by targeting larger size projects and repeat deals with long-lasting industrial partners.

Mirova thus joined forces with Engie last December to acquire a 1.7 GW hydroelectric portfolio in Portugal. Other landmark investments made by Mirova, in the objective to diversify its portfolio, include: a 20MW wind farm, solar portfolios and biomass plants in France, 40MW onshore wind farm in Norway, onshore wind farms in Spain, with a generating capacity of 342MW (Phoenix Project), and three wind farms in Poland that have been developed by Akuo, a French renewables developer, which will represent a capacity of 132MW once completed.

These accomplishments were made possible not only by the consistent and quality work of our investment professionals, but also due to the support and confidence granted by our clients and business partners. Therefore, we would like to thank them all for their contributions to this industry recognition. This is a remarkable and truly collective achievement that we celebrate today”, said Raphaël Lance, Head of Energy Transition Infrastructure Funds

With over 17 years of experience in the structuring and management of energy transition infrastructure funds (1.3Bn€ of AuM invested across more than 180 wind, solar, hydro and biomass projects and representing over 3.7GW of installed capacity), Mirova strives to provide prominent institutional clients with long-term greenfield and brownfield investment opportunities across Europe while supporting the development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure surrounding communities and local economies. For Mirova, sustainable development begins with responsible investment.

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Mirova Eurofideme 4 is a Société de Libre Partenariat (French limited partnership), not subject to the approval of the French Market Authority and reserved for eligible investors only, in accordance with the Fund Regulation. Mirova Eurofideme 4 is managed by Mirova and no longer for subscription. These Funds’ investment objective, strategy and main risks are described in their regulatory documents. Their fees, charges and performances are also described in these documents. Investments in infrastructure funds are mainly subject to loss of capital risk. They are reserved for specific investors, as defined by their respective regulatory documentation.

Mirova
Affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers
French Public Limited liability company with board of Directors.
Share Capital: €8 813 860
Regulated by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) under n° GP 02014.
RCS Paris n° 394 648 216
59 avenue Pierre Mendès France
www.mirova.com

Natixis Investment Managers
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43 avenue Pierre Mendès France
75013 Paris
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