– Eiffel Investment Group successfully raises the Eiffel Energy Transition III fund, reaching its hard cap of €1.2 billion, surpassing its initial target of €1 billion.
– Eiffel Energy Transition III will invest approximately €3 billion over its 8-year lifespan, leveraging its recycling capacity.
– Since 2008, Eiffel has financed over 5,000 energy transition assets across Europe, providing more than 15 GW of decarbonized energy, enough to power nearly 10 million households with green electricity.
– The third vintage of Eiffel’s energy transition infrastructure debt strategy has strong investor demand.
– The fund attracted over 30 leading institutional investors, both French and international.
– Nearly 50% of the raised capital comes from reinvestments by subscribers of the previous two vintages, reflecting loyalty and confidence in the program.
– The energy transition financing market faces a structural imbalance between growing capital needs and available suitable financing.
– Eiffel fills the gap between scarce and costly equity and long-term project financing, offering flexible short-term debt for green energy assets, including construction financing.
– Fabrice Dumonteil, Eiffel Investment Group President, highlights the fund’s role in supporting European energy sovereignty and competitiveness.
– Since 2017, Eiffel Energy Transition has been popular among renewable energy developers, accelerating project deployment.
– For institutional investors, the funds provide efficient exposure to the energy transition: regular returns, short duration, and risk management through asset-backed securities.
– Eiffel has supported over 100 developers in Europe and financed over 5,000 green energy assets (solar, wind, biomass, biogas, hydro, cogeneration, energy efficiency) totaling more than 15 GW of decarbonized electricity capacity.
– Recently financed projects include photovoltaic portfolios in Ireland (Power Capital Renewable Energy, 1.5 GW) and Germany (Enerparc, 150 MW).
– Pierre-Antoine Machelon, Head of Infrastructure, emphasizes that the fund’s investment capacity supports the rapidly growing financing needs of Europe’s green energy sector.
– Jean-Charles Arrago, Eiffel Energy Transition III Fund Manager, highlights the investment team’s broad expertise and selective approach to funding projects across Europe.
– In 2025, Eiffel significantly strengthened its dedicated energy transition infrastructure team to over 30 professionals.
– Four senior investors joined recently, enhancing the team’s expertise and supporting the growth of commitments.
– The reinforced organization ensures close proximity to developers, rigorous monitoring, and proactive management of portfolio assets across Europe.
