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I Squared Capital Announces Senior Hires to Capitalize on Dynamic Infrastructure Investing Landscape

February 01, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–I Squared Capital, a leading independent global infrastructure investment manager, announced today that Brian Collett and Michael Kumar have joined the firm. Brian Collett is joining as a Managing Director to engage and work with Institutional investors on strategic infrastructure investment opportunities. Michael Kumar is joining […]

Written by on February 1, 2024

CheckSammy secures $45M Strategic Investment to Expand Waste Diversion from Landfills

NEWS PROVIDED BY CheckSammy  Funding led by I Squared Capital, alongside Zero Infinity Partners and TriplePoint Capital The investment will support the launch of the Veridiant SaaS Platform and CheckSammy’s continued expansion DALLAS, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CheckSammy, the world’s largest bulk waste and sustainability operator, today announced a $45 million strategic investment that will enhance the company’s […]

Written by on January 24, 2024

I Squared Capital signs definitive agreements establishing $1.2 billion DFC Climate Fund

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–I Squared Capital, a leading independent global infrastructure investment manager, is pleased to announce that it has closed its first dedicated Climate Fund set up in conjunction with U.S. International Finance Development Corporation (DFC). DFC will commit $300 million alongside commitments from funds led by I Squared Capital of $900 million to invest in […]

Written by on January 18, 2024

Sadek Wahba on the Implications of COP28 for Climate Strategy

COP28 Agreement Highlights Need For ‘All Of The Above’ Climate Strategy Sadek Wahba, Forbes Councils Member Sadek Wahba, PhD is the Chairman & Managing Partner of I Squared Capital and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. The COP28 climate conference ended, surprisingly, with a dramatic declaration. After weeks of controversy over oil industry dominance, diplomats from […]

Written by on January 9, 2024

I Squared commits USD $400 million to Órigo Energia, Brazil’s largest distributed generation platform

MIAMI & SÃO PAULO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–I Squared Capital, a leading global infrastructure investment manager, announced today it has agreed to invest up to $400 million in Órigo Energia, a leader in distributed energy generation in Brazil. The investment in Órigo will fund the construction of over 2 gigawatts of distributed solar generation projects in 20 states […]

Written by on January 8, 2024

I Squared Capital Announces Opening of New Office in São Paulo, Brazil

MIAMI & SÃO PAULO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–I Squared Capital, a leading global infrastructure investment manager, announced today that it is has opened a new office in São Paulo, Brazil. The office, I Squared’s first in South America, will position the firm to capitalize on the growing infrastructure investment opportunity in Brazil, and the region, and advances I […]

Written by on December 14, 2023

Infrastructure Funds Draw Billions of Dollars as Energy and Supply Chains Shift

Infrastructure funds draw billions of dollars as energy and supply chains shift. Financial Times, Antoine Gara and Madison Darbyshire in New York Demand for infrastructure investments is reigniting after a year of weak fundraising, as businesses seek to profit from transitions to cleaner energy and supply chains that are closer to consumers. Brookfield, one of the largest private […]

Written by on December 14, 2023

I Squared Targets Logistics, Energy in Brazil

Infrastructure-focused investment manager with $40bn under management opened unit in São Paulo four months ago Por Taís Hirata — São Paulo Investment manager I Squared Capital—which manages $40 billion in infrastructure assets globally—opened its São Paulo office four months ago and is planning its first steps in the country. According to Sadek Wahba, the firm’s chairman […]

Written by on December 13, 2023