Unlocking the next wave of digital infrastructure financing
The optimism that fueled investment in digital infrastructure in the early 2020s has given way to sober reappraisal and caution among lenders.
In Europe and the USA, interest rates are now easing, and lenders must embrace the emerging opportunities, but with the right level of prudence and discipline. Corporate finance teams and equity sponsors will have to work harder to obtain financing at competitive rates from credit committees.
Lenders and credit committees meanwhile require greater certainty from infracos seeking finance. A structured framework allows for the consistent appraisal and comparison of different business models and assets.
PartnerLending teams, advisors and CFOs must understand credit committees' caution regarding future digital infrastructure investment, and work to rebuild their confidence.
Prepare to finance the next wave of digital infrastructure
Providing transparency and rebuilding confidence in a diverse range of asset classes will be a vital step if lending teams are to convince credit committees of the opportunities in digital infrastructure.
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Alessandro Ravagnolo
Managing Partner, Co-Head of Transaction Practice
Ludwig Preller
Managing Partner, Co-Head of Transaction Practice
Fredrik Lind
Managing Partner, Head of Europe and Strategy Practice
Joan Obradors
Managing Partner, expert in regulation and policy
Lim Chuan Wei
Managing Partner, expert in transaction support, strategy and transformation
Rohan Dhamija
Managing Partner, Head of Asia & Middle East
Simon Fischer
Managing Partner, Co-lead Germany
Charles Murray
Partner, expert in telecoms