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Accelerate Secures $780M Investment for Infrastructure Growth
Slice of Real Estate Team
November 01, 2024
Key Highlights:
$780 million capital raise with $630 million from CBRE IM and $150 million asset-backed securitization.
Portfolio growth to over 200 critical infrastructure sites across 38 states.
Inaugural securitization with A (low) rating by Morningstar DBRS.
Partnership with TD Bank and Cantor Fitzgerald for securitization.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes:
"We are grateful to CBRE IM and its partners for their investments that allow us to continue to execute and scale our leading infrastructure real estate strategy.”
“Combining Accelerate’s high-performing, value-based team with the expertise and breadth of the CBRE platform has allowed Accelerate to quickly win market share.”
“We are proud of the quality of our inaugural ABS issuance, which signals a strong endorsement of our strategy and the value of our diversified portfolio.”
Our Take:
Accelerate Infrastructure Opportunities’ recent $780 million capital raise positions the company as a formidable player in the infrastructure real estate sector. With CBRE IM’s expanded equity commitment and an innovative securitization model, Accelerate demonstrates its capacity for scaling a robust portfolio under critical infrastructure sectors like digital, renewable, and transportation. The firm’s securitization, earning an A (low) rating from Morningstar DBRS, showcases both investor confidence and the resilience of its assets. This strategic funding round underlines Accelerate's long-term vision of meeting infrastructure needs vital to a connected and sustainable economy.