PATRIZIA and Mitsui Secure EIB Global Backing to Launch $300 Million Sustainable Infrastructure Fund in Emerging Asia

PATRIZIA and Mitsui Secure EIB Global Backing to Launch $300 Million Sustainable Infrastructure Fund in Emerging Asia

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA, in partnership with Mitsui, has secured a $70 million cornerstone investment from EIB Global to launch its Emerging Asia Sustainable Infrastructure Fund, which targets a total size of $300 million. The fund will focus on supporting renewable energy, sustainable cooling, and low-carbon mobility projects across key Asian markets, including the Philippines, India, Viet Nam, and Indonesia. Designed to address the region’s infrastructure funding gap, the initiative aims to mobilise private capital, accelerate the energy transition, and deliver both environmental and socio-economic benefits. Managed by PATRIZIA MBK Fund Management, the fund builds on a long-standing collaboration between PATRIZIA and Mitsui and will initially be seeded with three established platforms. The investment aligns with broader EU Global Gateway objectives and is expected to contribute to climate resilience, job creation, and sustainable growth across emerging Asia.

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG, 17-Mar-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — PATRIZIA has secured a $70 million cornerstone investment from EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank, to support the launch of its Emerging Asia Sustainable Infrastructure Fund, a new vehicle aimed at accelerating the energy transition across key Asian markets. Developed in partnership with Mitsui & Co., Ltd., the fund is targeting a total size of $300 million and will focus on mobilising private capital into climate-focused infrastructure projects across emerging Asia.

The fund will invest in countries including the Philippines, Viet Nam, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, supporting initiatives such as renewable energy generation, sustainable cooling solutions, and low-carbon mobility. By advancing these sectors, the strategy aims to reduce energy dependency, improve efficiency, and contribute to long-term climate resilience in rapidly developing economies.

The agreement for the EIB Global investment was signed in Frankfurt, marking a significant step in strengthening collaboration between European and global investors in support of sustainable infrastructure development. The funding is expected to play a catalytic role in attracting additional institutional capital and scaling impactful projects across the region.

Saji Anantakrishnan, Head of Infrastructure for Australia and Asia at PATRIZIA, highlighted the importance of addressing the funding gap in emerging Asia, noting that the region is central to the global energy transition but requires significant investment to unlock its full potential. The EIB’s backing reinforces PATRIZIA’s ability to identify, develop, and expand infrastructure platforms that deliver measurable environmental and social benefits.

EIB Vice-President Nicola Beer emphasised the broader strategic importance of the investment, stating that it demonstrates how public financing can mobilise large-scale private investment to build clean and resilient infrastructure. The initiative also aligns with the European Union’s Global Gateway strategy, aimed at strengthening economic ties while addressing climate and development challenges.

Takashi Nakai, General Manager of Mitsui’s Financial Business Division, pointed to the long-standing partnership between Mitsui and PATRIZIA, noting that the new fund builds on their previous collaboration and shared commitment to advancing sustainable infrastructure solutions across Asia.

The Emerging Asia Sustainable Infrastructure Fund will prioritise investments in energy transition-related infrastructure, with at least half of its capital allocated to sustainable energy and climate-resilient assets. It will target mid-sized equity investments ranging from $20 million to $70 million over a ten-year period.

The fund will be managed by PATRIZIA MBK Fund Management, a joint venture between PATRIZIA and Mitsui with more than 15 years of experience in emerging markets. It builds on the success of the earlier Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund, whose assets were fully divested by 2020.

At launch, the fund is expected to include a seed portfolio of three established platforms: Parkwise Inc. in the Philippines, Buskowitz Energy Inc. in the Philippines, and Kaer, which operates across Singapore, Malaysia, India and Indonesia, with expansion plans into Thailand and Viet Nam. These platforms provide immediate exposure to scalable solutions in renewable energy, sustainable cooling, and low-carbon mobility.

Leveraging Mitsui’s extensive regional network, the fund will benefit from strong local market access and asset management expertise, supporting the delivery of high-impact infrastructure projects across Asia.

Background information

PATRIZIA

PATRIZIA has been providing investment opportunities in smart real assets for institutional, semi-professional and private investors for more than 40 years, focusing on real estate and infrastructure. PATRIZIA’s investment solutions are driven by the “DUEL” megatrends – digital, urban, energy and living transitions – and capitalise on the opportunities arising from these transformative global shifts. PATRIZIA currently has approximately €56 billion in assets under management (AUM) and employs around 900 professionals across 26 locations worldwide.

PATRIZIA has been committed to making a positive impact since its founding. In 1992, the company began collaborating closely with Bunter Kreis (“Colourful Circle”) in Germany to provide aftercare for children with severe diseases. Since 1999, the PATRIZIA Foundation has provided more than 750 000 children and young people worldwide with access to education, healthcare and a safe home, enabling them to live better, self-determined lives.

EIB Group  

The European Investment Bank (ElB) Group is the financing arm of the European Union, owned by the 27 Member States, and one of the largest multilateral development banks in the world. In 2025, the EIB Group signed €100 billion of new financing and advisory services for over 870 high-impact projects in eight core priorities that support EU policy objectives: climate action and the environment, digitalisation and technological innovation, security and defence, territorial cohesion, agriculture and the bioeconomy, social infrastructure, strong global partnerships and the savings and investments union. Beyond long-term loans for large infrastructure, the EIB Group crowds in private investment for high-risk innovative projects and businesses, with a growing role in Europe’s markets for venture debt, venture capital, guarantees and securitisations.

Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

Mitsui is a global trading and investment company with a presence in more than 60 countries and a diverse business portfolio covering a wide range of industries, including infrastructure, mobility, energy and materials, amongst others. The company identifies, develops, and grows its businesses in partnership with a global network of trusted partners including world leading companies, combining its geographic and cross-industry strengths to create long-term sustainable value for its stakeholders. Mitsui has set three key strategic initiatives for its current Medium-term Management Plan: supporting industries to grow and evolve with stable supplies of resources and materials, and providing infrastructure; promoting a global transition to low-carbon and renewable energy; and empowering people to lead healthy lives through the delivery of quality healthcare and access to good nutrition. For more information, visit https://www.mitsui.com/jp/en/

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