Background
- Electra is a charging point operator (CPO) specializing in fast charging for electric vehicles (EVs)
- Electra intends to play a key role in the development of EV charging solutions in France and Europe, by offering a state-of-the-art infrastructure and digital tools
- Eurazeo is a leading global investment group, with more than EUR 32BN in assets under management
- This is the third investment made by Eurazeo’s newly formed infrastructure team, who is pursuing its strategy to invest in energy and digital transition infrastructure and contribute to a low-carbon economy
Process
- DC Advisory (DC), led by Grégory Roquier, acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Eurazeo on its investment in Electra
- DC leveraged its extensive experience in the sector to ensure each workstream was executed in the accelerated timeframe
Outcome
- In July 2022, Eurazeo announced its investment in Electra. The deal is expected to close in the coming months, and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval
- Eurazeo has led the EUR 160M capital raise alongside several other top tier-investors
- This fundraising provides Electra with the required funding to support its rapid growth and achieve its objectives of 8,000 fast charging solutions by 2030
- The successful outcome of this transaction illustrates DC's strong expertise and demonstrated track record in the Infrastructure sector
- DC has concluded another transaction with Eurazeo, significantly enhancing its relationship with the private equity firm and its new infrastructure team
