I Squared opens Munich Office, announces new hire

I Squared Capital, a leading independent global infrastructure investment manager, announced that it will expand its European operations with the opening of a new office in Munich, its first in continental Europe. The presence in Munich will strengthen I Squared’s long-term engagement in Germany and the whole of Europe and enable the firm to be closer to its existing portfolio companies, evaluate investment opportunities across the region, and further connect with the financial services ecosystem in continental Europe.

The Munich office will be led by Yves Meyer-Bülow, who will join I Squared as Fund Partner. Mr. Meyer-Bülow was previously a Managing Director at Allianz Capital Partners (“ACP”), where he built and led the firm’s Infrastructure Funds and Co-Investments franchise, having initially started in ACP’s Direct Investments business. At I Squared, his role will involve working with the investment teams and portfolio companies across the firm and focusing on strategic engagement with our partners around the world. Mr. Meyer-Bülow will work directly with Mohamed El Gazzar, Senior Partner, London, and Robert Sanow, Managing Director, who is responsible for sales coverage in continental Europe and will also be based in the new Munich office.

I Squared has been investing in Europe out of London since 2013 and has owned and operated 14 European infrastructure companies in 26 countries. Its portfolio spans high quality, resilient infrastructure assets in the energy, waste, transportation and logistics, and telecoms industries. I Squared’s new Munich office marks the firm’s third new office opening in the last 12 months, following Sydney, Australia, and São Paulo, Brazil.

Gautam Bhandari, Global Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner at I Squared, said: “I Squared recognizes the imperative to mobilize private capital to modernize the world’s infrastructure and meet the requirements of the future. For Germany, regulatory tailwinds and industry are driving growth and progress across I Squared’s key investment verticals. With our presence in Munich, I am more confident than ever that I Squared is well-positioned to capitalize on this dynamic landscape and its opportunities.”

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