Mubadala, superannuation fund ART invest in CBRE IM-backed Accelerate | News

Accelerate Infrastructure Opportunities has raised an additional $630m (€535.4m) with contributions from existing backer CBRE Investment Management and new investors, including Mubadala Investment Company and Australian Retirement Trust (ART).

Accelerate said the latest capital raise includes additional investments from funds managed by CBRE IM and new investments from Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala, Australia’s second-largest superannuation fund ART and other leading global investors, bringing total equity committed to the platform to $1.26bn.

Based in the US, Accelerate Infrastructure Opportunities is a real estate investment and management firm focused on acquiring and managing land underlying critical infrastructure assets. 

Accelerate and CBRE IM established the infrastructure site acquisition strategy in December 2022, with CBRE IM-managed funds and co-investors providing further backing in October 2024.

Brennan Potts, founder and COE of Accelerate, said: “This capital reflects deep alignment with long-term institutional partners who understand the durability of infrastructure cash flows. Our strategy is built on acquiring infrastructure sites that underpin digital connectivity, renewable energy, and mobility, and scaling them through disciplined execution.

“Reaching $1.26bn in capital commitments gives us the scale and capital certainty to continue to pursue the most compelling infrastructure opportunities.”

Robert Shaw, managing director at CBRE Investment Management, said: “Leveraging the breadth and capabilities of the CBRE platform and a premier management team, Accelerate quickly established itself as the leading infrastructure site platform. CBRE Investment Management is proud to increase our support of Accelerate and welcome Mubadala, ART and our other partners to the platform.

“This strategic capital raise will enable Accelerate to continue to scale its diversified portfolio of key infrastructure assets and deliver durable infrastructure cash flows to investors.”

Giovanni Oddo, head of Americas, infrastructure, Mubadala Investment Company, said: “This partnership with CBRE Investment Management further expands our infrastructure exposure in the United States, a key strategic market for Mubadala. The investment aligns with our focus on key infrastructure at the intersection of digital connectivity and energy systems.

“As demand accelerates across data, power, and mobility, platforms like Accelerate play an important role in enabling the infrastructure required to support a rapidly evolving global economy. We look forward to working alongside our partners to support the platform’s continued growth and deliver long-term value.”

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