Investing in Infrastructure

We are one of the world’s leading private equity firms and a FTSE 100 company with total assets under management in excess of $16bn*. Since the 1980s, we have been a committed investor in the infrastructure sector.

By using our insight, networks and financial resources to support much-needed investment in North American infrastructure, we will focus on investing and actively participating in the transport, water and energy sectors as well as in social infrastructure. The investments are madeby 3i Infrastructure plc (3IN), a FTSE-250 listed company. 3IN is exclusively advised by 3i’s global network of experienced infrastructure investors.

A long track record in the asset class

We have been working with management teams to build great businesses for over 60 years, and investing in infrastructure for over 20 years. 3i understands that infrastructure is an important and attractive asset class, because it typically offers stable demand and cash flows, often linked to inflation, and is more resistant to volatile economic cycles. Our experience across the UK and Europe and more recently in Asia has resulted in deep insight into the innovative models now being used to finance and run major infrastructure projects, such as public-private partnerships (P3s). Management teams, public and private sector partners, and service providers can all draw on our experience and flexible investment approach to address market conditions, key stakeholder concerns and regulatory requirements which can vary widely across county, state and national borders.

Meeting the challenge

Across North America, public and private providers are facing the need to renew much of the infrastructure created during the early and middle years of the twentieth century – not simply replacing like with like but developing infrastructure to meet new needs, such as environmentally friendly generation and distribution of power.

Some estimates place the cost of the imminent US infrastructure renewal at $2.2tr – but with continued pressure on tax revenues and public sector finances, together with uncertain conditions in capital markets, infrastructure providers are finding it challenging to access the necessary resources. As a committed infrastructure investor, 3IN has the resources, commitment, expertise and long-term approach to make an important contribution.