Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners surpasses EUR 12 billion mark in CI V fundraising

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has confirmed that its fifth flagship fund, CI V, has exceeded its initial fundraising target, securing over EUR 12 billion in total commitments. The figure does not include additional capital raised through co-investments. The strong investor appetite for large-scale greenfield renewable energy infrastructure appears to be continuing, as CIP moves toward the final stages of fundraising.

The fund is structured to support the energy transition across low-risk OECD countries in Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific region. Investments will span multiple technologies, including onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, and battery storage. Jakob Baruel Poulsen, Managing Partner at CIP, remarked on the scale of interest in the fund, stating that "reaching 12 billion euros is a fantastic result and a testament to our proven industrial approach to energy infrastructure investments." He also expressed appreciation for the continuing support from existing investors and the participation of new ones.

CI V has already allocated 60% of its capital through six final investment decisions, enabling a rapid capital deployment strategy. With ownership in more than 50 development-stage projects, the fund is positioned to reach full commitment within the next year. The anticipated investment volume across these projects is around EUR 24 billion, potentially adding 30 gigawatts (GW) of new energy capacity to global power grids—enough to supply electricity to over 10 million average households.

Mads Skovgaard-Andersen, Partner and Head of Flagship Funds at CIP, emphasized the team's capability in managing large-scale energy projects through a value-focused strategy. According to him, CI V offers investors portfolio stability, downside protection through contracted cash flows, and inflation exposure. He noted that value creation is based on early-stage entry, derisking, and optimization throughout the project lifecycle, making the investments less sensitive to broader economic cycles.

The rising global demand for electricity—driven by digitalization, AI integration, and increased power needs from data centers—is amplifying the urgency for new infrastructure. Widespread electrification of transport and heating further adds to the pressure. In this context, solar and onshore wind remain the most cost-effective and scalable options in many regions, offering both energy security and economic competitiveness.

Commenting on broader trends, Poulsen pointed out that “massive structural tailwinds are pushing the energy transition forward.” He added that CIP's unique combination of industrial and financial expertise allows the firm to support the development of major energy infrastructure projects that deliver reliable and clean power while also generating returns for investors.

Founded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S is now recognized as the largest global fund manager focused exclusively on greenfield renewable energy. The firm manages 13 funds and has raised approximately EUR 32 billion from around 180 institutional investors. With operations in more than 30 countries and a global team of over 2,500 employees, CIP maintains a diversified portfolio that includes offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, biomass, energy-from-waste, transmission, storage, and Power-to-X technologies.