Prosolia Expands with InfraVia's Investment in Majority Stake
Deal News | Nov 14, 2024 | Iberian Lawyer
Linklaters has played a crucial advisory role in the acquisition of a majority stake in Prosolia Internacional by InfraVia Capital Partners, a European private equity firm. Prosolia Internacional is the parent company of Prosolia Energy, which is focused on infrastructure assets, critical metals, real estate, and technology investments. This strategic acquisition involves InfraVia injecting significant capital to enhance Prosolia's global business strategy and expansion initiatives. In parallel, Prosolia plans to buy the substantial minority stake held by Capenergie 4 in the joint venture Prosomnes, formed in 2020, to develop abundant photovoltaic projects across Europe. Prosomnes has 212 MW of operational and under-development projects and 1.8 GW progressing. Prosolia's leadership, driven by its founder-led management team, remains active, continuing to steer growth, utilizing InfraVia's investment expertise to amplify its international market entry and augment its clean energy assets. Linklaters' advisory team was bolstered by Elena Rodríguez Fernández, José Buigues and Sofía Maldonado Carpi, drawing on insights from Lisbon and Paris offices.
Sectors
- Renewable Energy
- Private Equity and Investment
- Infrastructure and Real Estate
Geography
- Europe – Both InfraVia Capital Partners and Prosolia are expanding their ventures across the European continent, highlighting this geographic relevance.
Industry
- Renewable Energy – Prosolia is focused on the development and expansion of photovoltaic projects across Europe, making this industry highly relevant.
- Private Equity and Investment – InfraVia Capital Partners is a private equity firm investing in Prosolia, aligning this industry with the transaction.
- Infrastructure and Real Estate – Prosolia is engaged in infrastructure and real estate investments, which are part of its business strategy.
Financials
- Significant capital – InfraVia Capital Partners is injecting significant capital to support Prosolia's global growth and expansion.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosolia Internacional | Target Company | Company | Prosolia Internacional is the parent company of Prosolia Energy and a leader in infrastructure, metals, real estate, and technology investments. |
| InfraVia Capital Partners | Bidding Company | Company | InfraVia Capital Partners is a European private equity firm investing in Prosolia Internacional to support global expansion. |
| Omnes Capital | Selling Company | Company | Omnes Capital manages the investment fund Capenergie 4, which holds a minority stake in Prosomnes. |
| Linklaters | Legal Advisor | Company | Linklaters provided legal advisory services during the transaction involving Prosolia and InfraVia. |
| Capenergie 4 | Minor Stakeholder | Company | Capenergie 4, managed by Omnes Capital, holds a substantial minority stake in the joint venture Prosomnes. |