Aquila Capital, a real asset investment manager, has entered into a strategic partnership with Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure Co. (DEI) in an effort to strengthen its investment foothold in Europe and capture opportunities in the Asia Pacific region.
The companies are building on a long-standing relationship, having partnered in Japanese solar investments for several years, according to Roman Rosslenbroich, CEO and co-founder of Aquila Capital.
As part of the strategic partnership, DEI, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japanese financial service firm, Daiwa Securities Group (Daiwa), will acquire a 40 percent minority stake in Aquila Capital for an undisclosed price. DEI will help Aquila Capital identify and develop investment solutions for the Japanese and Asian markets under the Aquila Capital brand. Aquila Capital will also leverage Daiwa’s brand and reputation in the Japanese markets.
Aquila Capital manages approximately €9.5 billion ($10.5 billion) for in
