Colliers has acquired a controlling interest in Astris Finance to enhance its investment banking capabilities in the infrastructure and energy transition sectors.

Target Information

Astris Finance is a prominent investment banking firm established in 2000, with a robust team of 65 professionals headquartered in Washington, D.C., and strategically located across nine offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The firm specializes in strategic and transaction advisory services, encompassing mergers and acquisitions (M&A), project finance, and long-term capital raising. Astris Finance has gained significant recognition in the past three years, consistently ranking among the top three financial advisors in the IJ Global Renewables League Tables by transaction volume globally, and securing the top spot at the European level. To date, the firm has successfully advised on over 400 transactions, amounting to more than $60 billion in investments, particularly within the transportation, renewable energy, power generation and distribution, and digital and social infrastructure sectors.

Industry Overview

The investment banking landscape in the infrastructure and energy transition sectors is experiencing a transformative phase, fueled by an increasing global emphasis on sustainability and urbanization. Countries across the globe, particularly in Europe and the Americas, are witnessing an urgent demand for resilient and sustainable infrastructure systems to support population growth and energy needs. This growing focus on energy security and decarbonization presents a significant opportunity for professionals in the sector. In Europe, regulatory frameworks and financial incentives are encouraging investments in renewable energy and infrastructure development, establishing a competitive environment for firms specializing in these areas.

In the Americas, infrastructure gaps, particularly in transportation and energy, remain a pressing challenge. Governments are accelerating efforts to address these deficiencies by fostering public-private partnerships and increasing investment in