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CIP targets €1.5bn biofuel fund, Allianz €1bn close, I Squared $1bn India

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has opened subscription for its Advanced Bioenergy Fund II, targeting €1.5 billion in capital. The new vehicle aims to double the size of its predecessor by channeling fresh equity into anaerobic digestion and landfill gas projects across Europe. With governments tightening renewable mandates, the fund positions investors to capture upside in a tightening energy‑security market and lock in long‑term off‑take deals today.

Allianz Global Investors secured a €1 billion third‑close for its infrastructure platform, bringing total commitments to the fund above the €2 billion mark. The influx bolsters the insurer’s ability to back large‑scale projects in transport, utilities and renewable energy, reinforcing its standing as a leading European capital provider amid rising demand for green assets and diversify its portfolio across emerging markets.

Indian power‑grid operator I Squared has pledged $1 billion to upgrade transmission capacity, targeting bottlenecks that constrain industrial growth. The capital will fund high‑voltage lines and smart‑grid technology in key corridors, aligning with New Delhi’s push for a more resilient network. The deal deepens I Squared’s exposure to Asia’s fastest‑growing power market to support renewable integration and grid stability.