Accelerate Infrastructure Secures $780M from CBRE and ABS

October 29, 2024 October 29, 2024

Editorial Staff

The Facts -

Accelerate raised $780M, $630M from CBRE IM, $150M from securitization.

Funds support Accelerate’s infrastructure real estate strategy.

Accelerate's securitization received A(low) rating from Morningstar DBRS.

Accelerate Infrastructure Secures $780 Million Investment

Accelerate Infrastructure Opportunities Raises $780 Million — $630 Million from CBRE Investment Management and $150 Million from Asset-Backed Securitization

Funds to Boost Accelerate's Real Estate Strategy for Critical Infrastructure

Accelerate Infrastructure Opportunities announced a $780 million capital boost, including a $630 million equity commitment from CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) and a $150 million asset-backed securitization. Read the full release here.

Accelerate invests in real estate under digital, renewable, and transportation infrastructure, aiming to power a connected, sustainable economy. (Photo: Business Wire)

Accelerate focuses on real estate in digital, renewable, and transportation infrastructure, generating long-term cash flow through a managed portfolio.

Equity Investment Enhancement

CBRE IM has increased its capital commitment to Accelerate to $630 million, fueling growth for Accelerate's infrastructure portfolio. “Thanks to CBRE IM and its partners for supporting our leading strategy,” said Brennan Potts, CEO of Accelerate. Since December 2022, Accelerate has acquired more than 200 properties across 38 states in various infrastructure sectors.

Rob Shaw, Managing Director at CBRE IM, stated, “Accelerate's partnership with CBRE has rapidly secured market share, enabling infrastructure companies to maximize land value under critical assets.”

First Asset-Backed Securitization

Accelerate issued a $150 million asset-backed securitization, the first to support infrastructure assets, with an investment-grade rating from Morningstar DBRS. “Our inaugural ABS issuance strengthens our strategy, offering competitive capital costs,” said Brandon O’Gara, President and CFO of Accelerate. The securitization engaged TD Bank as a structuring agent and King & Spalding LLP as legal counsel.

Learn More About Accelerate Infrastructure Opportunities

Accelerate acquires, owns, and manages real estate under critical infrastructure sites, focusing on sustainable cash flow. For more information, visit Accelerate's official site or follow on LinkedIn.

About CBRE Investment Management

CBRE Investment Management, a leading firm with $148.3 billion assets under management, operates globally in over 30 offices. It offers sustainable investment solutions across real assets. For more details, visit CBRE IM's website.