Colliers partners with global infrastructure investment bank
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- Strategic expansion into infrastructure and energy transition investment banking
- Adds expertise with over 400 transactions totaling $60B in investment value
- Top 3 global ranking in renewables advisory, #1 in Europe
- Complementary to existing $25B infrastructure asset management business
- Retention of key leadership through partnership model
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Colliers expands its infrastructure capabilities through strategic acquisition of Astris Finance, enhancing its global service offering in high-growth sectors.
Colliers' acquisition of a controlling stake in Astris Finance represents a strategic expansion of its investment banking capabilities in the infrastructure and energy transition sectors. This move aligns perfectly with Colliers' existing portfolio, complementing its
The acquisition target brings impressive credentials to the table. With 65 professionals across nine global offices, Astris Finance has advised on more than 400 transactions totaling over
This partnership follows Colliers' established model where senior leadership maintains significant ownership, helping retain expertise and ensure alignment of interests. The transaction preserves continuity while giving Colliers access to specialized capabilities in high-demand areas including transportation, renewable energy, power infrastructure, and digital/social infrastructure.
Strategically, this acquisition positions Colliers to capitalize on growing global demand for infrastructure supporting urbanization, energy security, and decarbonization—three powerful secular trends driving investment. By integrating Astris Finance's advisory capabilities, Colliers strengthens its full-service offering to institutional clients across its Investment Management and Engineering segments, creating natural synergies across its business units.
Complements and enhances sustainability and infrastructure expertise
TORONTO and WASHINGTON, D.C., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Astris Infrastructure, LLC (“Astris Finance”), a global investment banking firm specializing in infrastructure and energy transition. Under Colliers’ unique partnership model, the senior leadership of Astris Finance, along with nine senior team members who will become partners, will retain significant ownership in the business. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025. Terms were not disclosed.
Founded in 2000, Astris Finance has 65 professionals across nine offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The firm provides strategic and transaction advisory services including M&A, project finance, and other long-term capital raising to the world’s leading developers and investors in transportation, renewable energy, power generation and distribution, as well as digital and social infrastructure. Over the past three years, Astris Finance has ranked among the top three financial advisors in the IJ Global Renewables League Tables by number of transactions closed globally – and first at the European level. To date, the firm has advised on more than 400 transactions totaling over
“Colliers manages more than
“Over the past 25 years, we’ve built Astris Finance into a leading global advisor in the infrastructure and energy transition space,” said Fabrice Henry, Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Astris Finance. “Partnering with Colliers, a global leader in professional services with a strong track record, deep institutional credibility, and long-standing relationships in our sector, is a natural next step in accelerating our growth. Together, we will expand our reach, broaden our advisory capabilities, and unlock new opportunities to serve our clients around the world. We couldn’t be more excited about what lies ahead.”
Colliers Contact
Christian Mayer
Chief Financial Officer
+1 416 960 9500
Astris Finance Contact
Jean-Marie Boudet
Chief Operating Officer
jean-marie.boudet@astrisfinance.com
About Colliers
Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a global diversified professional services and investment management company. Operating through three industry-leading platforms – Real Estate Services, Engineering, and Investment Management – we have a proven business model, an enterprising culture, and a unique partnership philosophy that drives growth and value creation. For 30 years, Colliers has consistently delivered approximately
About Astris Finance
Astris Finance is an investment banking firm with a 25-year track record in infrastructure and energy transition. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company has offices in Mexico, Bogota and São Paulo in the Americas; Paris, Madrid and Munich in Europe; and Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City in Southeast Asia. Astris Finance is currently working as the mandated financial advisor on a pipeline of 50+ M&A and financing deals across the Americas, Europe and Asia, representing an aggregate investment of more than US
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