Ares explores acquisition of minority stake in Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

Ares: Ares Management is a global alternative asset manager with a strong focus on private credit, equity, and real assets. The firm has been actively expanding its infrastructure capabilities through team hires and fund activities in recent months. In this development, Ares is exploring a minority stake acquisition in Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners as part of its push into the infrastructure sector. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners: Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners is a Danish-based fund manager specializing in clean energy infrastructure projects globally, including offshore wind, battery storage, and bioenergy. The firm has recently advanced multiple projects such as operations and maintenance planning for Scottish floating wind farms and secured commitments for its bioenergy initiatives. In this news, it is the target of a potential minority investment from Ares, underscoring its position in the expanding infrastructure market. Clean Energy Focus: Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners continues to progress key renewable projects, including operations planning for floating offshore wind in the UK. Infrastructure Expansion: Alternative asset managers are increasingly targeting infrastructure investments as part of broader private markets growth strategies.