Connected Infrastructure Capital GmbH receives investment from Aviva Investors to Drive Growth in Renewable Energy

Hamburg, Germany – 16.01.2025 –Hamburg-based Connected Infrastructure Capital GmbH (CIC), a dynamic renewable energy company focused on wind energy projects in Central Europe, has announced that Aviva Investors, the global asset manager, has acquired a 51% majority shareholding in its company.

Founded in 2019 by Hans Jörn Rieks, CIC has demonstrated since then a proven track record in acquiring, originating, developing, constructing, operating and divesting renewable energy projects. Current development activities comprise early- to late-stage wind and hybrid (wind and PV) projects with an emphasis on wind parks in Poland and Sweden. The company boasts a robust portfolio of approximately 500 MW of projects in operation and development, complemented by an additional pipeline of  ~ 1GW and 100 MW of windparks under management. Hans Jörn Rieks – being in the industry since 30 years and having hold C-level management positions with large turbine manufacturers himself – has gathered a team that brings extensive and long-term experience across the whole renewable energy value chain, covering technical, commercial, legal as well as project financing and structuring elements.

Aviva Investors’ investment will provide the necessary funding to accelerate CIC’s growth trajectory, expand its project pipeline, and support ongoing development activities.

“Aviva Investors stepping in as a shareholder allows CIC’s next growth phase to begin. We are happy and proud to now bundle forces with such a strong and reputable partner,” said Lena Schleyer, Managing Director of CIC.

“We are very pleased to be partnering with CIC. With an experienced team which has been able to demonstrate strong historical performance, and a portfolio of development assets, we believe this positions us well to benefit from increased allocation to renewables sector and in a way which promotes diversification across regions and technologies,” said  Angenika Kunne, Head of Infrastructure Equity at Aviva Investors.

This strategic partnership reflects Aviva Investors’ desire to invest in high-impact, scalable renewable energy platforms that support the transition to clean energy. With Aviva Investors’ financial backing and CIC’s proven expertise, the partnership aims to play a key role in delivering sustainable energy solutions to Central Europe.

About Connected Infrastructure Capital GmbH (CIC)
Connected Infrastructure Capital GmbH is a Hamburg-based renewable energy company specializing in the origination, acquisition, development and operation of wind energy projects. With a focus on Poland and Sweden, CIC has built a substantial portfolio and pipeline of projects while operating a portfolio of 100 MW of wind parks in Central Europe.

About Aviva Investors
Aviva Investors is the global asset management business of Aviva plc. The business delivers investment management solutions, services and client-driven performance to clients worldwide. Aviva Investors operates in 14 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe, North America and the United Kingdom with £234 billion in assets under management as at 30 June 2024.

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