The Paris-based investment firm has successfully raised funds for its Sustainable Maritime Infrastructure II, surpassing its initial first-close target of €125 million and nearing half of its ultimate goal of €400 million. Launched in December 2025, the fund is designed to facilitate the decarbonization and energy transition of the European maritime sector through senior secured, asset-based financing. This initiative follows the firm’s first fund, Eurazeo Sustainable Maritime Infrastructure I.
Guillaume Branco, managing director of asset-based finance at Eurazeo, highlighted the fund’s role in addressing the substantial financing needs of European maritime stakeholders, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). He emphasized that the fund offers a tailored alternative financing solution amid growing environmental regulations and limited financing options.
The Article 9 fund aims to support approximately 20 to 30 European ship operators and maritime stakeholders. It has already made investments in two eco-friendly vessels for the Dutch mid-sized shipowner, Longship Group. Branco noted that this initial closing reflects the firm’s commitment to combining financial discipline with technological and sustainability expertise, allowing investors to support the maritime sector’s transition while maintaining a conservative risk profile.
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