CBHH advises eze.network GmbH on investment from Arcus Infrastructure Partners
June 2024
On 20 June 2024, eze.network GmbH (“EZE”), a Munich-based independent charge point operator providing full-service charging infrastructure for electric cars in both large metropolitan regions and smaller communities across Germany, announced an investment from Arcus Infrastructure Partners (“Arcus”).
Established in 2019, EZE develops and operates charging infrastructure at publicly available “park and charge” locations and currently operates across several key metropolitan areas in Germany. EZE currently has charging infrastructure at c. 800 parking spaces, with a further substantial identified pipeline to be installed in the next 18 months. Additional expansion is planned for the future.
Arcus’ investment will enable EZE to deliver on its near-term network expansion plans and, working in partnership with EZE’s co-founders, realise its strategic vision to be a leading provider of EV charging.
As part of the transaction, all existing investors remain invested, including the DeepTech & Climate Fund (DTCF), a German 1 billion fund focused on growth equity financing for transformative technology companies, which invested as part of the Q3-2023 transition process.
CBHH provided full fundraising advice to EZE, including tactical advice, preparation of relevant information materials and business plan, selection of suitable investors, due diligence and negotiation support as well as management of all relevant stakeholders.
EZE was advised by CBHH (M&A) and KXP (Legal).
Arcus was advised by Noerr (Legal), Strategy& (Commercial), PwC (Financial and Tax), DNV (Technical), A&M (Structuring) and Aon (Insurance).
About eze.network
eze.network GmbH (Munich) is a charging infrastructure investor and operator with a focus on public charging with 24/7 accessibility. The fast-growing company was founded in in 2019 and now has offices in Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Berlin and Cologne. Thanks to an innovative approach along the entire value chain, eze.network has already succeeded in establishing a sustainable business model. eze.network is now in a position to play a key role in shaping the expansion of the charging infrastructure in Germany. The company plans to expand its presence to all major metropolitan regions in Germany in order to make charging as easy and reliable as it should be for an ever-increasing number of e-car drivers i.e. “Charging made EZE”. The Founders Nancy & Michael Valentine-Urbschat want to make their contribution to the sustainable transformation of the mobility sector for future generations.
For more information visit, www.eze.network
About Arcus
Arcus Infrastructure Partners is an independent fund manager focused solely on long-term investments in European infrastructure. Arcus invests on behalf of institutional investors through discretionary funds and specialist co-investment vehicles and, through its subsidiaries, currently manages investments with an aggregate enterprise value of c. €23bn (as of 31 March 2024). Arcus targets mid-market, value-add infrastructure investments, with a particular focus on businesses in the digital, transport, logistics & industrials, and energy sectors.
Further information on Arcus Infrastructure Partners can be found on www.arcusip.com
About Cameron Barney Herbst Hilgenfeldt (‘CBHH’)
Cameron Barney Herbst Hilgenfeldt (‘CBHH’) is an independent merchant bank providing financing and M&A advice to fast-growing companies in the ‘infra-tech’ sector. Cameron Barney LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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Cameron Barney LLP
Charles Cameron +44 7785 292 019
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