Vauban Infrastructure Partners

🌆 Thrilled to share that our CEO and Founding Partners, Gwenola Chambon, recently participated in the panel "Designing the Cities of the Future" at Les Rencontres d'Aix, alongside Laurent Germain (EGIS), Jérôme Stubler (Equans), Pierre Pauliac (Suez) and Srinivas Chokkakula (Center for Policy Research in India).   The discussion explored how —since Aristote’s time— economics has involved rethinking the organization of life in the city. Today, architects, urban planners, geographers, economists, and policymakers must join forces to reinvent urban environments, especially as large metropolises face rising inequalities, the high cost of land, and the risk of social fragmentation.   During the panel, Gwenola emphasized that infrastructure investment is essential for making cities more livable and inclusive. This resonates closely with our annual research, conducted with the InfraVision Think Tank For Sustainable Infrastructure, which this year is dedicated to the Cities of Tomorrow. We’re excited to reveal the findings at our annual event on November 4th during InfraWeek - stay tuned.   A warm thank you to Le Cercle des économistes for hosting such an inspiring and impactful event. Replay of the Session: https://lnkd.in/ekgRgssh #Infrastructure #Sustainability #LesRencontresdAix #CitiesOfTomorrow #REAIX

🎤 Last week, Vauban Infrastructure Partners was delighted to welcome 60+ investors, 15+ guest speakers and 40+ CEOs of our portfolio companies during Vauban Infrastructure Partners' 2025 Annual Investors' Days and CEO days in Barcelona. Our agenda covered a wide range of topics, including recent developments of the European infrastructure market, stressing out that Europe remains a global anchor for long-duration, low-volatility infrastructure investments — backed by predictable regulation, ESG alignment, and long-term policy visibility. End of 2024, 40% of #InstitutionalInvestors worldwide declared to be under-allocated to #Infrastructure. We concluded that the inherent features such as inflation correlation, GDP decorrelation as well as stability and the pricing dynamics make European #MidMarket infrastructure more attractive than ever.   We also had the pleasure of welcoming our portfolio companies which has allowed us to engage in deep dives across our portfolio. In addition, we were honored to have several experts with us, including:  - Dario Nardella, Member of the European Parliament, S&D Coordinator of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) ; - Manel Nadal i Farreras, Secretary of Mobility and Infrastructures of the Department of Territory, Housing and Transition, Goverment of Catalonia and President of the BARDC ; - Eva Gimenez i Corrons, Secretària General del Departament de la Presidència ; - Jonatan Calafi Guaschí Guasch, Oficina tècnica de colaboración público privada de Mobilitat del Departament de Territori ; - Ernest Salarichs CEO of CEAL9, Line 9 of Metro de Barcelona ; - Jordi Julià, Director General of Infraestructures Ferroviàries de Catalunya (IFERCAT) (Railway Infrastructures of Catalonia) ; - The Salmon Consulting and Batoul Hassoun to discuss "Black Swans & Grey Rhino" with a special guest, Michele Wucker, best-selling author and educator specialized in risk governance and global economic policy. Her four books include the influential global bestseller, THE GRAY RHINO ; - Camilo Andrés Ulloa Ariza, Principal Economist for the Spain & Portugal unit at BBVA España ; - Yves Lederer (CEO of Groupe Coriance) and Fernando Lozano Ruiz (CEO of Metro de Málaga) & Peter Haupt (CEO of Optimus Tower Austria).    Thank you to all the attendees and speakers. It was great to reconnect with so many of our investors in Spain! We have captured some highlights from the day below 👇

🌿 Proud to support the “Decarbonisation Summit – 10 Years of the Paris Agreement” As a Gold Partner of the Forum de l’Engagement, Vauban Infrastructure Partners is pleased to take part in this event dedicated to building a more inclusive and sustainable economy.   Gwenola Chambon, CEO & Founding Partner of Vauban Infrastructure Partners, will speak on the panel: “Financing Decarbonisation: Catalysing Investment and Transforming Business Models” 🗓️ Tuesday, July 1 at 3:20 PM 📍 Ministry of Economy, Paris The discussion will highlight innovative investment strategies, public incentive mechanisms, and adapted contractual models to channel capital toward low-carbon projects. Register now to take part: https://lnkd.in/eAsbGH6i   ************   🌿 Fiers de soutenir le Sommet “Objectif Décarbonation – 10 ans de l’Accord de Paris”   En tant que partenaire Gold du Forum de l’Engagement, Vauban Infrastructure Partners est heureux de participer à cet événement placé sous le signe d’une économie plus inclusive et durable.   Gwenola Chambon, Directrice Générale & Associée Fondatrice de Vauban Infrastructure Partners, interviendra lors de la table ronde : « Financer la décarbonation : catalyser les investissements et transformer les modèles économiques » 🗓️ Mardi 1er juillet à 15h20 📍 Ministère de l’Économie, Paris L’échange mettra en avant des stratégies d’investissement innovantes, des dispositifs publics incitatifs et des modèles contractuels adaptés pour canaliser les capitaux vers des projets bas carbone. Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant pour participer : https://lnkd.in/eAsbGH6i   #Décarbonation  #FinanceDurable  #ESG  #Transition #FDE

✨ Today, Vauban Infrastructure Partners publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report, anchoring its role as a trusted leader in infrastructure investing and ESG.   2024 was a year of meaningful engagement and collaboration.   - We continuously and actively worked with portfolio companies, reinforcing our biodiversity assessment, including a #SocialLicenseToOperate mapping for each of our asset’s monitoring, reviewing our extra financial data with our external auditor… Our commitment to sustainability as a collective responsibility has never been stronger, and we believe that transparency and collaboration are key to driving lasting impact.   - We launched InfraVision Think Tank For Sustainable Infrastructure with our peers, investors, academics, industrial players and policymakers to strengthen ESG alignment and anticipate evolving expectations. The inaugural research was on inclusion, and we announced the upcoming 2025 study on the cities of tomorrow reflecting on our dedication to long-term, actionable insights.   - We kept supporting the Women in Finance Chair at ESCP Business School, advancing gender equity in finance and creating opportunities for future leaders.   Our values remain steadfast: investing with purpose, leading with responsibility, and delivering sustainable outcomes for the long term. Gwenola Chambon Mounir Corm Gwen Colin Rothman Valencia Mazola Niccolò Bonacina  #Sustainability #ESG #InfrastructureInvesting #SustainableFuture

✨ Today, Vauban Infrastructure Partners publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report, anchoring its role as a trusted leader in infrastructure investing and ESG.   2024 was a year of meaningful engagement and collaboration.   - We continuously and actively worked with portfolio companies, reinforcing our biodiversity assessment, including a #SocialLicenseToOperate mapping for each of our asset’s monitoring, reviewing our extra financial data with our external auditor… Our commitment to sustainability as a collective responsibility has never been stronger, and we believe that transparency and collaboration are key to driving lasting impact.   - We launched InfraVision Think Tank For Sustainable Infrastructure with our peers, investors, academics, industrial players and policymakers to strengthen ESG alignment and anticipate evolving expectations. The inaugural research was on inclusion, and we announced the upcoming 2025 study on the cities of tomorrow reflecting on our dedication to long-term, actionable insights.   - We kept supporting the Women in Finance Chair at ESCP Business School, advancing gender equity in finance and creating opportunities for future leaders.   Our values remain steadfast: investing with purpose, leading with responsibility, and delivering sustainable outcomes for the long term. Gwenola Chambon Mounir Corm Gwen Colin Rothman Valencia Mazola Niccolò Bonacina  #Sustainability #ESG #InfrastructureInvesting #SustainableFuture

🌏 "Infrastructure Investing in a Volatile World: Balancing Opportunities and Geopolitical Risks" Vauban Infrastructure Partners is proud to see our Deputy CEO & Founding Partner, Mounir Corm, speak on the Keynote Panel at the Infrastructure Investor Tokyo Forum 2024, held on June 4–5.   🎙️ Alongside the moderator Alexander Wellsteed, fellow panelists Stephan Feilhauer, Niall Mills, George Theodorropoulos, and Kirsten Whitehead (nee Rodie), they discussed how infrastructure investors are navigating an increasingly complex global environment — from geopolitical uncertainty and macroeconomic shifts to evolving risks in the renewables space and growing valuation pressures.   At Vauban Infrastructure Partners, we are convinced that essential infrastructure continues to offer resilience, long-term performance, and sustainable impact — even in a rapidly changing world.   #IITokyoForum #InfrastructureInvestment #TokyoForum #PrivateMarkets

🚨 “Always ask: is it infrastructure?” In his latest keynote interview with Infrastructure Investor, Mounir Corm, Deputy-CEO and Founding Partner at Vauban Infrastructure Partners, emphasizes the importance of distinguishing genuine infrastructure investments from ventures bearing higher risk profiles. 💬 “It's not our job to subsidize innovation. Our job is to scale infrastructure that delivers stability, serves communities, and generates the returns LPs expect.”   An insightful read on navigating risk-adjusted returns in an evolving landscape, delving into:   - The strategic advantage of Europe's energy transition amid global volatility - The critical role of social impact and stakeholder alignment in infrastructure projects - The intersection of AI, data centers, and the need for sustainable energy solutions   #Infrastructure #Sustainability

💬 "Investing in the energy transition is no longer a matter of choice — it’s an imperative.”   In the latest Asset Management Roundtable 2025, Christoph Bruguier, CIO of Vauban Infrastructure Partners, shares how long-term infrastructure strategies can provide both resilience and performance in a world of uncertainty. From adapting to geopolitical shocks to financing the energy transition, his insights offer a clear vision: value creation today must align with tomorrow’s sustainable growth.   At Vauban Infrastructure Partners, we specialize in investing in essential infrastructure across Europe, ensuring a fair and lasting alignment with all stakeholders.   #Infrastructure #EnergyTransition #AssetManagement #Sustainability 

🥇We’re thrilled to share that the Orange Vélodrome in Marseille has been named the best stadium in France by L'EQUIPE – a well-deserved recognition for a venue that blends passion, performance, and sustainability.   Since 2010, Vauban Infrastructure Partners has been a proud shareholder of Arema, the company holding the public-private partnership (PPP) contract for the design, financing, reconfiguration, operation, maintenance, and management of the Vélodrome Stadium. This long-term collaboration reflects our commitment to delivering resilient, community-focused infrastructure.   🔽 Find out more in the article below.   **************************   🥇 Nous sommes ravis d’annoncer que Orange Vélodrome à Marseille est en tête du classement de L'EQUIPE des stades de Ligue 1 où il fait bon vivre — une reconnaissance bien méritée pour un lieu emblématique alliant passion, performance et durabilité.   Depuis 2010, Vauban Infrastructure Partners est actionnaire d’Arema, titulaire du contrat de partenariat public-privé (PPP) pour la conception, le financement, la reconfiguration, l’entretien, l’exploitation et la maintenance du Stade Vélodrome. Cette collaboration de long terme reflète pleinement notre engagement en faveur d’infrastructures résilientes et tournées vers les besoins des territoires.   🔽 Découvrez l’article complet ici : https://lnkd.in/esyn83g6 #Infrastructure #PPP #OrangeVelodrome #Sustainability

🎙️Last week, Gwenola Chambon, CEO and Founding Partner of Vauban Infrastructure Partners, had the pleasure of speaking at the 2025 Dialogues on Inclusion and CSR. She shared our perspective on how sustainable investment and thoughtful regulation can enable a fair and effective transition.   At Vauban IP, we are committed to long-term investment — a cornerstone of delivering meaningful extra-financial performance. Each company we invest in is actively supported in its sustainability journey, from setting strong commitments to ensuring transparent and reliable extra-financial reporting. This approach not only drives positive impact but also underpins long-term financial resilience.   **********************   🎙️ La semaine dernière, Gwenola Chambon, Directrice générale et associée fondatrice de Vauban Infrastructure Partners, est intervenue aux Dialogues de l'inclusion et de la RSE 2025. Elle y a partagé notre vision sur le rôle que peuvent jouer l'investissement durable et une régulation adaptée pour soutenir une transition juste et efficace.   Chez Vauban IP, nous nous engageons dans une démarche à long terme — un levier essentiel pour générer une performance extra-financière significative. Chaque entreprise dans laquelle nous investissons bénéficie d’un accompagnement dans sa démarche de durabilité, depuis la définition d’engagements clairs jusqu’à la mise en place d’un reporting extra-financier transparent et fiable. Cette approche génère à la fois un impact positif mais constitue aussi un socle de performance financière durable. #inclusion #RSE #Infrastructure #Sustainability