Eurazeo Raises $200M+ for Maritime Decarbonization Fund

Eurazeo has raised €175 million (USD$208 million) at the first close of Eurazeo Sustainable Maritime Infrastructure II (ESMI II), a new fund aimed at supporting the decarbonization and energy transition of the maritime sector in Europe. The fund, classified as Article 9 under the EU’s SFDR regulation, will provide senior secured asset-based financing solutions for small and mid-sized shipowners and maritime stakeholders. ESMI II will focus on marine transportation, offshore renewable energy, and port infrastructure, with an emphasis on assets incorporating sustainable technologies. The fund has a final target size of €400 million.