Dealmaking figures underscore increased optimism in the privately funded infrastructure and energy markets, as investors and lenders continue to adapt to global financial uncertainties, now referred to by many as part of the “new normal.” The key driver behind this growth has been the high volume of project finance transactions with investors adopting more creative strategies, such as flexible and hybrid financing structures to overcome external challenges.
With 2,098 deals reaching financial close, amounting to USD 713.4m in the first nine months of the year, the industry registered a 4.5% increase in transaction value compared to the same period in 2023, although there was a 12% YoY drop in deal count.