German energy and infrastructure-focused commercial bank NORD/LB announced the acquisition of renewable energy and energy transition-focused financial advisory and M&A services provider Voltiq,with the transaction aimed at strengthening NORD/LB’s capabilities across the energy transition value chain.
Founded in 2009, Amsterdam and Madrid-based Voltiq provides specialized financial advisory services encompassing project financing, debt and equity raising, and mergers and acquisitions advisory, with expertise in areas including solar, onshore and offshore wind, energy storage, hydrogen, and transmission.
Voltiq Co-founder and Managing Partner Paul Rittersma said:
“We’re excited and honoured to join NORD/LB. Their financing strength and leading market presence in renewables give our clients deeper access to financial products and services alongside a closer proximity to stakeholder in key regions.”
NORD/LB said that the acquisition will strengthen its structured finance offering, and enable the companies to offer fully integrated solutions including structuring, arranging, lending, underwriting, strategic deal advisory, and equity services to clients across the energy transition value chain.
Voltiq will continue to operate as a specialized advisory business under its own brand.
Heiko Ludwig, Global Head of Structured Finance at NORD/LB, said:
“We’re delighted to welcome Voltiq to the NORD/LB platform. Their specialist advisory expertise is a natural extension of our long-established renewable energy financing capabilities.”
