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(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)
We intend to focus our initial search on companies in the European infrastructure industry.
Background
Infrastructure is the foundation of a modern economy, providing the essential systems and networks that facilitate the efficient movement of people, goods, services, and information. In Europe, infrastructure plays a key role in addressing emerging priorities such as national security, supply chain autonomy, and energy efficiency. Major funding vehicles and policies such as NextGenerationEU, the Cohesion Policy, and the Connecting Europe Facility aim to help modernize European infrastructure in four key areas: traditional infrastructure, infrastructure networks, clean energy infrastructure, and digital infrastructure1. Von Der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, underscored the need for investment in clean energy infrastructure in her recent mission letter to the Commissioner, which put forward action plans for electrification and the dedicated Clean Energy Investment Strategy for Europe2. Secure and resilient infrastructure is crucial for protecting national interests and enabling effective responses to challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. Strong infrastructure, especially in manufacturing, logistics, and digital connectivity, can help reduce dependence on global supply chains and lessen the risks of disruptions. Furthermore, energy-efficient infrastructure supports the reduction of carbon emissions, contributing to Europe’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 20503.
Acknowledging these interconnected priorities, European governments have initiated bold investment programs focused on modernizing and reinforcing their infrastructure networks. These programs cover a wide array of assets, such as transportation infrastructure (roads, bridges, railways, airports), utilities (water, electricity, telecommunications), and social infrastructure (schools, hospitals, public spaces). The G20’s Global Infrastructure Outlook estimates that the European infrastructure investment gap, calculated as the difference between the current trend in infrastructure investment and investment need, could reach US$2 trillion by 2040.
(Note: Axiom Intelligence Acquisition Corp. I is offering 17.5 million units at $10.00 each to raise $175.0 million, according to its S-1/A filing dated June 10, 2025. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-tenth (1/10) of a Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of an initial business combination.)
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