Aberdeen Investments and a vehicle controlled by DigitalBridge Group have acquired the asset-based e-mobility activities of Equans Infra & Mobility in the Netherlands. The business, which specializes in delivering scalable and sustainable e-mobility infrastructure, will now operate under the new name Velian.
Under the transaction, the business will transition into an entity controlled by DigitalBridge and Aberdeen Investments. The new Velian brand is intended to reflect the company’s mission of making sustainable and hassle-free charging solutions more accessible across the market.
The carve-out creates a more focused organization designed to support additional growth and investment opportunities. DigitalBridge and Aberdeen Investments said they will support Velian with infrastructure expertise and long-term investment backing, building on the company’s existing operational capabilities, established customer relationships, and experienced management team.
Velian’s customers will continue working with the same teams and points of contact while maintaining access to the company’s existing charging infrastructure services. The company said its core values will remain centered around reliability, connectivity, and innovation.
The current management team will remain in place as Velian expands its operations across public charging infrastructure, real estate charging, and logistics charging solutions throughout the Netherlands.
As an independent company, Velian plans to operate one of the Netherlands’ most reliable and user-friendly charging networks, strengthen its position in public charging infrastructure, and expand its footprint in the real estate and logistics charging sectors.
Ralph van Moorsel, Chief Executive Officer of Velian, said the company is positioned to accelerate growth in the energy transition market as demand for scalable e-mobility infrastructure continues to increase.
DigitalBridge said the acquisition aligns with its focus on infrastructure themes tied to transport decarbonization and the broader clean mobility transition across Europe.
Aberdeen Investments said the transaction reflects its strategy of investing in infrastructure platforms with long-term growth potential and sustainability-focused business models.
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“I am excited about the future with the support of two leading global investment partners. I would like to thank Equans, our customers, and all colleagues for the journey so far. As an independent company, Velian is well positioned to expand further and accelerate growth in the energy transition. Demand for reliable, scalable e-mobility solutions continues to grow, and we are ready to play a leading role in meeting that need.”
Ralph van Moorsel, Chief Executive Officer, Velian
“Transport decarbonisation is one of the defining infrastructure investment themes of this decade, and Velian sits at the heart of it. This transaction signals our conviction that scaled charging platforms will be among the most resilient and impactful infrastructure assets of the energy transition. We are proud to partner with Aberdeen Investments and the Velian team to build a platform that is as commercially compelling as it is essential to Europe’s clean mobility future.”
Christian Velasco, Managing Director, DigitalBridge
“Velian represents a compelling opportunity, critical to the energy transition, and reflects our strategy of investing in high-quality infrastructure platforms with resilient, long-term growth potential and strong sustainability credentials. We are excited to support the company and its management team in executing its strategy and delivering sustainable, long-term growth.”
Ivan Wong, Partner, Concession Infrastructure, Aberdeen Investments
