NYSE-listed real estate advisory will expand in US capital markets for energy and infrastructures
NYSE-listed real estate advisor JLL said it acquired Javelin Capital, an US investment bank with a focus on renewable energy (press release) that will join the buyer’s Capital Markets Americas unit that Mark Gibson heads. The transaction may close shortly, upon the receipt of regulatory approvals and the fulfilment of the usual closing conditions.
Javelin Capital has offices in New York and Chicago and provides advisory for m&a, restructuring, fundraising, debt and corporate finance with 16 professionals with expertise in renewable energy, energy storage and energy transition that report to ceo and managing drector Matt Eastwick.
Jason Segal, founder and managing partner of Javelin Capital, said: “We are incredibly excited to join JLL to collectively expand our reach and impact in the clean energy and infrastructure sector.”
This acquisition will strengthen JLL capabilities in the US capital markets for energy and infrastructure while adding to its established expertise in Europe and Asia, where JLL completed more than 150 deals and transacted over 20 billion US Dollars in corporate value as well as complementing its overall capital markets platform. Javelin Capital’s offering will enable JLL to provide comprehensive solutions for new market entrants, public and private financing and energy investments for existing clients.
Richard Bloxam, JLL ceo Capital Markets, commented: “The addition of Javelin Capital to the JLL team expands our ability to guide clients with end-to-end support through the clean energy transition, strengthening our team in the US to match our industry-leading work in Asia and Europe. This acquisition allows us to help clients realise the benefits of renewable and clean energy with the support of our Capital Markets and Real Estate Management Services teams.”
