DigitalBridge Closes Fund at $8.3B
The investment manager’s second flagship fund surpassed its initial target of $6 billion and raised more than twice the firm’s inaugural fund.
BOCA RATON, FL – DigitalBridge Group Inc.’s investment management platform, DigitalBridge Investment Management has closed its second flagship fund, DigitalBridge Partners II LP with $8.3 billion in commitments.
The total raise surpasses the fund’s original target of $6 billion.
Due to strong demand from a global group of new and existing investors, DigitalBridge Partners II LP achieved a more than 100% re-up rate from the firm’s inaugural fund, based on committed capital and more than 70% based on the number of investors.
The fundraising launched in the summer of 2020. The investment manager’s in-house capital formation team led the fundraising efforts, which materially concluded in Q4 2021.
As the firm focuses exclusively on digital infrastructure, the fund has already invested in nine portfolio companies across towers, easements, hyperscale data centers, edge infrastructure, indoor DAS infrastructure and fiber, running reliable, mission-critical network infrastructure for many leading hyperscale cloud providers and mobile network operators.
“We are pleased to have completed the close of our second and largest fund to date, which significantly exceeded our initial target,” says Marc Ganzi, president and CEO of DigitalBridge. “The solid support from LPs is a testament to their confidence in our experienced team, unique investment strategy and the compelling opportunities ahead in digital infrastructure.”
Ganzi adds, “We look forward to continuing our momentum and driving returns as we strategically deploy capital from DBP II to partner with growing and entrepreneurial businesses that are enabling the next generation of mobile and internet connectivity.”
“Our robust investment pipeline, specialist focus, strategic customer relationships and impactful decarbonization and other ESG initiatives continue to set us apart as the leading digital infrastructure investment manager,” states Kevin Smithen, chief commercial and strategy officer at DigitalBridge. “We are well-positioned to build on our proven track record of strengthening businesses, generating positive outcomes for portfolio companies and delivering strong, sustainable value for investors.”