IJGlobal Podcast - Apterra, the New Kids on the Block

11/15/24 • 20 min

IJGlobal Editor Ila Patel talks to Michael Panetlogianis and Ralph Cho, the co-heads of Apterra, an infrastructure finance platform backed by New York-headquartered Apollo Asset Management.
Launched in 2023, Apterra originates, structures and invests in infrastructure opportunities globally focusing on key sectors such as renewable energy, conventional power, midstream infrastructure, digital infrastructure and emerging technologies.
Mike and Ralph discuss Apterra's growth strategy, global expansion and what makes them different from other infrastructure finance platforms.
Tune in to this latest episode of the IJGlobal podcast as these 2 industry veterans discuss positioning Apollo direct with sponsors to originate opportunities, deploy capital and generate AUM opportunity across the infrastructure vertical as well as across a wide breadth of products.

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