Qualitas Energy welcomes €62 million commitment from the European Investment Fund for its Credit strategy

12/02/2026 - Madrid

• The Qualitas Energy Credit Fund (QECF) has received a €62 million commitment from the European Investment Fund (EIF), marking a key milestone for the Firm's Credit strategy
• The Fund continues to benefit from strong institutional backing and a GP commitment of more than 10%, reinforcing alignment of interests as fundraising progresses
• Deployment continues to progress, with five investments completed across Poland, Germany, Spain and Italy, and the Fund currently active as a preferred lender in several ongoing processes

Qualitas Energy, a global investment and management platform focused on renewable energy, energy transition, and sustainable infrastructure investment, announced today that its Credit strategy, through the Qualitas Energy Credit Fund (QECF), has received a €62 million commitment from the European Investment Fund (EIF), the arm of the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) specialised in equity investments in small and medium firms (SMEs) and mid-caps. The investment is made under the Alternative Lending Instrument of the Spanish Regional Resilience Fund, managed by the EIF, using NextGenerationEU resources.

The commitment marks a significant milestone for Qualitas Energy's Credit strategy and reinforces continued institutional support for the platform's tailored financing solutions for renewable energy infrastructure. The strategy has maintained strong fundraising momentum and has now attracted over €370 million to date. In addition, the GP commitment exceeds 10%, surpassing market standards and underscoring the Firm's strong alignment with its investors.

QECF specialises in providing debt solutions for renewable energy infrastructure, encompassing both greenfield and brownfield projects and platforms across various asset classes, including solar PV, wind, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable natural gas, and hydroelectric power. The strategy's core focus is the European Union, while also retaining capacity to invest selectively across other European and OECD markets characterised by stable political and regulatory environments, supporting third-party developers and independent power producers (IPPs) in their value-creation process.

Deployment continues to progress, with five investments closed totalling approximately €170 million, building a diversified portfolio of renewable energy infrastructure debt transactions across Poland, Germany, Spain, and Italy. Alongside its completed investments, QECF is currently engaged as a preferred lender in several ongoing processes, reflecting continued demand for flexible capital solutions across the energy transition value chain.

Building on Qualitas Energy's mid-market origination capabilities, QECF benefits from the firm's integrated industrial platform, which provides deep technical insight across the renewable asset lifecycle, from development and EPC to operations, maintenance, asset management and energy markets. This hands-on expertise strengthens credit underwriting and risk assessment, and supports value-added structuring, monitoring, and active portfolio management throughout the life of each loan.

José María Arzac, Partner & Co-Head of Credit at Qualitas Energy, said: "The European Investment Fund's commitment is a strong endorsement of our Credit strategy, and we are grateful for their support and trust in our platform. It reinforces our commitment to accelerating the energy transition by supporting third-party partners through the construction and commissioning of new renewable capacity, while helping to address a clear financing gap in a challenging macroeconomic environment."

Severin Hiller, Partner & Co-Head of Credit at Qualitas Energy, added: "This investment also highlights the critical role of private credit in strengthening Europe's energy security and resilience. By supporting the deployment of renewable energy infrastructure and reducing reliance on external energy sources, QECF contributes to the development of a more secure, sustainable and competitive European energy system, fully aligned with the EU's climate and energy security objectives."