Renewables investment platform Qualitas Energy has launched a credit strategy, which will complement the equity strategy that has been a cornerstone of the firm since its inception in 2006 with five successful funds.
This underscores Qualitas Energy’s “strategic expansion into a dynamic multi-product asset manager, aligning seamlessly with market demands and investor expectations”.
The credit strategy will operate independently, using Qualitas Energy’s “core strengths”, including its track record in the energy transition sector, ability to originate mid-market transactions and expertise in flexible financing solutions.
Supported by a local presence in key regions in the OECD and extensive industry understanding, the firm possesses granular knowledge of strategic opportunities not yet identified.
It will be led by Severin Hiller, who joins the company as partner & co-head of credit, bringing with him over two decades of experience in the sector.
Alongside him, Jose Maria Arzac will serve as partner and co-head of credit, who has 20 years of infrastructure credit experience, having joined Qualitas Energy in 2020.
The credit team will operate from headquarters in both Madrid and London.
Severin Hiller, Partner & Co-Head of Credit, said: “I’m delighted to join the passionate and committed Qualitas Energy team and look forward to leveraging the firm’s deep capabilities in the energy transition value chain in support of a sustainable future”.