Infrastructure PE at pension fund
I’ve come across a infrastructure PE position at a pension fund in the BeNeLux. ~15bn portfolio
I really think infra is interesting (seen earlier post on infra PE). But I’m wondering if there are any exit opportunities here in the BeNeLux as there are not many infra funds that I know of.
Also, I’m afraid that working at a pension fund drastically decreases the exit opportunities because these organisation tend to have a very good WLB and are not really respected among corporates (from what I believe).
Hope you can enlighten me with some insights.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, pension funds, especially those in Canada like CPPIB and OTPP, have been known to mature to the point where they don't require external fund managers for infrastructure investments. They have transitioned to a direct investment program, which implies that they have in-house teams with strong expertise in infrastructure private equity. This could be somewhat analogous to the situation in the BeNeLux region.
While the context doesn't specifically mention the BeNeLux region, it can be inferred that if pension funds in one region can develop robust internal teams for infrastructure investments, it's possible that pension funds in the BeNeLux region could be respected for their expertise in this area as well.
Regarding exit opportunities, while the context doesn't provide specific information about the BeNeLux region, it does suggest that pension funds are strong competitors to traditional fund managers due to their direct investment approach. This could mean that experience gained at a pension fund in infrastructure PE could be valuable and respected, potentially leading to opportunities within larger funds or other institutions that value the direct investment approach and the unique perspective it brings.
As for the concern about work-life balance (WLB) and respect among corporates, it's important to note that a good WLB is often seen as a positive aspect of a job. If the pension fund has a significant portfolio and is active in direct investments, it could be well-regarded in the industry, contrary to the belief that they are not respected among corporates.
Here is a question that you might be interested in and I can help you with: How do pension funds like CPPIB and OTPP approach infrastructure private equity investments?
Sources: Overview of Infrastructure Private Equity, Breakdown of Post-IB Exit Opportunities, Overview of Infrastructure Private Equity, Is BCG a viable path to Private Equity?, Non MF/UMM PE exit opps: Growth Equity / VC / CorpDev / LMM PE / Private Credit / PE FoF / IB A2A
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