Apollo's $530M Volume Ranks 195th as It Commits €3.2B to German Energy JV and Launches CRE Lending Platform

, 2025, ranking 195th in market activity. , a pan-European commercial real estate lending platform. Both moves align with Apollo’s focus on long-term capital deployment in infrastructure and underserved markets.

The RWE JV, operationalized by RWE, secures Apollo’s stake in Amprion, a key German transmission system operator. The investment will fund grid expansion critical for renewable energy integration, leveraging Amprion’s regulated asset base for stable returns. Apollo’s partnership reflects its broader strategy to scale infrastructure investments in Europe, . This aligns with global ESG trends, enhancing Apollo’s position in climate-aligned capital solutions.

Simultaneously, TenFifty Capital, a new non-bank lender, . Focused on logistics, retail, and industrial assets, the platform addresses a segment underserved by traditional lenders. Apollo’s existing real estate credit expertise will complement TenFifty’s origination capabilities, expanding Apollo’s footprint in granular lending while maintaining focus on high-quality, first-lien mortgages.

These initiatives underscore Apollo’s dual emphasis on infrastructure resilience and scalable credit solutions. The RWE JV reduces balance sheet risk for RWE by transferring grid liabilities, while TenFifty’s launch taps into growing demand for CRE financing. Both partnerships reinforce Apollo’s ability to deliver tailored capital across sectors, .

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