Linklaters advises Vision Invest on its landmark investment in ARISE IIP

Linklaters advised Vision Invest, a leading Saudi Arabian infrastructure investor and developer, on its investment in ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), a pan-African developer and operator of integrated industrial zones. The investment forms part of a landmark US$700m capital raise by ARISE IIP, introducing Vision Invest into its shareholder base. This transaction represents one of the largest private infrastructure capital raises in Africa to date, with both primary and secondary components.

Vision Invest joins Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Equitane, and the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) as a new shareholder in ARISE IIP. The investment will support ARISE IIP’s continued expansion across the African continent and the development of green, inclusive, and sustainable industrial ecosystems. The transaction marks Vision Invest’s first direct investment on the continent.

The Linklaters multidisciplinary cross-border team was led by Saudi Arabia National Managing Partner Waleed Rasrommani, energy & infrastructure partners Bertrand Andriani and Justin C. Faye, with support from Basil Bostami, Ludovic de Talancé, Stephanie Tsang, Charlotte Cunat and Maya Altunsi. The team’s deep regional and global experience enabled them to provide tailored and strategic legal advice on this notable transaction.

Saudi Arabia National Managing Partner Waleed Rasrommani commented:

“We are delighted to have supported Vision Invest on this landmark transaction. The scale and significance of this deal underscores the increasing investor appetite high-impact opportunities in Africa. This transaction exemplifies our team’s ability to help clients achieve their most strategic and innovative objectives, harnessing our global network and in-depth market knowledge to deliver seamless and effective outcomes.”