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Investing in Infrastructure: A Strategic Pillar for Economies and Businesses
Infrastructure is the backbone of economic development. Roads, power grids, hospitals, data centers, public transport or digital networks — these structures support the productivity, competitiveness and cohesion of a territory.
For governments, reinvesting in public infrastructure is a key condition for sovereignty and sustainable growth.
For companies, it is a powerful lever for efficiency, resilience and innovation.
Investments that Shape National Competitiveness
Public infrastructure lies at the heart of the social contract. It guarantees mobility, access to energy, connectivity, healthcare security and the ecological transition.
Yet in many European countries, the average age of infrastructure exceeds 40 years. Their modernisation has become a strategic priority.
Reinvesting massively in infrastructure means preparing tomorrow’s growth: every franc invested in renovating or building public facilities generates a multiplier effect on the economy, supports local employment and improves citizens’ quality of life.
Companies and Their Own “Internal Infrastructure”
Just like states, companies must reinvest in their own infrastructure: buildings, production tools, IT systems, cybersecurity, logistics, data centers and energy transition.
These assets form the foundations of their performance and their ability to innovate.
A study by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (IFZ-SECO, 2021) shows that more than 47% of Swiss SMEs increased their financing needs to invest in new infrastructure following the challenges linked to the pandemic. This illustrates the direct correlation between the strength of assets and the capacity to bounce back.
The Role of PrestaFlex in Infrastructure Financing
PrestaFlex supports companies, public entities and institutional investors in structuring their infrastructure projects — whether public, private or mixed.
Thanks to its expertise in structured finance, industrial leasing, mezzanine financing, sale & lease-back, working capital and Private Equity, PrestaFlex identifies the most suitable solutions for each stage of the project: design, construction, renovation, extension or digitalisation.
Its approach is built on three core principles:
- Financial analysis and return on investment, based on the rigorous methods of the PrestaFlex assessment framework.
- Risk management and sustainability, aligned with financial due diligence and compliance standards (CDB 20, AML, Lex Koller).
- Long-term value creation, for both investors and regions.
Towards a New Generation of Sustainable Infrastructure
Twenty-first century infrastructure is no longer limited to concrete and steel: it integrates data, clean energy and intelligent connectivity.
Switzerland, with its technological know-how, political stability and access to predominantly hydropower-based energy, is ideally positioned to become the European hub for digital and energy sovereignty. In this context, PrestaFlex positions itself as a key partner to finance the transition towards greener, more digital and more resilient infrastructure.
PrestaFlex Services – Trusted Financing Partner
Your trusted partner to finance, refinance and structure future projects.
An article by Munur Aslan, Managing Director at PrestaFlex
See also our articles Corporate financing Zurich and Corporate financing Geneva for a broader perspective.
Investing in Infrastructure: A Strategic Pillar for Economies and Businesses
Infrastructure is the backbone of economic development. Roads, power grids, hospitals, data centers, public transport or digital networks — these structures support the productivity, competitiveness and cohesion of a territory.
For governments, reinvesting in public infrastructure is a key condition for sovereignty and sustainable growth.
For companies, it is a powerful lever for efficiency, resilience and innovation.
Investments that Shape National Competitiveness
Public infrastructure lies at the heart of the social contract. It guarantees mobility, access to energy, connectivity, healthcare security and the ecological transition.
Yet in many European countries, the average age of infrastructure exceeds 40 years. Their modernisation has become a strategic priority.
Reinvesting massively in infrastructure means preparing tomorrow’s growth: every franc invested in renovating or building public facilities generates a multiplier effect on the economy, supports local employment and improves citizens’ quality of life.
Companies and Their Own “Internal Infrastructure”
Just like states, companies must reinvest in their own infrastructure: buildings, production tools, IT systems, cybersecurity, logistics, data centers and energy transition.
These assets form the foundations of their performance and their ability to innovate.
A study by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (IFZ-SECO, 2021) shows that more than 47% of Swiss SMEs increased their financing needs to invest in new infrastructure following the challenges linked to the pandemic. This illustrates the direct correlation between the strength of assets and the capacity to bounce back.
The Role of PrestaFlex in Infrastructure Financing
PrestaFlex supports companies, public entities and institutional investors in structuring their infrastructure projects — whether public, private or mixed.
Thanks to its expertise in structured finance, industrial leasing, mezzanine financing, sale & lease-back, working capital and Private Equity, PrestaFlex identifies the most suitable solutions for each stage of the project: design, construction, renovation, extension or digitalisation.
Its approach is built on three core principles:
- Financial analysis and return on investment, based on the rigorous methods of the PrestaFlex assessment framework.
- Risk management and sustainability, aligned with financial due diligence and compliance standards (CDB 20, AML, Lex Koller).
- Long-term value creation, for both investors and regions.
Towards a New Generation of Sustainable Infrastructure
Twenty-first century infrastructure is no longer limited to concrete and steel: it integrates data, clean energy and intelligent connectivity.
Switzerland, with its technological know-how, political stability and access to predominantly hydropower-based energy, is ideally positioned to become the European hub for digital and energy sovereignty. In this context, PrestaFlex positions itself as a key partner to finance the transition towards greener, more digital and more resilient infrastructure.
PrestaFlex Services – Trusted Financing Partner
Your trusted partner to finance, refinance and structure future projects.
An article by Munur Aslan, Managing Director at PrestaFlex
See also our articles Corporate financing Zurich and Corporate financing Geneva for a broader perspective.
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