DigitalBridge and Aberdeen acquire Dutch e-mobility unit from Equans

DigitalBridge Group Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) and Aberdeen Investments have acquired Equans' asset-based e-mobility operations in the Netherlands through a joint vehicle, according to a company statement.

The acquired business will operate under the new name Velian and focuses on delivering e-mobility infrastructure including charging networks. The transaction represents a carve-out of Equans' Dutch e-mobility assets.

Ralph van Moorsel will continue as Chief Executive Officer of Velian. The current management team remains in place following the acquisition. Customers will maintain the same points of contact and service levels, the companies stated.

The newly independent company operates charging networks in the Netherlands and serves government, real estate, and logistics partners. Velian designs, finances, builds, and operates charging infrastructure across public and private networks.

"Transport decarbonisation is one of the defining infrastructure investment themes of this decade, and Velian sits at the heart of it," said Christian Velasco, Managing Director at DigitalBridge.

Aberdeen Investments manages approximately £383.3 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026, according to the statement. The firm focuses on credit, specialist equities, and real assets across public and private markets.

DigitalBridge is a global alternative asset manager specializing in digital infrastructure investments including cell towers, data centers, fiber networks, and edge infrastructure. The firm has over 30 years of experience in the digital ecosystem.

The companies did not disclose financial terms of the transaction. Velian plans to expand its presence in public charging and real estate and logistics charging segments as an independent entity.

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