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WATT Infra has been acquired by OxGreenfield

October 2025 — WATT Infra, an independent connection provider headquartered in the Netherlands, has been acquired by OxGreenfield, a Netherlands-based private equity firm. By joining forces, WATT Infra will accelerate its growth in the energy transition market.

Founded in 2018, WATT Infra is an independent connection provider specializing in the engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance of underground and aboveground electrical and heating infrastructure for the distribution of renewable energy. Its activities include the realization of grid connections for wind and solar parks, grid capacity extensions for operators, private medium- and high-voltage grids, battery energy storage system (BESS) integration for stand-alone systems and renewable projects, heating networks and the creation of energy hubs in industrial areas. The company serves renowned clients in the sustainable energy industry, including Ecorus, Shell, Statkraft, Enercon and Eneco.

OxGreenfield is a private equity firm that invests in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) headquartered in the Netherlands with an EBITDA of at least US$1.2 million (€1 million). The firm focuses on businesses where value can be created through organic growth and buy-and-build strategies.

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins’ team in the Netherlands acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to the shareholders of WATT Infra.

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“Oaklins helped us position WATT Infra as a scalable platform in a fast-moving market. Their understanding of the investor landscape and of what drives value in energy infrastructure was key to getting this deal across the line. They brought structure, momentum and clear advice at every step of the process. We are excited to enter this next phase with a strong partner by our side.”

Robbert van Gompel

Founder and CEO, WATT Infra

Talk to the deal team

Tom Snijckers

Partner
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

Roemer Reijalt

Senior Associate
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

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