Alderbrook Finance

What Alderbrook Finance does

Alderbrook Finance is a London-headquartered, founder-controlled financial advisory boutique founded in 2013 by Bill Appleby, former Head of Project & Infrastructure Finance at Citigroup. The firm provides project finance, corporate finance, capital structuring, and debt arranging services to corporate and public sector clients, with a near-exclusive focus on large-scale energy and infrastructure projects across the MENA region. Its core service lines are project finance advisory (covering renewable energy, conventional power, water infrastructure, and other infrastructure including transport, aviation, and social assets) and corporate finance advisory (covering M&A, capital structuring, and debt arranging), delivered through a senior team of approximately 13 professionals across offices in London and Dubai (DIFC). Alderbrook generates revenue via professional services advisory fees on a transaction-by-transaction basis, with no disclosed retainers, recurring subscription products, or proprietary technology platform; the model is relationship-driven, leveraging the founding team's industry relationships and award-winning track record to win mandates on landmark regional deals.

Over its history, Alderbrook has advised on more than 70 transactions representing over $75bn in committed financing, spanning more than 30 GW of power capacity (including over 20 GW of renewables) across seven countries, and has received a consistent stream of PFI and IJ Global industry awards from 2021 through 2025. Its client base is concentrated among major MENA utilities, sovereigns, and large international developers and EPCs, with marquee mandates including the $3.2bn Rumah 2 / Nairyah 2 CCGT IPP for TAQA, JERA, and Al Bawani, the $725mn Khazna PV4 IPP for EWEC, the $1.4bn Amaala Utilities PPP for Masdar and EDF, the $505mn Rayis-Rabigh water transmission pipeline for Cobra and Alkhorayef, and Project Wave (~$2.2bn) for ADNOC. The firm is privately held, bootstrapped (no disclosed funding rounds or institutional investors), and operates without subsidiaries, proprietary technology, or AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Alderbrook Finance

Legal name

Alderbrook Finance

Website

https://alderbrookfinance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alderbrook Finance is a London- and Dubai-based financial advisory boutique providing project finance, corporate finance, capital structuring, and debt arranging services to corporate and public sector clients on large-scale energy and infrastructure projects across the MENA region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Financial Advisory Services

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Debt & Capital Advisory (Debt Raising, Refinancing, Private Credit) (BPAHAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Finance Advisory (Strategic Finance, Capital Structure & Recaps) (FSAEAGAE)

Keywords

• Project finance advisory
• Infrastructure financing
• Corporate finance advisory
• Debt arranging services
• MENA energy advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Financial Advisory Fees: Alderbrook generates revenue through advisory fees for project finance, corporate finance, capital structuring, and debt arranging services. As a boutique advisory firm, revenue is likely derived from transaction-based advisory fees and possibly retainer arrangements for ongoing client relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Alderbrook Finance is an independent financial advisory boutique that advises corporate and public sector clients on large-scale infrastructure and energy projects across the MENA region. Its two core service lines are Project Finance Advisory (structuring and financing of greenfield, refinancing, and restructuring mandates across renewable energy, conventional power, water, and other infrastructure) and Corporate Finance Advisory (M&A, capital structuring, and debt arranging). Revenue is generated through transaction-based advisory fees and retainer arrangements.

Product overview

Alderbrook Finance is a financial advisory boutique offering a unified advisory platform centered on two core service lines: Project Finance Advisory and Corporate Finance Advisory. The firm advises private sector and government-related entities on energy and infrastructure projects, providing specialized subservices including Renewable Energy, Conventional Power, Water Infrastructure, and Other Infrastructure advisory under its Project Finance umbrella. Its Corporate Finance offering includes capital structuring and debt arranging services. The advisory platform supports clients across the full transaction lifecycle from procurement and bidder advisory through to refinancing and restructuring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project Finance Advisory Advisory services for the implementation, structuring, and financing of energy and infrastructure projects including greenfield assets, refinancings, restructurings, and capital markets issuances. Targets corporate and public sector clients on MENA energy and infrastructure projects.
• Corporate Finance Advisory Strategic guidance on mergers and acquisitions, capital structuring, and debt arranging across the MENA region, supporting private sector and government-related clients on complex corporate transactions.
• Renewable Energy Advisory
• Conventional Power Advisory
• Water Infrastructure Advisory
• Other Infrastructure Advisory
• Capital Structuring Services
• Debt Arranging Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ transactions completed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TAQAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025TAQA (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for Gas Processing) partnered with Alderbrook for the Rumah 2 & Nairyah 2 CCGT IPP project, a 2x1,800 MW combined cycle gas turbine independent power producer with $3.2bn financing raised. Alderbrook provided financial advisory services on this landmark transaction.
• JERAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025JERA (Japan's largest power generation company) collaborated with Alderbrook on the Rumah 2 & Nairyah 2 CCGT IPP project alongside TAQA and Al Bawani. JERA brings international power generation expertise to the partnership.
• Al BawanicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Al Bawani Group partnered with Alderbrook on the $3.2bn Rumah 2 & Nairyah 2 CCGT IPP project. Al Bawani is a leading Saudi Arabian construction and investment group.
• EWECcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) engaged Alderbrook as financial adviser for the Khazna PV4 IPP solar project (1,500 MW), which received $725mn in financing. EWEC is the sole buyer of power and water in Abu Dhabi.
• MasdarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) partnered with Alderbrook for the Amaala Utilities PPP project, raising $1.4bn in financing. Masdar is Abu Dhabi's renewable energy champion and a major global player in sustainable infrastructure.
• EDFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024EDF (Électricité de France) collaborated with Alderbrook on the Amaala Utilities PPP alongside Masdar. EDF is one of the world's largest electricity producers and brings extensive utility development expertise.
• CobracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Cobra (ACS Group subsidiary) partnered with Alderbrook for the Rayis-Rabigh Independent Water Transmission Pipeline PPP, raising $505mn in financing. Cobra is a major global infrastructure and energy construction group.
• Alkhorayef Water & Power TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies collaborated with Alderbrook on the Rayis-Rabigh Independent Water Transmission Pipeline PPP. The company is a Saudi Arabian water and power solutions provider.
• Tamasuk HoldingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Tamasuk Holding engaged Alderbrook for financial advisory on the Al Ansar Hospital PPP in Saudi Arabia, with a total project cost of approximately $250mn. Tamasuk specializes in infrastructure investments in the Kingdom.
• Alghanim InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Alghanim International partnered with Alderbrook on the Al Ansar Hospital PPP alongside Tamasuk Holding. Alghanim is a diversified Kuwaiti conglomerate with significant infrastructure capabilities.
• ENOWAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ENOWA (NEOM's energy and water subsidiary) engaged Alderbrook for the NEOM Desalination IWP project (300 MLD capacity). ENOWA is responsible for sustainable energy and water solutions for NEOM.
• ADNOCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company) partnered with Alderbrook for Project Wave, a sustainable infrastructure project with a total project cost of approximately $2.2bn. Alderbrook provided advisory services for this ESG-focused initiative.
• MarubenicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Marubeni collaborated with Alderbrook on the Rabigh PV IPP solar project, raising $157mn in financing. Marubeni is a major Japanese trading company with extensive power generation investments.
• Al JomaihcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Al Jomaih Group partnered with Alderbrook on the Rabigh PV IPP project alongside Marubeni. Al Jomaih is a prominent Saudi Arabian conglomerate with diversified business interests including energy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ernst & Young (EY): Big Four firm providing infrastructure advisory, transaction advisory, and project finance services in MENA. Competes on both advisory and broader transaction support mandates.
• Deloitte: Big Four firm with significant MENA infrastructure and corporate finance advisory practice. Competes on larger mandates with broader consulting and implementation capabilities.
• Lazard: Global advisory firm with strong MENA infrastructure and energy practice. Competes on cross-border M&A and project finance advisory mandates in the region.
• Standard Chartered: International bank with strong MENA franchise in project finance and infrastructure lending. Frequently acts as mandated lead arranger on transactions where Alderbrook advises sponsors.
• Natixis: French bank with one of the most active project finance franchises in MENA, particularly in renewables and conventional power. Frequently competes with Alderbrook on debt arranging roles.
• HSBC: Global bank with deep MENA presence providing project finance, debt arranging, and corporate finance advisory. Major competitor on large infrastructure mandates.
• Rothschild & Co: Global independent advisory firm with deep MENA presence in project finance, M&A, and capital structuring. Competes with Alderbrook on larger advisory mandates but offers a broader product suite.

Direct peers

• PJT Partners: Independent advisory firm with established infrastructure and energy practice, including MENA exposure. Comparable boutique-style advisory positioning at larger scale.
• Synergy Consulting: Dubai-based independent financial advisory boutique focused on project finance, infrastructure, and energy in MENA. Directly comparable to Alderbrook in scope, customer base, and boutique positioning.
• Finance Partners: Independent financial advisory boutique in MENA offering project finance, debt advisory, and corporate finance services. Closely comparable operating model and regional focus to Alderbrook.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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