Anchor Energy Partners launches its debut fund targeting European battery storage and energy flexibility
Plesner acted as legal adviser to Anchor Energy Partners on the establishment and structuring of both the fund manager and Anchor Fund I.
Anchor Energy Partners is a Copenhagen-based investment platform focused on European energy flexibility and storage infrastructure. The launch of Anchor Fund I was announced on 9 November. The fund addresses a growing need for battery storage and other flexibility assets driven by the expansion of renewable energy, accelerating electrification and increasing pressure on electricity grids.
The fund targets EUR 75 million, with fundraising expected to conclude in the first half of 2027.
The fund will acquire and operate de-risked, ready-to-build mid-market assets, combining proprietary sourcing with active, data-driven asset management. Anchor already works with established developers, technology providers and operating partners across selected European markets and plans to expand into adjacent areas, including renewable co-location and commercial and industrial energy solutions.
The founding team brings energy investment, trading and asset management experience from Ørsted, Danske Commodities, AIP, Icecreek Energy and Boston Consulting Group. Collectively, the team has managed more than EUR 30 billion in funds and already operates over 120 MWh of battery storage across Europe.
Plesner's core Private Investment Funds team on the transaction was Simon Krogh, Peter-Andreas Bodilsen, Pia Eske Bruun, Emil Hedegaard Pirchert, Maria Stenderup Kreilgaard and Rebecca Pind Hansen.