Destination:Charging

Sherief Rahim - The Future of EV Charging Infrastructure and Investment Trends

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Join us in this insightful episode of the Destination Charging podcast, brought to you by Powerdot. In this episode, we sit down with Sherief Rahim, the Managing Director at IMPROVED, a global corporate finance boutique specializing in the tech, energy, and mobility sectors. Sherief shares his expert insights on the evolution of the EV charging industry, the challenges and opportunities for Charge Point Operators (CPOs), and the future of investment in sustainable infrastructure.

🔌 What we cover in this episode:

  • The role of IMPROVED in the EV charging sector and their extensive experience with M&A and growth financing transactions.
  • The early days of EV charging infrastructure and the strategic importance of companies like Newmotion and Alego.
  • The dynamics of fundraising in the EV charging space and the comparison to other industries.
  • The challenges CPOs face including land grabbing, grid connections, and proving utilization patterns.
  • The impact of the current interest rate environment on fundraising and valuations.
  • The next geographical frontiers for EV charging expansion.
  • Advice for entrepreneurs looking to pitch to investors and raise capital.

    • 🔗 Connect with Improved:

    • Website: https://improvedcf.com/
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/improved-corporate-finance/
  • Sherief Rahim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheriefrahim/

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    🔗 Connect with PowerDot:

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    Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-dot/

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    Timestamps 

    (00:28) - Introduction to Sherief and his role at Improved

    (05:31) - Major transactions, acquisitions shaping the EV charging sector.

    (10:33) - Insight into the growth and investment trends in EV charging

    (18:34) - Challenges and expansion opportunities for EV charging market

    (27:01) - Strategies on capital raising and exit opportunities for the EV charging industry.



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