HMT presentation to the HMT IPA Digital Infrastructure Investment Fund briefing - 5th July 2017

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Digital Infrastructure
Investment Fund

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Who we are
The IPA is the government’s centre of
expertise for infrastructure and major projects.
We support the successful delivery of all
types of infrastructure and major projects;
ranging from railways, schools, hospitals and
housing, to defence, IT and major
transformation programmes.
About the IPA
Our purpose
Our purpose is to continuously improve the
way infrastructure and major projects are
delivered, in order to support government
priorities and improve people’s lives.
We aspire to create the best performing
project system of any country in the world.

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Our teams and activities
About the IPA

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Our teams and activities
About the IPA

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• Additional option rather than
displace other financiers
• Range of investment types; senior
debt to equity
• Raise profile of Digital
Infrastructure as asset class
• Directly increase the size and
strength of the sector
• Provide centre/s of expertise to
help altnets become financeable
1. Make capital available to
support expansion plans
NOW
2. Once bigger, Altnets
should then find it easier to
raise follow on capital
3. By demonstrating sector is
investable, encourage
other investors to take a
look
Ambitions for the DIIF: Catalyse Investment

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Benefits of Full Fibre Networks
Benefits of Full Fibre
• Greater reliability
• Supports greater speeds and capacity
• Symmetrical upload and down load
• Lower operational expenditure
• Capable of continuous upgrade

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• The fund will operate on a purely commercial basis
• Government is backing the sector, investing on the same terms as
private investors
• Individual managers make the investment decisions
• Those interested in investment are encouraged to speak to all the DIIF
managers
Key Takeaways

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IPA Contact Details
Policy Enquires:
BIF@IPA.GOV.UK
Media Enquires:
Alex Green-Wilkes
alex.greenwilkes@ipa.gov.uk
07801 406 081