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Liberty Global forms JV with InfraVia Capital to build FTTH networks in Germany

Friday 24 September 2021 | 09:32 CET | News
Liberty Global Ventures, the investment arm of cable group Liberty Global, has set up a joint venture with private equity firm InfraVia Capital Partners to build FTTH networks in Germany. The venture will initially target small number of municipalities in Germany and potentially continue with investments in a second phase if targets are met. The companies each own a 50 percent stake in the JV, which remains subject to regulatory approval.

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Companies: Liberty Global / Unitymedia
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