UK-based asset manager Borealis Maritime has laid the basis for up to $2bn of fresh debt and equity investments in maritime assets.

The Christoph Toepfer and Elias Sakellis-led company has raised $600m in capital as it tilts towards a broad range of maritime asset classes, including offshore.

About $300m has been raised from infrastructure funds in Asia to support an equity investment strategy, according to chief executive Toepfer.