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First contact
Email us with the essentials — location, stage, and scale. A short call follows to establish whether the project fits our investment profile.
For developers & partners
The partner developers bring to the table
When a developer takes a ropeway project to a city or state, three things make the difference: capital, an operator, and staying power. Elevate Collection brings all three in one partner.
Why partner with us
Capital, an operator, and staying power
€20–40M
Equity per project
Patient, long-term capital
Target project value ~€100M, with no short-term exit pressure.
2M+
Riders a year operated
A proven operator
Our founding shareholder Grupo Iter runs one of the world's busiest cable cars.
Acquire · Develop · Operate
Full lifecycle
End-to-end capability
We co-invest, co-develop, and operate across the full project lifecycle.
The process
How a partnership unfolds
No forms, no gatekeeping — a straightforward path from first conversation to a built, operating asset.
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NDA & review
Under NDA, we review feasibility together: site, ridership drivers, permitting outlook, and the commercial model.
03
Structure
We agree the partnership structure — typically a joint venture with direct equity — and the roles each side plays through development.
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Develop & operate
We build with leading manufacturers and operate long-term with Grupo Iter's proven playbook — we stay invested after opening day.
FAQ
The questions developers ask first
What does Elevate Collection look for in a project?
A strategically located ropeway — gondola, aerial tram, funitel, or cable-hauled system — in a proven high-footfall destination or a fast-emerging market. We invest in both brownfield value-add acquisitions and greenfield developments, as standalone assets or portfolios.
What is the minimum project size?
We consider projects from roughly €10M in value. Our sweet spot is a target project value around €100M, with Elevate typically committing €20–40M of equity per project.
What does the developer provide, and what does Elevate provide?
Developers typically bring the site, local relationships, and project pipeline. Elevate brings equity capital, ropeway-specific operating expertise through our founding shareholder Grupo Iter, development experience with leading manufacturers, and a long-term hold horizon — we operate what we build.
Do you work with governments and municipalities?
Yes. Many ropeway projects involve public land, concessions, or transit integration. We are comfortable in public-private structures and work alongside developers through permitting and stakeholder processes.
Do you acquire existing ropeways?
Yes — acquisition is half of our model. We target existing assets, especially undermanaged or undercapitalized ropeways where disciplined operations can unlock substantial improvement in ridership, revenue, and yield.