Telecom Media Technology

Our Telecom Media Technology Financing & Advisory sector team offers a wide range of services from strategic advisory to structuring and execution of tailor-made financing solutions to clients across digital infrastructure, corporate and leverage finance.  

The team’s clients span the fields of Telecom (covering operators, infrastructure), IT services and BPO, Media, Software, Identity and Cybersecurity, Hosting …  

With professionals located in Paris, London, Madrid, New York and Singapore, our TMT expertise are active internationally and delivers acquisition financing, LBO, take private or project financing among others.  

The team also supports TMT industry players in their strategic moves towards a sustainable growth. 

Our solutions

  • Project Finance for Digital Infrastructure 
  • Hybrid Infrastructure Finance  
  • Acquisition Finance  
  • Leveraged Buy Out  
  • Take Private / IPO Financing 
  • Financial and Debt Advisory  
  • Ratings Advisory 

Success stories

12 Jul 2024
Bridging the Digital Divide in the US
In an increasingly digital society, limited access to internet has far-reaching consequences, hindering access to...
Infrastructure financing
In an increasingly digital society, limited access to internet has far-reaching consequences, hindering access to quality education and professional opportunities.
Bridging the Digital Divide in the US
21 Sep 2023
Riding the UK fibre consolidation wave
Fibre networks play a key role in bridging the digital divide in under connected areas of the UK, providing communities...
Clients' successes
Fibre networks play a key role in bridging the digital divide in under connected areas of the UK, providing communities with essential access to everyday digital tools. In a significant development, LetterOne Technology has successfully signed and executed the sale of Upp Corporation LTD (Upp), a leading full-fibre broadband provider in the East of England, to...
Riding the UK fibre consolidation wave
17 Jul 2023
3.4 million homes in rural areas of Spain will benefit from Adamo’s fibre optic network in the next few years
The fiber optic operator Adamo, owned by the private investment house Ardian, has recently strengthened the company’s...
Clients' successes
The fiber optic operator Adamo, owned by the private investment house Ardian, has recently strengthened the company’s financing to consolidate growth in rural areas of Spain.
3.4 million homes in rural areas of Spain will benefit from Adamo’s fibre optic network in the next few years
12 Sep 2022
Hispasat wants to improve the environmental impact of satellite communications
Hispasat, Redeia’s (previously Red Eléctrica España) Spanish satellite communications operator leader in the...
Clients' successes
Hispasat, Redeia’s (previously Red Eléctrica España) Spanish satellite communications operator leader in the distribution of content in Spanish and Portuguese, is committed to assessing the environmental impacts of its activities as well as implementing actions to reduce them; improving the energy efficiency of its facilities and optimizing waste management.
Hispasat wants to improve the environmental impact of satellite communications
07 Sep 2022
Helping to make data centers more climate friendly
Big builders of data centers are responding to climate change by both decarbonizing with new and upgraded facilities,...
Clients' successes
Big builders of data centers are responding to climate change by both decarbonizing with new and upgraded facilities, and ensuring power is used as efficiently as possible. Some new data center facilities rely almost entirely on renewable energy. Designs for new data centers seek to achieve Power Utilization Efficiency (“PUE”) better (lower) than industry...
Helping to make data centers more climate friendly
10 Aug 2022
Ireland takes a lead on digital transformation
Through the creation of a new subsidiary, ‘Fibre Networks Ireland Limited’, Irish telecommunications company eir is set...
Clients' successes
Through the creation of a new subsidiary, ‘Fibre Networks Ireland Limited’, Irish telecommunications company eir is set to significantly boost the deployment of fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) across the Republic of Ireland, positioning it to be one of the most fibre connected regions in the world.
Ireland takes a lead on digital transformation
08 Jun 2022
Unleashing the Power of Full Fibre in the UK
Rolling out reliable digital connectivity through new Full Fibre infrastructure to 8 million homes, 800K businesses,...
Clients' successes
Rolling out reliable digital connectivity through new Full Fibre infrastructure to 8 million homes, 800K businesses, 400K public sector sites and 250K 5G access points is no small feat. That is precisely what CityFibre is set to accomplish in the UK thanks to a new £4.9 billion financing.
Unleashing the Power of Full Fibre in the UK
06 Dec 2021
Telefónica steps up social and environmental projects
Telefónica, pioneer in sustainable financing within the telco industry, has recently issued a 750 million euros...
Clients' successes
Telefónica, pioneer in sustainable financing within the telco industry, has recently issued a 750 million euros sustainable hybrid bond, bringing up to 3,250 million euros the total obtained by the company in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) bonds over the last two years to finance social and environmental projects.
Telefónica steps up social and environmental projects
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Our Experts' Views

21 Oct 2024
Telecom Media Technology: Driving Sustainable Change
The Telecom Media Technology (TMT) sector finds itself at a pivotal juncture, grappling with substantial sustainability...
Expert views
The Telecom Media Technology (TMT) sector finds itself at a pivotal juncture, grappling with substantial sustainability challenges.
Telecom Media Technology: Driving Sustainable Change
21 Apr 2023
Towers, fiber and data centers: building the networks for Asia’s data revolution
A market worth several trillion dollars that is still rapidly expanding: this is the universe of Technology, Media &...
Expert views
A market worth several trillion dollars that is still rapidly expanding: this is the universe of Technology, Media & Telecom, better known as TMT. And while most of the headlines focus on consumer-facing software – the latest chatbot or social media application – much of the real investment and growth is to be found in the infrastructure that is enabling...
Towers, fiber and data centers: building the networks for Asia’s data revolution
20 Feb 2023
Funding the digital highway’s new phase
Denis de Paillerets and Benoît Tanguy, Global Co-Heads of TMT share their view on how to fund tomorrow’s digital highway...
Expert views
Denis de Paillerets and Benoît Tanguy, Global Co-Heads of TMT share their view on how to fund tomorrow’s digital highway in The Banker magazine - article published on February 17, 2023
Funding the digital highway’s new phase
14 Feb 2023
IT equipment: trends and challenges
3 questions to Christophe de Vasselot, Vendor Relationship Director, Societe Generale Equipment Finance, in charge of...
Expert views
3 questions to Christophe de Vasselot, Vendor Relationship Director, Societe Generale Equipment Finance, in charge of Technology sector
IT equipment: trends and challenges
30 May 2022
Development of fibre in France: the final stretch
In France alone, the bank has been involved in the financing of 25 fibre optic projects with all the major private...
Expert views
In France alone, the bank has been involved in the financing of 25 fibre optic projects with all the major private operators, enabling the connection of 16 million homes and businesses.
Development of fibre in France: the final stretch
10 Sep 2020
Financing the future: trends in telecoms
Jonathan Tweed, head of TMT Finance, London, and Arnaud Burger, co-head of the TMT Industry Group
Expert views
Jonathan Tweed, head of TMT Finance, London, and Arnaud Burger, co-head of the TMT Industry Group
Financing the future: trends in telecoms
01 Jul 2020
FTTH sector provides Infra boost
Check out a whole range of fibre to the home (FTTH) deals done in the months leading up to lockdown. An article written...
Power
Check out a whole range of fibre to the home (FTTH) deals done in the months leading up to lockdown. An article written by our experts Laurent Chabot and Jonathan Tweed in the PFI Global Infrastructure Report June 2020.
FTTH sector provides Infra boost
23 Apr 2018
Fiber optic as a location advantage: Jet fuel for Germany’s rural fiber network
Germany's fiber optic network is one of the least developed in Europe. Experts from Societe Generale explain why and...
Sustainable & Positive Impact Finance
Germany's fiber optic network is one of the least developed in Europe. Experts from Societe Generale explain why and give an outlook on how smart financing options can help the country change course.
Fiber optic as a location advantage: Jet fuel for Germany’s rural fiber network
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Awards and Rankings

22 Apr 2024
IJGlobal Awards 2023 for APAC
Societe Generale rewarded for APAC plus numerous "Deals of the Year"
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale rewarded for APAC plus numerous "Deals of the Year"
IJGlobal Awards 2023 for APAC
18 Mar 2024
IJGlobal Awards 2023
Societe Generale has been awarded several House Awards plus Deals of the Year
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale has been awarded several House Awards plus Deals of the Year
IJGlobal Awards 2023
28 Feb 2024
Societe Generale awarded "Best Arranger of Project Finance Loans" + several Deals of the Year at the GlobalCapital Syndicated Loan Awards 2023
Strong client recognition for Societe Generale at the GlobalCapital Syndicated Loan awards 2023
Awards & Rankings
Strong client recognition for Societe Generale at the GlobalCapital Syndicated Loan awards 2023
Societe Generale awarded "Best Arranger of Project Finance Loans" + several Deals of the Year at the GlobalCapital Syndicated Loan Awards 2023
09 Feb 2024
Societe Generale awarded "TMT Financing Bank of the Year" at the TMT M&A EMEA Awards 2023
Societe Generale is pleased to be recognised for the fifth year in a row as TMT Financing Bank of the Year, reflecting...
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale is pleased to be recognised for the fifth year in a row as TMT Financing Bank of the Year, reflecting the commitment and expertise of our teams and partners. 
Societe Generale awarded "TMT Financing Bank of the Year" at the TMT M&A EMEA Awards 2023
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