Azerbaijan Sovereign Wealth Fund Partners With Brookfield in Billion Dollar Strategic Deal
Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ and Brookfield signed a $1.4 billion agreement in Davos to explore energy and digital investments. The deal spans over three to four years.
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The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan 
AZ, commonly known as SOFAZ, and the global asset manager Brookfield Corporation signed a long-term strategic cooperation agreement worth up to $1.4 billion on January 21, 2026. The signing took place during a meeting in Davos, establishing a framework for the sovereign wealth fund to evaluate investment opportunities over the next few years. Under the terms of the agreement, SOFAZ will assess potential commitments to Brookfield-managed funds and various co-investment projects.
AZ, commonly known as SOFAZ, and the global asset manager Brookfield Corporation signed a long-term strategic cooperation agreement worth up to $1.4 billion on January 21, 2026. The signing took place during a meeting in Davos, establishing a framework for the sovereign wealth fund to evaluate investment opportunities over the next few years. Under the terms of the agreement, SOFAZ will assess potential commitments to Brookfield-managed funds and various co-investment projects.The partnership is structured around a three to four-year assessment period, during which both parties will explore potential projects. The cooperation specifically focuses on three key sectors consisting of the energy transition, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure. While the total potential value of the agreement is capped at $1.4 billion, the specific allocation of funds across these diverse sectors and the timing of capital deployment will be determined as opportunities are identified.
