Goldman Sachs invests in Mexico energy and infrastructure

The private equity arm of Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N) has teamed up with Mexican consulting firm Ainda to jointly invest in energy and infrastructure projects in Mexico, a person familiar with the matter said.

Goldman's Merchant Banking Division signed a deal with Ainda in December to "identify, pursue, evaluate and make investments jointly," according to a securities filing that was seen by Reuters and will be submitted to the bourse shortly.

The person said Ainda would invest up to $1.15 billion in projects . . .