Sector Investment 24 Hours

Last updated: September 10, 2026, 6:35 AM ET

Fundraising & Capital Formation

KKR has set an APAC record with a $6.6bn first close for its Asia Pacific Infrastructure Investors III fund, with most capital already committed and the final total expected to rise substantially. Meanwhile, I Squared is nearing the $15bn target for its fourth flagship fund, adding $300m to its Growth Markets Fund II, which has reached 77% of its $3bn goal.

Deal Activity & Strategy

Antin Infrastructure has launched a continuation vehicle for Norwegian wellboat operator Sølvtrans, tapping surging investor appetite for infra CVs and aquaculture tailwinds to fund global expansion.

Sector Risks

The data centre boom shows unsustainable velocity, with speed to market now trumping sustainability as investors' top priority — a trade-off that risks a bumpy ride for poorly planned assets down the road.