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Last updated: April 8, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Infrastructure & Real Assets Fundraising

Asset manager Australian Ethical secured seed capital for a new open-end fund, utilizing A$125 million worth of assets recycled from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). This move comes as infrastructure fundraising remains active, evidenced by Nuveen’s EPIC II fund nearing its second close at almost $2 billion toward a $2.5 billion target. Separately, InfraVia intensified its focus on the power sector through a double acquisition, signaling continued private capital appetite for essential utilities while Foresight appointed a new head of real assets.

ESG & Real Estate Investment Mandates

Regulatory pressure is mounting on the digital infrastructure sector, with multiple US jurisdictions imposing moratoriums to gain greater oversight over data centre expansion plans. In the built environment, Galvanize launched its first real estate fund targeting $370 million, notable for tying management fees directly to performance against strict environmental goals. The firm committed properties to operational net zero within three years of acquisition, setting a high bar for sustainable real asset management in its inaugural vehicle.