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Last updated: May 8, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Infrastructure & Private Equity

Infrastructure Capital Partners is nearing the $5bn final close for its sixth flagship fund, having already secured $4.8bn less than 18 months into its fundraising cycle, signaling sustained investor appetite for core assets despite broader market jitters. Concurrently, the regulatory environment for green power is showing signs of acceleration, as Australia attempts to streamline renewable energy approvals, aiming to slash the timeframe to just 50 business days, although potential implementation hurdles persist. Elsewhere, firms like Sixth Street are adjusting their real estate platforms, recognizing that future success in private equity requires offering more than just capital amid escalating geopolitical volatility and surging data center demand.