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Last updated: July 2, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Infrastructure & Real Estate Fundraising

Infrastructure Investors are showing renewed vigor, with the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) nearing the first close of its second infrastructure fund, targeting $3.5 billion, nearly half of which has been contributed by the Indian government NIIF's $3.5bn target. This push for larger funds is a critical factor in Asia-Pacific's infrastructure fundraising, with KKR's Asia Pacific Infrastructure Investors III fund potentially being a deciding element for 2026 performance KKR Asia Pacific fund. Overall, the infrastructure sector is seeing a significant fundraising comeback, aiming for $1.2 trillion, though the distribution of these gains remains a question Infra's $1.2trn comeback.

Renewable energy remains a strong focus, with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) seeking €16 billion for its latest renewable energy fund CIP eyes €16bn. Similarly, Reinova is aiming for a $500 million first close on its debut energy transition infrastructure fund Reinova eyes $500m. In a significant development for Peruvian power, I Squared Capital has secured €600 million in equity commitments for its power business, with Altérra joining the round Altérra joins I Squared. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is also exploring infrastructure as a new avenue for nature-based finance EBRD eyes nature finance.

In the real estate sector, capital advisory firms are gaining prominence, as highlighted by the inaugural ranking of placement agents by the biggest firms that advise on real estate capital raises PERE's placement agent ranking. This expansion in advisory services is mirrored by firms like Hawkeye Partners, which has brought in Jennifer Ciullo, a former top capital raiser at Greystar, to grow its fund platform and move into launching its own real estate funds Hawkeye Partners expands.

Healthcare Private Equity

The healthcare sector continues to attract significant private equity interest, particularly in physician practice management. Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuire Woods LLP, discussed the ongoing momentum in healthcare private equity and its trends in 2026 on the Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast. This segment of the market is experiencing active deal-making and strategic investment as firms look to capitalize on the growing healthcare demand and evolving business models.