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Last updated: July 3, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Infrastructure Sector Activity

The infrastructure sector is seeing robust fundraising and strategic investment, with Conifer Infrastructure closing its first fund at its $900 million hard-cap. This follows Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners' successful close of its latest renewables flagship, Copenhagen Infrastructure V, above its €12 billion target. Seraya Partners is also making progress, hitting the halfway mark for its $1.5 billion sophomore infrastructure fund, with a final close anticipated by the end of 2026. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD is identifying infrastructure as a key area for nature-based finance, signaling a growing trend towards sustainable investments within the asset class.

Further activity includes I Squared Capital's Asia-Pacific platform and Stonepeak's pipeline exit, as detailed in sector updates. Samsung Asset Management, the Korean government's investment manager, is increasing its infrastructure exposure, particularly favoring energy-related opportunities and expanding its risk appetite. Meanwhile, Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI is concentrating more on infrastructure secondaries, indicating a shift in investment strategy. The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF is nearing the first close for its second infrastructure fund, with the Indian government having contributed nearly half of the $3.5 billion target capital.

Real Estate Fundraising and Strategy

In the real estate market, Starwood Capital Group has closed its Fund XIII at $10.2 billion, surpassing its $10 billion target. This significant fundraising occurred in a shifting real estate environment that began in 2023, demonstrating continued investor confidence in the firm. Centuria has secured backing from a Japanese investor for a single-asset Sydney office fund, raising approximately A$268 million in equity to acquire a 50% stake in World Square precinct properties.

However, the path to sustained success for real estate managers, particularly following absorption into larger platforms, is not always smooth, with continued performance and fundraising success far from guaranteed as the market evolves. This cautionary note comes as major players like Starwood are successfully navigating current market conditions to gather substantial capital for their flagship funds.