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Last updated: July 3, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Infrastructure Funds

The infrastructure fundraising market continues to show strong momentum, with Conifer Infrastructure successfully closing its debut fund at the $900 million hard-cap. Similarly, Seraya Partners is halfway to its $1.5 billion target for its sophomore fund, aiming for final close by the end of 2026. This activity comes as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development eyes infrastructure as a new avenue for nature-related finance exploring new frontiers.

Infrastructure Investment Themes

Investors are increasingly seeking out diverse infrastructure opportunities. Samsung Asset Management plans its infrastructure exposure, with a particular focus on energy-related assets and an expanded risk appetite. Meanwhile, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners is reportedly seeking €16 billion for its latest renewables fund, a significant increase from its prior €12 billion vehicle raising a new flagship. Allianz Global Investors is also demonstrating a growing focus on the infrastructure secondaries market increasing its focus, suggesting a maturing and diversifying investor base within the sector.

Real Estate Fundraising

The real estate sector has also seen substantial fundraising success, with Starwood Capital closing its latest flagship fund, Fund XIII, at $10.2 billion, surpassing its initial $10 billion goal. This achievement comes despite a challenging market environment for real estate that emerged in 2023. The sector also faces considerations regarding consolidation, where the absorption of a private manager into a larger platform does not automatically guarantee continued performance or fundraising success path to scale.

Infrastructure Deal Pipeline

Activity within the infrastructure deal pipeline remains brisk. I Squared Capital is advancing its Asia-Pacific platform, while Ares has appointed a new head for its infrastructure debt division. Stonepeak is also actively managing its pipeline, indicated by its exit from a particular project. These developments signal ongoing strategic moves and capital deployment within the global infrastructure space.