Sector Investment 24 Hours

Last updated: July 3, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Infrastructure Investment

The infrastructure sector saw significant fundraising and strategic shifts, with Conifer Infrastructure closing its debut fund at a $900 million hard cap. This follows Seraya’s sophomore fund reaching its halfway mark toward a $1.5 billion target. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners is targeting €16 billion for its latest renewables flagship, surpassing the €12 billion close of its prior vehicle. Samsung Asset Management is also poised to increase its infrastructure exposure, particularly in energy, while AllianzGI is intensifying its focus on the infrastructure secondaries market. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD is exploring infrastructure as a new avenue for nature-based finance. Meanwhile, I Squared Capital is reportedly exploring an exit from its APAC platform, according to deal pipeline reports.

Real Estate Investment

Student housing is emerging as a new focus for large institutional investors, with Australian super fund Aware Super making its first commitment to the sector, pledging €426 million to a venture that will also mark its initial foray into German real estate. In other real estate news, Urban Partners has appointed a new North American investor relations lead, signaling an intent to deepen capital relationships in the US and Canada for the Northern Europe-focused manager.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

In the healthcare and life sciences private equity space, Arlington Capital Partners has agreed to sell Riverpoint Medical to Novanta. This transaction marks a notable exit for Arlington in the sector.

Infrastructure Finance & Exits

Uniper is being positioned as a potential "phoenix moment" within infrastructure funds, suggesting a significant turnaround or restructuring opportunity. Separately, Ares has appointed a new head for its infrastructure debt division, indicating continued activity and expansion in debt financing for infrastructure projects.