Sector Investment 24 Hours

Last updated: September 9, 2026, 2:40 PM ET

Data Centres & Digital Infrastructure

The race to build AI-ready data centres has made speed to market the top priority for investors, eclipsing sustainability concerns. However, Infrastructure Investor warns this approach risks a bumpy ride for projects that neglect long-term environmental and operational resilience. The sector remains one of the hottest in private markets, as explored in the final episode of the Critical Load podcast, which examines for data centres and AI amid surging power demand and contested siting decisions.

Fundraising & Secondaries

Miami-based I Squared Capital is nearing the $15bn target for its fourth flagship infrastructure fund, while also adding $300m to its Growth Markets Fund II, which has now raised 77% of its $3bn goal, according to an exclusive report. The fundraising momentum underscores continued LP appetite for large-scale core infrastructure strategies.

Continuation Vehicles & Development Finance

Antin Infrastructure Partners has launched a continuation vehicle for Norwegian wellboat operator Sølvtrans, aiming to capitalise on surging investor interest in infrastructure CVs and strong aquaculture tailwinds to fund the company’s global expansion. Separately, the Private Infrastructure Development Group plans to increase its fund investments, having already deployed catalytic capital into vehicles managed by Clifford Capital and GIP, part of BlackRock, signalling a deeper push into emerging-market infrastructure.