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Last updated: April 25, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Private Markets Fundraising & Capital Costs

Private markets fundraising remains highly concentrated, with the top ten managers securing over 40% of all capital raised between 2021 and 2025, totaling a combined $403 billion highlighting fundraising concentration. This environment of rising costs and geopolitical risk is straining deal flow as participants grapple with capital stack rework. Elsewhere, the role of capital advisers is evolving, evidenced by Chatham Financial’s agreement to purchase placement agent Hodes Weill, which itself is looking to expand capabilities into infrastructure reflecting evolving advisory roles.

Infrastructure Sector Activity

The infrastructure sector continues to attract substantial commitments, exemplified by the UAE-backed Altérra announcing its intent to deploy "catalytic capital" rather than concessionary funding, signaling a demand for clear results from its LP commitments. Meanwhile, Basalt successfully achieved a $1.5 billion first close for its fifth infrastructure fund, reaching half of its $3 billion goal roughly eight months post-launch, demonstrating strong LP confidence in core assets despite broader inflation pressures which are manifesting as resilience mandates.

Real Estate Mandates & Strategy Shifts

In real estate, managers are navigating mandates focused on stable income, as seen by Australia's Qualitas establishing a new platform led by Jesse Curtis to internalize asset management and prioritize income-producing assets. Separately, Niam secured a first close for its ninth Nordic opportunistic fund, reaching €500 million toward its €1 billion target only six months into the marketing period. Institutional investors are also deploying capital into non-core strategies; the IPOPIF is currently issuing an RFP seeking managers for a $450 million allocation to private real estate mandates. Furthermore, King Sett Capital announced its move to privatize First Capital REIT, absorbing C$4.4 billion worth of shopping center assets.