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Last updated: May 5, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Private Markets Fundraising Momentum

The private markets are seeing renewed capital deployment, particularly within infrastructure and real estate strategies, even as limited partners scrutinize manager performance. TPG is preparing for a major fundraising cycle, lining up capital for three distinct real estate funds while planning the launch of a fourth vehicle next month, signaling confidence in opportunistic strategies despite recent sector underperformance prompting analysis of covid-era deal timing. Concurrently, infrastructure managers are capitalizing on investor appetite for stable, long-duration assets; Ancala successfully launched its fourth flagship fund targeting €2bn, surpassing its predecessor which closed at €1.4bn in February 2024 against a €1.2bn target. This push is also evident in digital infrastructure, where SDC has already raised $1.5bn toward its fifth dedicated digital fund, while Infranity is reportedly approaching its €3bn goal.

Infrastructure Debt & Real Estate Expansion

The growing popularity of infrastructure debt may reflect investor rotation away from private credit, though the underlying drivers differentiating the asset classes are not entirely straightforward. Meanwhile, established real estate players are aggressively pursuing international growth; Azora has hired a former Partners Group executive to lead its expansion efforts, aiming to scale its U.S. presence and establish footholds in new European territories beyond its Southern European specialization. This strategic hiring comes as large infrastructure mandates continue to materialize, exemplified by Stonepeak leading a $6bn U.S. utility acquisition, demonstrating significant capital concentration in core, regulated assets.