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Last updated: July 1, 2026, 11:32 PM ET

Infrastructure Sector Investment

Global infrastructure fundraising shows a strong resurgence, with total capital raised approaching $1.2 trillion, though questions linger about how this capital is distributed Infra’s $1.2trn fundraising comeback. Large funds continue to dominate fundraising in the Asia-Pacific region, with the success of 2026 fundraising potentially hinging on a single vehicle: KKR Asia Pacific Infrastructure Investors III. This trend toward larger funds is occurring even as mid-market infrastructure demonstrably outperforms large-cap counterparts across various metrics, suggesting that investors benefit more from mid-market exposure despite the market's dominance by larger players Mid-market outperforms, so why. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is now targeting infrastructure as the next significant area for nature-based finance, signaling a broadening scope for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in the sector EBRD eyes infrastructure.

Several significant fundraising efforts are underway. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners is seeking €16 billion for its latest renewables flagship fund, following the successful close of its previous fund above its €12 billion target CIP eyes €16bn. Reinova is aiming for a first close of $500 million for its debut energy transition infrastructure fund, having secured nearly two-thirds of its target within ten months of launching the strategy Reinova eyes $500m. Meanwhile, the Japan Science and Technology Agency has begun investing in infrastructure secondaries, although personnel shortages present a challenge for building its direct investment capabilities JST begins to invest. Tallvine is nearing its $1.5 billion target for its debut mid-market fund, launched in 2024 after a spin-out from I Squared Capital Tallvine nears $1.5bn.

In terms of strategic platforms and deals, I Squared Capital continues to build its presence, with its APAC platform actively pursuing opportunities Pipeline: I Squared’s APAC. Altérra has made its second co-investment with I Squared, committing $600 million to Inkia, an investment marking Altérra's first direct foray into Latin America Altérra joins I Squared’s. Allianz Global Investors, a major infrastructure investor, is signaling a shift in focus beyond flagship funds, emphasizing its interest in mid-market infrastructure and detailing its approach to working with fund managers What AllianzGI wants. The largest infrastructure general partners are also outlining their strategies for a projected $7 trillion AI capital expenditure supercycle, positioning infrastructure for the burgeoning demand driven by artificial intelligence Infra’s largest GPs.

The energy transition remains a focal point, though challenges persist. Europe, despite significant progress in renewable energy generation investment, requires more selective and increased investment to effectively manage the transition Europe’s unco-ordinated energy transition. Midstream energy companies are urged to capitalize on the data center boom by securing firm energy supplies and capturing value from this growing demand Re-evaluating midstream. I Squared Capital is also targeting renewable energy in South Korea through a joint venture, alongside RWE's substantial $3.6 billion acquisition of Amprion Pipeline: I Squared’s SK.

Real Estate Sector Investment

The real estate sector is experiencing a significant uptick in activity, driven by a combination of rising confidence and the strategic use of secondaries markets and recapitalizations to unlock liquidity and extend asset holding periods Rising confidence fuels secondaries. Secondaries have evolved from a niche liquidity tool into a sophisticated capital formation strategy, allowing managers to retain high-conviction assets and reposition platforms for growth sophisticated capital formation tool. This trend is creating a rising tide for real estate secondaries overall, as managers increasingly seek liquidity without divesting prized assets rising tide for real. Recapitalizations are also viewed as more than just a liquidity solution, serving to bridge Europe's funding gap by combining capital discipline with operational expertise to foster platform institutionalization and growth Recapitalization is more than.

Several firms are actively expanding their platforms and capital-raising efforts. Greystar, a major player in residential real estate, is seeking up to $3 billion for its 12th U.S. flagship fund, having already secured $1.5 billion for the value-add multifamily vehicle in six months Greystar eyes up $3bn. Hawkeye Partners is expanding its fund platform with the addition of Jennifer Ciullo, formerly of Greystar, as the firm moves from seeding emerging managers to launching its own real estate funds Greystar’s top capital raiser. Matter Real Estate has appointed an former Ares executive to lead its European expansion, hiring its first head of Europe to scale its continental platform Matter Real Estate appoints. Invel has closed its second and largest Southern European fund, raising €400 million for an oversubscribed opportunity fund focused on Greek and Italian markets Invel closes second largest.

The retail sector is also seeing renewed investor interest, particularly in everyday essential retail and open-air formats, which offer resilient income streams that can be grown through disciplined execution Newport Capital Partners resurgence. This renewed focus on retail is supported by market analysis that highlights the potential for strong, disciplined execution in these formats Redevco scaling performance.

In terms of significant deals, Bridgepoint Group is set to acquire Kayne Anderson's real estate arm for $1.4 billion, a transaction that underscores the need for managers to scale in response to changing investor allocation habits Blueprint: Kayne Anderson $1.4bn. Public REITs are navigating a complex environment, attempting to serve disparate investor groups while private real estate funds, including those managed by new entrants, have closed some of the largest deals this year Public REITs’ balancing act. Mississippi Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) has seen an early recovery from its core managers' rebalancing efforts, with firms diverging on how to recalibrate their office exposures Mississippi PERS sees early. The Canadian pension fund BCI has experienced a decline in its private real estate portfolio for the third consecutive year, making it the only negatively performing asset class since 2023 BCI’s private real estate.

Healthcare Sector Investment

The healthcare sector continues to attract attention, with a focus on physician practice management and private equity trends. Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuire Woods LLP, discussed the momentum behind healthcare privatization and its implications for the sector Healthcare Private Equity Trends. Holly Buckley, chair of McGuire Woods’ healthcare department, also explored the drivers behind physician practice acquisitions Evolving Landscape of Physician. These discussions highlight the ongoing activity and strategic considerations within healthcare private equity.