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Last updated: July 2, 2026, 2:32 AM ET

Infrastructure & Energy Transition Fuels Robust Fundraising

Infrastructure investors are seeing significant capital inflows, with CIP eyeing €16bn for its latest renewables flagship fund. This move signals continued strong appetite for green energy assets. Further bolstering the sector, Reinova is targeting $500m for its debut energy transition infrastructure fund, aiming for a first close. In a notable development, Altérra is joining I Squared's $600m CV for a Peruvian power business, demonstrating cross-border collaboration and investment in emerging markets. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD is also positioning infrastructure as the next frontier for nature finance, indicating a growing trend towards integrating environmental impact with traditional investment strategies.

This surge in activity comes as the broader infrastructure fundraising market shows a strong comeback, approaching $1.2trn. However, the question of who truly benefits from this resurgence remains pertinent. Large funds appear to be driving much of the momentum in Asia-Pacific fundraising, with KKR's fund potentially being a major factor in the region's 2026 performance. Despite the dominance of large-cap funds, mid-market infrastructure is outperforming on several key metrics, offering superior investor benefits. This suggests a potential disconnect between what LPs gain and what is currently being backed by the market.

The infrastructure sector is also preparing for a massive capital expenditure supercycle driven by artificial intelligence. Major infrastructure GPs are outlining their visions for this AI-driven capex wave, anticipating significant investment opportunities. In parallel, the energy transition in Europe faces challenges, with critics arguing for a more selective investment approach beyond simply increasing capital deployment, as highlighted by RGreen Invest. The evolving energy landscape also presents opportunities for midstream companies, which must capture value from the data center boom as developers seek firm energy supplies.

Real Estate Capital Markets Navigate Challenging Conditions

The real estate sector is experiencing a significant shift, with private real estate riding a recapitalization wave. As refinancing pressures mount and exit opportunities remain limited, investors are increasingly turning to recapitalizations to unlock liquidity and extend asset holding periods. This trend is further supported by a rising tide for real, as managers seek liquidity without divesting prized assets, making secondaries a permanent channel for capital flow. Indeed, sophisticated capital formation tool, enabling investors to unlock liquidity, retain high-conviction assets, and reposition platforms for growth. This growing confidence in the secondary market is fueling dealflow as institutional investors seek exposure to in-demand asset classes.

This strategic use of recapitalizations and secondaries is not just about liquidity; it is also seen as a way to bridge Europe's funding gap by combining capital discipline with operating expertise to institutionalize and grow platforms. Specific retail segments are also showing resilience and attracting renewed capital. Newport Capital Partners are seeing a resurgence in everyday essential retail, while Northwood Investors note open-air. These formats are providing notable investment opportunities in the current retail landscape.

Fundraising activities continue, with Greystar eyeing up to $3bn for its 12th U.S. flagship fund, having already raised $1.5bn for its value-add multifamily vehicle. The placement agent landscape is also evolving, with PERE's inaugural ranking of top firms highlighting key capital advisory players. In a significant deal, Bridgepoint Group is acquiring Kayne Anderson's real estate arm for $1.4bn, a move CEO Al Rabil attributes to investors' changing allocation habits and the need to scale. Meanwhile, Invel has closed its second and largest Southern European fund with €400m, focused on Greek and Italian markets.

In other real estate news, Matter Real Estate appointed an ex-Ares executive to lead its European expansion, signaling a push to scale its residential platform on the continent. Mississippi PERS is seeing from core managers' rebalancing efforts, though strategies for recalibrating office exposures varied. The Canadian pension fund BCI's private real estate, marking it as its only negatively performing asset class since 2023. In a move to expand its fund platform, Jennifer Ciullo, a top capital raiser from Greystar, has joined Hawkeye Partners.

Healthcare Private Equity Sees Sector Momentum

The healthcare sector continues to be a focal point for private equity, with ongoing trends in physician practice acquisitions. Discussions with Amber Walsh of McGuire Woods LLP trace the momentum behind healthcare privatization, while Holly Buckley of McGuire Woods explores the drivers behind physician practice acquisitions. These conversations suggest a dynamic environment for dealmaking and investment within healthcare services. This interest is further evidenced by discussions around healthcare private equity trends.