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Last updated: July 2, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Infrastructure Sector Sees Robust Fundraising Amidst Strategic Shifts

The infrastructure sector is experiencing a significant influx of capital, with several large funds nearing or achieving their targets. Conifer Infrastructure successfully closed its first fund at a hard cap of $900 million, signaling strong investor confidence. Seraya Partners is halfway to its $1.5 billion target for its second infrastructure fund, aiming for a final close by the end of 2026. The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is also nearing its first close for its second infrastructure fund, with the Indian government contributing nearly half of the $3.5 billion required. These developments reflect a broad appetite for infrastructure assets, with large-scale funds playing a critical role in the Asia-Pacific region's fundraising success, potentially driven by vehicles like KKR Asia Pacific Infrastructure Investors III. The sector's overall fundraising comeback is substantial, with a projected $1.2 trillion, though questions remain about which fund managers will truly benefit Infra’s $1.2trn fundraising comeback.

Investors are increasingly focusing on specific strategies within infrastructure, including the secondaries market and energy transition opportunities. AllianzGI is placing a growing emphasis on infrastructure secondaries, a trend also seen in real estate where secondaries are evolving into a sophisticated capital formation tool sophisticated capital formation tool. Reinova is targeting a $500 million first close for its debut energy transition infrastructure fund, anticipating raising approximately two-thirds of its goal within ten months. For its part, CIP is seeking €16 billion for its latest renewables flagship, following the successful close of Copenhagen Infrastructure V above its €12 billion target in March 2025. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) views infrastructure as the next frontier for nature finance, indicating a broadening scope for investment.

The Korean government's investment manager, Samsung Asset Management, is looking to boost its infrastructure exposure, particularly favoring energy-related opportunities and expanding its risk appetite. In a notable co-investment, Altérra joined I Squared in a $600 million capital raise for its Peruvian power business, marking Altérra’s first direct investment in Latin America. Meanwhile, I Squared also has a significant Asia-Pacific platform, and Stonepeak is reportedly exiting a pipeline project. The infrastructure asset class continues to attract substantial allocations from global institutional investors, with a record $913.4 billion deployed, representing nearly a 15% increase from the prior year Global Investor 75. Despite the strong performance of mid-market infrastructure, large-cap funds continue to dominate fundraising efforts Mid-market outperforms, so why. Leading infrastructure general partners are also outlining their strategies for the anticipated $7 trillion AI capital expenditure supercycle Infra’s largest GPs outline.

Real Estate Sector Navigates Market Shifts with Recapitalizations and Secondaries

The private real estate market is increasingly relying on recapitalizations and secondaries to manage liquidity and extend investment horizons amid a challenging environment. As refinancing pressures mount and exits become more difficult, recapitalizations are emerging as a key strategy to unlock capital and prolong hold periods Private real estate rides. Schroders Capital views recapitalizations as more than just a liquidity tool, seeing them as a method to bridge Europe’s funding gap by combining capital discipline with operational expertise. This trend contributes to a rising tide for real estate secondaries, which are becoming a permanent channel for capital flow as managers seek liquidity without divesting prized assets rising tide for real. The growing dealflow in secondaries is fueled by increasing confidence, with a larger number of institutional investors turning to this market to gain exposure to in-demand asset classes Rising confidence fuels secondaries.

The real estate secondaries market is evolving, with managers leveraging these transactions to unlock liquidity, retain high-conviction assets, and reposition their platforms for future growth sophisticated capital formation tool. Starwood notably closed its Fund XIII at $10.2 billion, exceeding its $10 billion fundraising goal, and views the current market as an attractive entry point. In a significant manager-on-manager transaction, Bridgepoint Group is set to acquire Kayne Anderson for $1.4 billion, a move that CEO Al Rabil states is driven by investors' changing allocation habits and the necessity to scale Kayne Anderson’s Rabil: ‘You. The acquisition highlights the challenges faced by private real estate managers absorbed into larger platforms, where continued performance and fundraising success are not guaranteed scale rarely runs smoothly.

Within specific real estate sub-sectors, everyday essential retail and open-air retail are experiencing renewed investor interest. Newport Capital Partners observes a significant return of capital to the retail sector, driven by the resilience of everyday essential formats. Similarly, Northwood Investors highlights specialty open-air retail centers as a notable investment opportunity. Redevco emphasizes the potential for growth in retail parks and convenience retail formats through active asset management. Centuria has secured Japanese investor backing for a single-asset Sydney office fund, raising approximately A$268 million for a 50% stake in World Square precinct properties. Meanwhile, Mississippi PERS is seeing an early recovery from its core managers' rebalancing efforts, though strategies for recalibrating office exposures varied. Matter Real Estate is expanding its European presence by appointing an ex-Ares executive to lead its continental push. The publication PERE has introduced its inaugural ranking of placement agents, recognizing top capital advisory firms. Multiple large real estate funds have seen new entrants, prompting questions about their ability to serve disparate investor groups Public REITs’ balancing act. The July/August 2026 issue of PERE also features analysis on how energy costs are impacting the sector.

Healthcare Sector Shows Continued Private Equity Momentum

The healthcare sector continues to attract private equity interest, with ongoing trends in physician practice management and healthcare private equity. This includes a focus on the momentum behind healthcare privatization, as discussed by Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuire Woods LLP, on the Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast. The podcast episode, "Healthcare Private Equity Trends", delves into the driving forces behind the sector's private equity engagement. While specific deal values or fund closings were not detailed in the provided snippets for this sector, the mention of ongoing discussions and trends indicates sustained activity and investor focus.