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Last updated: July 16, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Infrastructure Sector Sees Mixed Fundraising and Investment Trends

Infrastructure fundraising experienced a significant slowdown in the first half of 2026, with $40.8bn raised, a new record low compared to $71.6bn in the first half of 2024, which was itself the worst fundraising year on record. Despite this, Clifford Capital Asset Management is planning an opportunistic infrastructure credit fund, with its Energy Transition Acceleration Finance partnership already securing $345m of its $600m target. In a move to capitalize on growing investor interest, Primevest is eyeing the launch of a €1bn European mobility fund focused on investments like EV charging facilities. Additionally, CalSTRS and Nuveen have formed a $2bn strategic partnership for debt and adjacent opportunities, targeting sustainable energy investments.

Infrastructure Secondaries and Manager Alpha Gain Investor Focus

The infrastructure secondaries market is evolving into a core allocation for investors, with Pantheon’s global head of infrastructure, Andrea Echberg, discussing the market's dynamics and continuation funds on a podcast. The focus is shifting towards measuring and rewarding manager skill, as evidenced by an upcoming Private Infrastructure Investor ranking of managers based on the alpha they add above the market. In parallel, the merger of Lazard and Campbell Lutyens for $575m has led to Campbell Lutyens naming new global co-heads for its infrastructure division. However, the sector faces headwinds, as fallout from geopolitical events like the Iran war could severely impact renewables developers, potentially leading to a prolonged period of instability.

Real Estate Navigates Portfolio Adjustments and AI's Influence

Canadian pension fund La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has committed $3.3bn to US real estate since the start of 2025, as it actively recycles its portfolio to target higher returns. This strategic reallocation comes as older fund vintages, specifically 2019-23, have distributed 50% or less of their capital, with 2016-18 vintages being the last to fully return capital to investors, achieving an average distributed to paid-in capital ratio of 1.05x ten years after inception. PIMCO's latest sector outlook highlights real estate's "fight for relevance" in the age of AI, emphasizing the need for assets to accommodate future tenant needs.

Healthcare Sector Sees Private Equity Investment Activity

In the healthcare and life sciences sector, Incline Equity Partners has announced an investment in West Physics, a company founded in 2002 specializing in announced an investment. This move signifies ongoing private equity interest in specialized healthcare service providers.