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Last updated: July 18, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Infrastructure Funds Attract Billions Amid Sector Growth

Private equity firms are seeing significant investor appetite for infrastructure assets. ECP is nearing a $8bn close for its ECP VI fund, revising its hard-cap from $7.5bn to $7.8bn after raising $7bn towards the target. Meanwhile, Clifford Capital Asset Management is planning an opportunistic credit fund, with its Energy Transition Acceleration Finance partnership already securing $345m against a $600m goal for the vehicle. Primevest is also eyeing the launch of a €1bn European mobility fund focused on infrastructure such as EV charging facilities for various vehicles. The infrastructure secondaries market is also gaining traction, with Pantheon noting it's becoming a "core allocation for investors" in the space.

Healthcare and Infrastructure Deals Highlight Sector Activity

The healthcare and life sciences sectors are also experiencing notable investment activity. Incline Equity Partners has announced an investment in West Physics as part of its strategy. Discussions around smart healthcare deals and building strong businesses were also highlighted, with McGuire Woods' healthcare department chair Holly Buckley offering insights on the topic. The infrastructure sector, while robust, faces potential headwinds, with fallout from geopolitical events like the Iran war already impacting renewables developers and posing risks of significant disruption. Investors are increasingly focused on the alpha generated by private infrastructure managers, with a forthcoming ranking set to measure value added above market benchmarks at the fund level.