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Last updated: August 4, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Infrastructure Fundraisings and Deals

KKR has achieved a significant fundraising milestone, closing its latest flagship infrastructure fund at $19.2 billion. This total surpasses the $17 billion raised for its prior fund in March 2022, marking it as KKR's largest fundraising effort to date. Infrastructure remains a strong focus for KKR's real assets division. Australia, Aware Super is nearing A$250 billion in assets under management following discussions to merge with Prime Super. This proposed merger would incorporate Prime Super's approximately A$8 billion in assets under management into Aware Super's substantial capital pool.

Global Infrastructure and Investment Trends

Kuwait has secured the largest foreign direct investment deal ever recorded, signaling substantial global infrastructure development. Meanwhile, Nuveen is experiencing high-profile departures, with its global heads of clean energy stepping down. These movements highlight evolving dynamics within the energy and infrastructure investment landscape. The healthcare sector is also seeing strategic capital discussions, with Amanda Blank, CEO of Founders Beauty Group, participating in conversations on growth and capital strategy.