Sector Investment 3 Days

Last updated: August 18, 2026, 12:17 AM ET

Personnel Moves

Hesta saw the departure of Will Mac Aulay, its head of unlisted assets, marking a notable shift in leadership within the Australian superannuation fund's infrastructure and private markets division.

Fundraising

SkyKnight Capital successfully closed its fifth fund at $2 billion, underscoring continued investor appetite for healthcare-focused private equity strategies. The vehicle will target growth-stage healthcare companies across North America and Europe.

Infrastructure & AI

Macquarie and GIC launched an Anthropic joint venture, while Nvidia signaled its intent to create a new asset class through AI infrastructure exposure. Igneo secured a German waste management acquisition, edging out Antin. The deal highlights growing competition for renewable energy assets in Europe.

Energy Transition

EQT launched an open-ended AI infrastructure strategy focused on behind-the-meter energy solutions, reflecting growing emphasis on grid flexibility and localized power generation to support data center expansion. The approach addresses critical power demands from AI-driven compute facilities.