Sector Investment 3 Days

Last updated: August 20, 2026, 10:11 PM ET

AI Infrastructure

Nvidia and partners pledged $500bn to back compute as a new investable infrastructure asset class, raising questions over whether investors will recognise it as such. Houlihan Lokey notes the energy-digital infrastructure loop is accelerating, illustrating the practical buildout of AI infrastructure to the tune of $500bn.

Renewable Energy

CIP hit a $3bn final close for its second growth markets renewables strategy, benefiting from strong support from existing investors despite geopolitical headwinds. The Dutch IMAS Foundation, set up by the IKEA founder, remains wary of erratic US policy and avoids large infrastructure GPs, expressing scepticism over hype surrounding certain infrastructure assets.

Healthcare Private Equity

Warburg Pincus led an investor group to acquire a controlling interest in PANTHERx Rare in a $7bn deal, marking a significant healthcare private equity transaction. Meanwhile, Hesta saw its head of unlisted assets Will Mac Aulay depart, with Gary Greene serving as acting general manager while a replacement is sought.