Sector Investment 3h Briefing

Last updated: April 30, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Infrastructure & Private Markets

I Squared achieved a first close of approximately $10 billion for its fourth flagship fund, signaling continued strong appetite for global infrastructure assets, alongside securing about $2 billion for its Growth Markets Infrastructure Fund II. This fundraising momentum contrasts somewhat with the broader private real estate sector, where investors are reportedly adopting a more positive sentiment even as realized returns have yet to fully rebound from recent market pressures.