EQT Infrastructure VI Raises EUR 21.5 Billion, Exceeding Target
Funding | Mar 28, 2025 | EQT
EQT, the global investment organization, has successfully closed its prominent infrastructure fund, EQT Infrastructure VI, at a total of EUR 21.5 billion in commitments. The fund, which raises EUR 21.3 billion in fee-generating assets under management, surpassed its original target of EUR 20 billion and hit the hard-cap limit. This closure marks a 35% increase from its predecessor fund, underpinned by solid backing from both existing and new investors worldwide, including pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and insurance companies. The fund focuses on infrastructure investments that offer essential services across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific. Key themes for investments include digital infrastructure, energy solutions, and decarbonization measures. The fund has already committed approximately 45-50% of its capital across various projects globally, including partnerships with notable companies such as EdgeConnex and T-Mobile to acquire Lumos in the US.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Infrastructure Investment
Geography
- Global – EQT Infrastructure VI has received commitments from investors spanning the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and the Nordics.
Industry
- Private Equity – EQT is a private equity and investment firm that manages various funds and vehicles focusing on real assets and private capital investments globally.
- Infrastructure Investment – The article predominantly covers EQT's investment in infrastructure which includes key areas like energy distribution, digital infrastructure, and social infrastructure.
Financials
- EUR 21.5 billion – Total commitments raised by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund.
- EUR 21.3 billion – Fee-generating assets under management by EQT Infrastructure VI.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQT | Infrastructure Fund Manager | Company | A global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies with a track record of developing companies across multiple geographies and sectors. |
| Masoud Homayoun | Head of Infrastructure | Person | Provides leadership to the infrastructure sector teams at EQT and strategic oversight on investment projects. |
| Lennart Blecher | Head of Real Assets | Person | Oversees EQT's real assets business segment, encompassing infrastructure strategies. |
| Suzanne Donohoe | Chief Commercial Officer | Person | Manages commercial operations and client relations at EQT. |
| EQT Infrastructure VI | Fund | Company | A flagship infrastructure fund managed by EQT, focused on investments in essential service infrastructure. |