Bain Capital on aviation real estate as a hybrid of real estate and infrastructure by Andrea Zander | Apr 8, 2026 This niche sector is growing alongside the expansion of alternative real estate. The industry remains fragmented, creating opportunities to scale platforms and improve performance through consolidation. In an exclusive IREI Q&A, Jared Melnik and Chris Leddy, managing directors at Bain Capital, discuss how the firm defines aviation real estate, evaluates opportunities within the sector and approaches investment and operations in this evolving space.
EQT Foundation supports Elemental Impact with strategic grant to accelerate first-of-a-kind climate infrastructure financing by Released | Apr 7, 2026 EQT Foundation has committed €500,000 ($577,000) in funding to Elemental Impact to accelerate the development of a new financing approach aimed at bringing first-of-a-kind (FOAK) climate infrastructure projects to commercial reality.
Blackstone acquires 49% stake in Rowan Digital Infrastructure by Released | Apr 7, 2026 Blackstone has acquired a 49 percent stake in Rowan Digital Infrastructure, a $3.8 billion Denver-based hyperscale data center developer.
California representative delivers $1m for Omnitrans’ zero-emission electric buses and infrastructure by Released | Apr 7, 2026 U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar (California) has announced that he secured $1 million in community project funding for Omnitrans’ Battery Electric Buses and Installation of Charging Infrastructure project.
Perspectives: GP stakes in real assets — real or questionable alignment of interests? by Geoffrey Dohrmann | Apr 7, 2026 For more than a decade, GP stakes investing has been a fixture of the private equity landscape. Specialist firms have raised billions of dollars to buy minority interests in general partners, offering managers permanent capital, balance-sheet strength and the ability to scale. Now, the trend is migrating into real estate, infrastructure and other real asset strategies. The question is no longer what GP-stakes investing is, but whether its arrival in our corner of the market is a healthy development for investors who rely on alignment, discipline and long-term stewardship.
La Caisse commits to Australia-based data center operator by Andrea Zander | Apr 7, 2026 La Caisse has committed A$1 billion ($692 million) to support a subordinated hybrid securities offering by NEXTDC Limited, an Australia-based data center operator, marking a significant step in the company’s growth strategy and capital expansion efforts.
NextEra Energy receives approval to develop up to 10GW of natural gas‑powered generation by Released | Apr 6, 2026 NextEra Energy, an energy infrastructure builder in the United States, has confirmed the approval of the development of up to 10 gigawatts of natural gas‑powered generation in Texas and Pennsylvania.
CoreWeave closes landmark $8.5 billion financing facility, achieving first investment-grade rated GPU-backed financing by Released | Apr 6, 2026 CoreWeave has announced it has closed an $8.5 billion delayed draw term loan facility (DDTL 4.0 Facility), supporting the continued expansion of its AI cloud platform.
Antin acquires Sapphire Gas Solutions from Apollo Funds by Released | Apr 6, 2026 Antin Infrastructure Partners has announced today that it has acquired Sapphire Gas Solutions, a vertically integrated provider of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquified natural gas (LNG) solutions, from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo.
ITE Management expands intermodal platform with acquisition of CS Leasing by Released | Apr 6, 2026 ITE Management, an alternative asset manager focused on industrial transportation and infrastructure, has announced the acquisition of CS Leasing Holding PTE Ltd., a global container lessor, specializing in ISO (International Organization of Standardization) tank containers and dry freight specials, with approximately 55,000 units deployed across four continents.
AirTrunk plans $1.5b Singapore REIT IPO by Released | Apr 6, 2026 AirTrunk, the data center operator acquired by Blackstone in 2024, is preparing for a potential Singapore REIT listing that could raise about $1.5 billion, according to media outlets.
Microsoft deepens its commitment to Japan with $10 billion investment in AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, and workforce by Released | Apr 3, 2026 Microsoft has announced a $10 billion (¥1.6 trillion) investment in Japan from 2026 through 2029, built around three pillars: technology, trust and talent.
Igneo Infrastructure Partners announces establishment of cold storage platform with acquisition of Mattingly Cold Storage by Released | Apr 3, 2026 Igneo Infrastructure Partners, a global infrastructure investment manager with $23.6 billion in assets under management, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Mattingly Cold Storage (MCS), a 275,000-square-foot multi-temperature, post-production focused cold storage business located in Zanesville, Ohio.
Enrico Del Prete joins CVC DIF as partner and co-head of value-add strategy by Released | Apr 3, 2026 CVC DIF has announced the appointment of Enrico Del Prete as a partner and co-head of its value-add strategy.
Equitix strengthens North American footprint with increased ownership of the I‑4 Ultimate Project in Florida by Released | Apr 3, 2026 Equitix, a small‑to‑mid‑market infrastructure investor based in Europe, has announced that John Laing Investments Ltd. (JLIL), jointly owned 50-50 by Equitix and John Laing Group Ltd., has reached financial close on the acquisition of Skanska’s 50 percent stake in the I‑4 Ultimate Project, thereby securing full ownership of the asset and strengthening its North American platform.
