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.
Forest Road Launches CenterNode, with up to $750m in capital commitments from institutional investors by Released | Apr 3, 2026 The Forest Road Co. has announced the launch of CenterNode Group, its dedicated alternative energy investment arm, alongside up to $750 million in initial capital commitments from institutional investors, including Liberty Mutual Investments (LMI), the investment firm for Liberty Mutual.
DigitalBridge and JEXI complete acquisition of selected data center assets from NEC Corp. by Released | Apr 2, 2026 DigitalBridge Group, a global investor in digital infrastructure, and Japan Extensive Infrastructure (JEXI) have announced the completion of the acquisition of select data center assets from NEC Corp. by their respective affiliated funds.
InfraVia announces creation of Supernova Power, a U.K.-focused flexible power platform by Released | Apr 2, 2026 InfraVia has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in both Mercia Power Response and Balance Power Projects and will merge the two companies into Supernova Power.
TotalEnergies and Masdar to form $2.2 billion joint venture to accelerate renewable energy growth in Asia by Released | Apr 2, 2026 TotalEnergies, a global integrated multi‑energy company, and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy firm, have signed a binding agreement to establish a $2.2 billion 50/50 joint venture (JV) that will merge their onshore renewable activities in nine countries across Asia.
CBRE adds senior data center capital markets expertise in Asia Pacific by Released | Apr 2, 2026 CBRE has appointed Neil Bear-Hetherington as director, data centers, capital markets, Asia Pacific (APAC).
Perspectives: The total portfolio approach — what its rise means for real assets by Geoffrey Dohrmann | Apr 2, 2026 For decades, institutional portfolios were built around a familiar architecture: equities, fixed income and alternatives, each in its own silo. This traditional strategic asset allocation (SAA) model served investors well in an era of stable correlations and predictable macroeconomic patterns. But the world has changed. Asset class boundaries have blurred, markets have become more complex, and investors increasingly need to respond to opportunities and risks in real time.
SPONSORED: Palistar – Finding the infrastructure opportunity in the AI revolution by Sheila Hopkins | Apr 1, 2026 In a sponsored interview published in the April issue of Institutional Investing in Infrastructure, Josh Oboler, investment partner at Palistar, notes that AI is a huge tailwind for all the subsectors because all will benefit from the demand for power and connectivity it creates.
SPONSORED: Ridgewood Infrastructure – Navigating the complexities of water P3s by Sheila Hopkins | Apr 1, 2026 In a sponsored interview published in the April issue of Institutional Investing in Infrastructure, Sam Lissner, partner at Ridgewood Infrastructure, outlines how Ridgewood is taking advantage of the opportunities emerging where aging infrastructure, regulatory requirements and demographic growth intersect.
SPONSORED: Schroders Greencoat – U.S. energy transition investing: Putting fundamentals first by Sheila Hopkins | Apr 1, 2026 The need for incremental power supplies, combined with favorable economic drivers, make up the primary engine of the U.S. energy transition.
Capstone Green Energy closes $112.5m strategic investment by Released | Apr 1, 2026 Capstone Green Energy Holdings, a provider of behind-the-meter clean microturbine energy solutions for industrial and commercial operations, with solutions designed for emerging datacenter applications, has announced the closing of its previously announced $112.5 million strategic investment led by funds managed by Monarch Alternative Capital.
PGIM appoints Robert Sockin as U.S. economist by Released | Apr 1, 2026 PGIM has named Robert Sockin as its U.S. economist, effective immediately. With $1.5 trillion in assets under management, PGIM is a global asset manager and among the largest global fixed income managers.
