EQT Infrastructure VI, which launched in December 2022 with a target fund size of €20 billion ($22 billion), has achieved its first close with fee-generating commitments of approximately €11 billion ($12 billion), as of July 14.
The value-add infrastructure fund will focus on five primary sectors: digital, energy, transportation and logistics, environmental and social themes. Investments will be located predominantly in Europe and North America (with an ability to invest in other countries outside these regions, with an Asia Pacific focus).
EQT Infrastructure VI will seek to deploy €200 million to €1 billion ($224 million to $1.1 billion) of equity checks in approximately 15 to 20 companies. EQT Infrastructure VI’s signed investments include LazerLogistics, SK Shieldus and Wind Tre.
EQT said in its half-year report for 2023 that a significant majority of the fund is expected to be raised this year, with fundraising set to continue well into 2024. In th