Infrastructure at Goldman Sachs Alternatives has announced that it has raised more than $3 billion at the aggregated first close of West Street Infrastructure Partners V (WSIP V) achieving 75 percent of its $4 billion target in less than six months. Commitments were secured from a diverse global institutional investor base, including sovereign wealth funds, pension plans and global insurance companies, spanning North America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. 80 percent of the fund’s initial commitments are from investors from prior vintages, highlighting the franchise’s long-term partnerships.
WSIP V is the fifth vintage of Goldman Sachs Alternatives' flagship infrastructure fund series, building on a proven 20-year track record. Across four preceding vintages, the team has executed more than 40 investments spanning various geographies and subsectors under a range of economic conditions.
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