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- June 1, 2026: Vol. 19, Number 6

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European midmarket infrastructure

by Richard Marshall

European midmarket infrastructure sits at the intersection of scale, scarcity and structural tailwinds, potentially offering a differentiated source of diversification and return potential for institutional portfolios.

Scale and breadth remain foundational to Europe’s investment case. The region has sustained one of the deepest and most diversified infrastructure opportunity sets globally, spanning energy, transport, digital and social sectors. Consistently high deal flow and broad sector exposure — particularly in renewables, where Europe has been an early leader — are complemented by access to transport and social infrastructure that is less prevalent in other regions. This depth supports a more consistent pipeline of midsize opportunities, enabling scalable deployment in a segment where transaction volume is structurally higher than in large-cap markets.

Alongside this opportunity set, in our view, the policy backdrop provides a foundation for long-duration ca

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