Waste Management & Infrastructure

Ara Infrastructure Fund I is an infrastructure fund managed by Ara Partners and located in Houston, Texas. Ara Partners plans to acquire majority interests in 8 to 10 companies generating cash flow but not to its full potential. As of March 2024, it has acquired majority stakes in two companies developing biofuels rail terminals: Lincoln Terminal Holdings in Greenville, South Carolina; and USD Clean Fuels in Houston. In May 2025, the fund reached final close with US$800 million.

GEF US Climate Solutions Fund II LP is a private equity fund managed by GEF Capital Partners. It focuses on investing in North America-based lower middle-market companies that have developed solutions to address climate change and pollution mitigation. The fund exceeded its original $250 million target, closing with $325 million of capital commitments. Limited partners in Fund II include various climate change-focused institutions such as Blue Earth Capital, HQ Capital, ODDO BHF, INGKA Investments, GEM Investments, Första AP-fonden, Quilvest Capital Partners, Granite Capital Management, and Nordea. The fund aims to support small-scale businesses critical to the transition to a net zero and circular economy by providing both capital and guidance from impact investors. GEF Capital invests in companies in sectors including clean energy, energy efficiency, waste, water, and resource efficiency. As of May 2024, the fund has invested in six companies: InSite, a Washington DC-headquartered provider of software used by real estate owners and operators to reduce energy usage and improve building performance in order to meet sustainability goals (2021); Lifecycle Renewables, a Massachusetts-based recycler of used cooking oil into a branded heating oil that is used by universities, hospitals and utility companies to attain net zero carbon emission targets (2022); Murf E-Bikes, a California-based designer and maker of electric bikes (2022); Polargy, a California-based designer of energy efficient systems for hot and cold aisle containment systems, modular walls and structural ceilings in data centers (2023); Civic Renewables, a Maryland-based provider of residential solar energy installation services (2023); and Next Step Energy Solutions, a Colorado-based provider of LED lighting systems used in the healthcare, manufacturing and commercial real estate sectors (2023).. With the closing of Fund II, GEF Capital welcomed two new operating partners, bringing expertise in carbon credit development, sales, marketing, and operational support to deepen value creation and impact for portfolio companies. The fund aims to showcase that environmental outcomes can result in strong financial and environmental benefits. FirstPoint Equity served as the lead placement agent for GEF Capital in fundraising for Fund II, attracting a broad spectrum of responsible investors. Additional placement agent services were provided by Asante Capital, TritonLake, and Impactus Partners. Latham & Watkins served as legal counsel for the formation of Fund II.

The GIP Australia Fund II has completed fundraising with aggregate committed capital of A$4.0 billion, at the upper end of the target A$3.0 – 4.0 billion range. The fund has commitments from institutional investors across Australia, Asia, Europe, and North America, with the majority of commitments coming from Australian institutions. GIPA II is a dedicated Australasia-focused open-ended fund that seeks to capture attractive investment opportunities in areas with favorable demographic, economic, and regulatory conditions, as well as rapidly growing demand for private infrastructure investments. The region represents one of the most active infrastructure markets globally, and GIP currently manages investments in nine infrastructure assets in Australia. The fund targets investment opportunities in the energy, transport, digital infrastructure, and water and waste management sectors. It aims to capitalize on opportunities in areas underpinned by favorable demographic, economic, and regulatory conditions, as well as rapidly growing demand for private infrastructure investments. The majority of GIPA II’s commitments, by value, are from Australian institutions.

The GIP Emerging Markets Fund I is focused on investing in infrastructure opportunities in 11 Target Countries in Asia and Latin America. The fund seeks to capture investment opportunities in these geographies that are underpinned by favorable demographic, economic, and regulatory conditions coupled with a rapidly growing demand for private infrastructure investments. This indicates a focus on sectors such as energy, transport, digital infrastructure, and water and waste management. The fund closed $2.1 billion in commitments in March 2024. The fund has attracted a diversified investor base, including public and private pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, financial institutions, asset managers, endowments, and family offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. This indicates a broad geographic focus and a wide range of potential investment targets within the emerging markets. With over $1 billion already deployed across a diversified portfolio of assets, the fund has a financial target of making significant investments in infrastructure projects in the target countries. The fund's leadership expressed confidence in the investment climate in these emerging markets, emphasizing the potential for positive economic impact for communities.

ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund III is a 2021 vintage infrastructure value-added fund managed by I Squared Capital. The fund closed at its legal cap of $15 billion, surpassing the initial target of $12 billion, with commitments from over 200 institutional investors across 27 countries. Including a dedicated co-investment vehicle, the fund has $15.5 billion in investable capital. The fund focuses on investments in sectors such as transportation, water and waste management, telecommunications, renewable energy, supply chains and logistics, energy transition, and digital infrastructure. It aims to make impact investments in infrastructure, preferring to invest in 15 to 20 companies globally. ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund III seeks to address critical challenges in a post-COVID world, including climate change, supply chain disruptions, digital transformation, and the energy transition. The fund targets gross returns of 15–20% and a cash yield of 6%.

MVI Fund III, managed by Stockholm-based MVI Advisors, achieved a final close at its SEK 2 billion hard cap in April 2025. The fund was oversubscribed after just five months of fundraising, reflecting strong investor confidence in MVI's strategy. This third fund represents an 84% increase in size compared to its predecessor, underscoring MVI's growth and the appeal of its investment approach. The fund attracted a diversified investor base, including returning LPs and new institutional investors from the EU and the U.S., such as Ingka Investment and Saga Private Equity. MVI Fund III continues the firm's focus on acquiring controlling stakes in founder-led, asset-light companies within the Nordic region, emphasizing sectors with strong buy-and-build potential. MVI Fund III has already made its first platform investment, establishing a Nordic environmental and sustainability platform through a partnership with Ametalis and the acquisitions of Envima, Westberg Vibrations- och Omgivningskontroll, and Natur og Samfunn. This investment aligns with MVI's thematic focus on sustainability and circular economy initiatives.

Macquarie Asset Management’s Macquarie Infrastructure Partners VI (MIP VI), a 2022‑vintage core‑plus infrastructure fund, achieved a final close at approximately $6.8 billion, with a hard cap targeting $7–8 billion—anchored by ~70 % re‑investment from existing LPs and North American investors. The fund focuses on transportation, digital infrastructure, utilities, energy, waste and social infrastructure across the Americas. Its core-plus approach emphasizes stable, income-generating assets with inflation linkage, high barriers to entry, and structural, contracted characteristics. MIP VI has deployed capital into several landmark assets, including a 40 % stake in Dow-linked US utility infrastructure, Montreal Met Airport, SwyftFiber, and Brazil’s Monte Rodovias toll roads. It aims for a 10–12 % net IRR and 4–6 % annual cash yield, investing $50–125 million per project.

Oaktree Power Opportunities Fund VII is the latest installment in Oaktree Capital Management’s long-running strategy focused on investing in companies that provide essential products and services to critical infrastructure sectors. With a target size of $2.5 billion, the fund aims to capitalize on transformative trends such as decarbonization, electrification, and modernization of utility networks. It seeks to partner with established businesses that are well-positioned to benefit from these shifts, particularly in the electric power, natural gas, water, and wastewater industries. The fund's investment approach emphasizes value creation through operational improvements and strategic growth initiatives. Oaktree leverages its deep sector expertise and extensive executive network to work closely with portfolio company management teams. This collaborative approach aims to drive performance enhancements, identify new market opportunities, and strengthen operational capabilities. Geographically, Fund VII focuses on opportunities in North America and Europe, regions where infrastructure modernization and energy transition efforts are accelerating. The fund targets companies that are not startups or turnarounds but are proven performers with strong market positions. By investing in such companies, Oaktree aims to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for its investors while contributing to the advancement of critical infrastructure.

The Eurazeo Planetary Boundaries Fund 1 (EPBF) is a next-generation impact buyout vehicle focused on companies that contribute to restoring or adapting to Earth’s critical environmental limits, as defined by the planetary boundaries framework. Launched with a target of €750 million, the fund invests in small to mid-market companies offering scalable solutions in areas like circular economy, biodiversity, low-carbon energy, and sustainable agriculture. EPBF integrates scientific guidance and measurable impact KPIs into its investment strategy, aligning financial success with environmental progress. Managed by Eurazeo partners Erwann Le Ligné and Wilfried Piskula, the fund is backed by a high-level advisory board with experts from science, policy, and industry. Its first investment is in Bioline AgroSciences, a leader in natural pest control, marking a strong commitment to eco-positive innovation.

The ELIDO II fund by Warren Equity Partners will invest in lower middle market companies that provide products and services used to maintain, operate, and upgrade infrastructure assets. This fund will focus on middle market companies that are active in the operations and maintenance of critical infrastructure. Warren Equity has a track record of identifying and working with high-quality companies and management teams in their core sectors. The fund will target companies capitalizing on growth opportunities in one of the fastest growing segments in the private markets. ELIDO II is a complementary strategy to Warren Equity’s flagship fund series and is backed by a group of new and returning limited partners. Warren Equity’s assets under management now total approximately $4.6 billion, with ELIDO II closing above target and hard cap with more than $550 million in capital commitments. The fund is backed by endowments, pension funds, fund of funds, and family offices, and aims to invest in and build great companies, leveraging all of Warren Equity’s resources. Aqueduct Capital Group served as the placement agent for ELIDO II, and Kirkland & Ellis provided legal services for the fund.