Preference towards equity-based returns in private infrastructure investing
When asked about their institution’s investment focus in private infrastructure, a greater number of LPs (31%), of those that indicated a preference, focus on equity‑based returns.
While yield-based returns can provide stable income, equity returns offer potential for higher capital appreciation as a result of the different risk/reward profile.
North America leads as the most attractive region for private infrastructure investment
More than half of LPs believe that North America stands out as the most appealing region for private market infrastructure investment over the next five years.
The region’s stable and mature market, coupled with a strong regulatory framework, provide attractive conditions for investors, whilst also offering a broad spectrum of infrastructure opportunities. A substantial 30% of respondents identified Europe as holding significant appeal, whilst 16% perceived the rest of the world as an attractive proposition for such investments.