I Squared Capital has launched a new platform to bring institutional infrastructure investments to the private wealth market.

The platform, ISQ OpenInfra, will be supported by a new dedicated team of private wealth professionals, who will work closely with financial advisors, private banks, and distribution partners.

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“ISQ OpenInfra reflects the firm’s commitment to provide institutional-quality infrastructure opportunities to a broader investor base,” said Gautam Bhandari, I Squared Capital’s co-founder. “As an asset class, infrastructure has shifted from being a niche allocation to becoming a cornerstone of resilient investment portfolios,” he added.

Given the mounting fiscal pressures on governments, the role of private capital will be increasingly important to update infrastructure projects, the Miami-based infrastructure specialist said.

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“Allowing the private wealth channel to tap infrastructure will enable us to invest additional capital in the energy transition, digital connectivity initiatives and AI projects reshaping the global economy,” said Yves Meyer-Bülow, ISQ OpenInfra Fund’s chief investment officer. “We believe each of these dynamic assets are long-term investments resilient to inflation and economic fluctuations.”

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