Singapore-based private equity firm, Seraya Partners, has successfully overseen an oversubscription of its Asia infrastructure fund, raising $800M, surpassing the projected $750M. The fund is primarily focused on digital infrastructure and energy transition investments.
- Worldwide Participation: The firm has attracted capital from a diverse range of global institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, insurers, and family offices spread across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. High-profile investors include the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Alberta Investment Management Company, and BlackRock.
- Division of Funding: The fund plans to concentrate on mid-market opportunities related to energy transition and digital infrastructure, primarily in developed Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia markets, with an average investment of $100M.
- State of the Sector: As per the Asian Development Bank, an estimated $1.7 trillion will be invested annually in infrastructure across Asia through 2030 to meet the present demand.
This development highlights the growing global interest in the Asia Pacific’s digital and energy transition sectors and underscores the critical role of private equity in bridging the region’s infrastructure gap.
