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Sweden's EQT sets $24.5 billion target for infrastructure fund

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Posted on May 31, 2026

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· Last updated: May 31, 2026

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Sweden’s EQT Targets $24.5 Billion for Infrastructure VII Fund

EQT Sets Ambitious Target for New Infrastructure Fund

Fundraising Announcement

May 31 (Reuters) - EQT has set the target size for its Infrastructure VII fund at 21 billion euros ($24.48 billion), the Swedish private equity group said on Sunday.

Potential Fund Size Variations

The actual fund size will depend on the outcome of the fundraising process and could be higher or lower than the target size, EQT said.

Currency Exchange Rate

($1 = 0.8577 euros)

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Rishabh Jaiswal in BengaluruEditing by David Goodman)

Key Takeaways

  • EQT’s Infrastructure VII fund aims to raise €21 billion (~US$24.48 billion), marking a sizable increase from its prior Infrastructure VI fund, which closed at €21.5 billion in March 2025 (eqtgroup.com).
  • EQT Infrastructure VI surpassed its €20 billion target, closing at a hard cap of €21.5 billion, supported by diversified institutional and private wealth investors across global regions (business-standard.com).
  • EQT has steadily scaled its infrastructure funds: from Infrastructure IV at €9 billion (2018), Infrastructure V at €15.7 billion (2020), to Infrastructure VI at €21.5 billion (2023), reflecting growing investor demand (eqtgroup.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the target size for EQT's Infrastructure VII fund?
The target size for EQT's Infrastructure VII fund is 21 billion euros ($24.48 billion).
Who is launching the Infrastructure VII fund?
The Infrastructure VII fund is being launched by Swedish private equity group EQT.
Can the actual fund size differ from EQT’s target?
Yes, the final fund size may be higher or lower depending on the fundraising outcome.
What is the euro to US dollar exchange rate mentioned?
The article states that $1 equals 0.8577 euros.

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