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The infrastructure talent market has entered a new phase. Record fundraising has masked a more complex reality beneath
the headlines: leadership transitions are accelerating, succession planning has moved from advisory footnote to strategic
priority, and the firms that navigate this well will be measurably better positioned for their next capital raise.

Private Equity continues to demonstrate strong momentum as an asset class, albeit with notable headwinds. Beneath the headline figures, however, the industry is undergoing meaningful structural transformation impacting both fundraising and investment hiring cycles.

In our latest thought piece, we explore hiring trends across the past 18 months, focusing on the European market across investment and fundraising professionals, whilst on specific granular trends. We also look ahead to how talent dynamics are expected to develop over the next 12 months.

Infrastructure as an asset class continues to demonstrate strong momentum, with record fundraising in 2025 underscoring sustained investor demand. Yet beneath the headline numbers, the industry is experiencing significant structural change. Mega-funds are increasingly dominating the fundraising landscape, while smaller and more specialised boutique strategies are, in some instances, finding conditions more challenging.

In our latest thought piece, we examine hiring patterns across the past 18 months and uncover several notable shifts as the sector evolves. We also consider how talent trends are likely to develop over the next 12 months.