Infrastructure investments are a unique category within the realm of private market assets. They are characterized by their provision of services that have a relatively inelastic demand, meaning they are less susceptible to market cyclicality or economic shocks. For instance,…

Infrastructure investments, due to their high complexity and longevity, stand apart from other asset classes. This complexity necessitates the need for investors to either develop or engage advisers with specific legal and sector-specific technical expertise to conduct due diligence. This…

Infrastructure assets, such as highways, power plants, or water treatment facilities, are a unique type of private market investment. Unlike venture capital or real estate investments, which can be transformed or repurposed over time, infrastructure assets are characterized by their…

 Infrastructure investments, a subset of private market investments, are characterized by their diverse forms and scales. These investments can range from fund investments in a portfolio of infrastructure assets or projects, to co-investments, or even direct investments in a…

Infrastructure assets and private commercial real estate investments are two distinct types of investments that share some common features but also have significant differences. Both involve large, heterogeneous, illiquid investments in real assets that often follow a distinct development life…

Real estate investments are a pivotal part of diversification strategies away from traditional public fixed-income and equity securities. They serve as an effective hedge against inflation due to their tangible asset nature and are a reliable source of cash flows….

Private timberland investment is a unique form of investment that emerged from a shift in ownership from private forest product companies in the United States to tax-exempt pensions and other investors seeking portfolio diversification. The value of timberland, similar to…

Real estate evaluation is a pivotal process in the real estate industry. It involves a comprehensive assessment of a property’s physical attributes, operational costs, expected rental rates, and future market dynamics that could influence income and potential capital appreciation. This…

In private real estate, understanding the key economic value drivers is crucial. These drivers determine the expected income and price appreciation of a property, based on its current and future economic use. This could be for residential or commercial purposes….

Private real estate debt and equity investments are unique types of investments that have specific characteristics. These characteristics are derived from the economic value that these investments can generate from current and future agricultural use or the timber growth cycle,…