In our previous article, ‘The structural case for infrastructure’, we focused on the investment potential of private infrastructure – spanning cutting-edge transport networks, transformative energy transition projects, data centres and essential services such as education and healthcare. We now move from the structural backdrop to the practical question of how investors can work through the variety of options available.

The infrastructure market is often discussed as if it were a single block, yet it spans a wide spectrum of assets, operating models, and risk profiles. To bring clarity, private infrastructure investments are commonly grouped into four strategies: Core, Core Plus, Value-Added, and Opportunistic. Each reflects a different mix of operational complexity, risk, and return expectations. Understanding these distinctions gives investors a clearer framework for building exposure that fits their goals, preferences, and risk appetite.

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