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KKR wraps up sophomore Asia Pacific infrastructure fund at $6.4bn

The fund's investors include public and corporate pensions, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowment funds, and asset managers.

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton LLP represented KKR as primary fund counsel for this fundraise
  • KKR’s Asia Pacific infrastructure platform has grown to approximately $13 billion in assets under management since its inception in 2019

KKR has closed its second Asia Pacific infrastructure fund at $6.4 billion.

The fund’s investors include public and corporate pensions, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowment funds, and asset managers.

The pool is focused on infrastructure-related investments across Asia Pacific.

Keith Kim, a partner on KKR’s infrastructure team based in Seoul, said in a statement, “Our ability to create investment opportunities and successfully fundraise in a challenging macro environment reflects the strength of our localized teams who have a deep understanding of the markets and business landscapes where we invest, as well as KKR’s global expertise and capabilities. We are pleased to significantly deepen our commitment to Asia’s infrastructure sector through the fund.”

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP represented KKR as primary fund counsel for this fundraise.

KKR’s Asia Pacific infrastructure platform has grown to approximately $13 billion in assets under management since its inception in 2019.