While the fundraising environment remains challenging, resilient primary deals in the renewable energy sector demonstrate the relevance of the energy transition as an enduring investment theme.
The volume of North America-focused funds closing has fallen from a peak in 2021, but investors remain attracted to opportunities in the region
Record-low levels of dry powder could affect asset valuations in the long term, while risk to the deals market in the short term is contained given slowing capital calls
Fund managers are concerned about the impact of the geopolitical landscape on return generation, while investors appear less worried about interest rates following rate cuts