GIP - Global Infrastructure Partners (part of BlackRock)

Top-3 global infra manager. Acquired by BlackRock (2024). Energy, transport, water, waste. II100 rank 3 (2023).

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is an American infrastructure investment fund and a prominent independent manager in the sector. Founded in May 2006 and headquartered in New York City, GIP specializes in equity and selected debt investments in large, complex assets across various sectors, including energy, transportation, telecommunications, water, and waste. The firm has raised multiple flagship funds, managing over $100 billion in assets and employing around 150 investment and operational professionals. GIP focuses on high-quality infrastructure assets that generate predictable cash flows. Its investment strategy emphasizes deep sector expertise, active asset management, and strategic partnerships. The firm targets infrastructure businesses where it can leverage its competitive edge, employing an industry-focused approach to mitigate economic and sector risks. GIP also manages credit-focused funds, totaling over $4 billion, and maintains a diversified portfolio that includes significant investments in energy, transportation, water, waste, and telecommunications.

Fund manager. based in. LP type: Asset Manager. AUM approximately 176.25 USD billion. Asset class focus: Infrastructure. Sectors: capital_formation_bridge, infrastructure, infra_mgr_top100_2025. Active real asset investor