Through its investment in 3i Infrastructure plc, 3i is committed to building its exposure to a portfolio of high quality infrastructure assets that is diversified across the different stages of the asset life cycle and with a balanced risk profile within the sector. 

It seeks investment opportunities across the globe, but with a focus on Europe, North America and Asia.

3i defines infrastructure as asset-intensive businesses providing essential services over the long-term, often on a regulated basis or with a significant component of revenue and costs that are subject to long-term contracts.  3i looks for infrastructure businesses that:

• have a significant underlying asset base

• generate stable returns

• can create value primarily through optimisation of capital structure with less of a focus on planned transformational and operational change than would typically be seen with a private equity asset

• are more resistant to economic cycles

• reflect inflationary trends

• demonstrate potential for material capital growth.