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For years, the mid-market has been viewed as infrastructure’s secret sweet spot. However, that description is no longer entirely accurate. The market has evolved into one of the most dynamic and strategically important segments for investors. As infrastructure has matured...

The world has been paying close attention to the prices of oil and gas since the conflict in the Middle East started, and rightly so considering the impact it has on inflation and economic stability. For investors, this volatility is...

Describe your role at Ancala? Fundamentally, our asset management team is laser-focused on value creation. I am on the boards of five portfolio companies. My role is to help create value within those businesses to deliver enhanced returns for our...

Mid-market infrastructure assets present investors with significant opportunities for enhanced risk-adjusted returns. They are large enough to be essential but typically not yet fully professionalised and present broad opportunities for growth. For experienced investors, this offers significant opportunity to create...

The need for emergency aerial services is rising. Around the world, events that require an emergency response in areas such as firefighting, search and rescue or medical evacuations are becoming more frequent. The traditional ‘windows’ in which such events occur...

Around the world, energy security is becoming a policy priority. In large part, this new focus stems from a fear of energy weaponisation. In a world marked by increasingly volatile geopolitical tensions, interconnected energy systems can be used as pawns...

The first half of 2025 has highlighted the fragility of some of the major infrastructure systems societies rely on. The Iberian blackout and the multi-day closure of London Heathrow Airport were stark reminders of just how badly things can go...

Over the past year, the world has witnessed a sequence of climate-related events, underscoring the escalating consequences of climate change. Record-high ocean temperatures, unprecedented flooding and prolonged heatwaves have led to severe droughts and significant agricultural disruption. These developments reinforce...

What’s the role of an Industry Partner? Kurt: Having worked within the infrastructure market for over 30 years, I can confidently state Ancala’s Industry Partner approach is a real differentiator. We are heavily involved with the portfolio companies and deeply...

One of the winners of tomorrow’s US economy could be one of the icons of its past: its railroads. Stretching coast to coast over 140,000 miles of track, the US rail network is set to play a critical part in...