Global Infrastructure Partners

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) got its start in 2006 when Matthew C. Harris set up shop in New York City with a clear mission: back the big, essential stuff that keeps modern life running, airports, ports, pipelines, power plants, and water systems. Since then, the firm has grown into one of the world's largest dedicated infrastructure investors, managing tens of billions in assets from nine offices spread across London, Stamford, Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Delhi, and Brisbane. Around 150 investment and operational professionals work there, and the portfolio companies they back support roughly 100,000 jobs globally.

GIP's approach leans on hands-on operational know-how, not just financial engineering. The team dives into the businesses they own, working to boost efficiency and long-term performance. That philosophy attracted BlackRock, which completed its acquisition of GIP in 2024, folding the firm into its alternative assets division while keeping the GIP brand intact. The move gave GIP access to BlackRock's massive capital base and global reach, accelerating its dealmaking.

In 2026, GIP has been at the center of several blockbuster moves. It joined a consortium, including EQT, to acquire AES Corporation, a major power generation player, after shareholders gave the nod in June. That deal signals a big push into the electricity sector. GIP also plugged into the AI infrastructure wave, partnering with NVIDIA, Apollo, BlackRock, and others on a $500 billion financing platform for AI compute projects. In July, it helped acquire Aligned Data Centers for $40 billion, a move that cements its role in the data center space. The firm is now gearing up to launch its sixth flagship infrastructure fund, expected later this year. [edit]