Global Infrastructure Partners

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is a private equity firm founded in 2006, specializing in infrastructure investments across the energy, transport, digital infrastructure, and water and waste management sectors. With approximately $170 billion in assets under management as of 2025, GIP has a global presence with offices in New York, London, Stamford, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Mumbai, Delhi, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The firm employs around 150 investment and operational professionals and has a portfolio of over 40 companies generating more than $75 billion in annual revenue and employing approximately 115,000 people worldwide. GIP's notable investments include Gatwick Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Sydney Airport, CyrusOne (data centers), Suez (water and waste), Pacific National and Italo (rail), Peel Ports and Port of Melbourne, and several major renewables platforms, including Clearway, Vena, Atlas, and Eolian. In January 2024, BlackRock acquired GIP for $12.5 billion, aiming to create a premier global infrastructure investment firm. The combined platform, branded as Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), continues to be led by Bayo Ogunlesi and the Office of the Chairman. The acquisition has expanded BlackRock's private markets assets under management by approximately 40%, enhancing its infrastructure investment capabilities. GIP's investment strategy focuses on real infrastructure assets, leveraging its in-depth industry knowledge to originate proprietary transactions and conduct extensive due diligence. The firm's approach also emphasizes business improvement, with a dedicated team delivering operational enhancements to its portfolio companies. GIP's diverse portfolio spans various sectors, including energy, transport, digital infrastructure, and water and waste management, reflecting its commitment to supporting the global energy transition and infrastructure development.