Stafford Capital Partners has completed its final closing of Stafford Infrastructure Secondaries Fund V, raising over $1.1 billion and marking its largest infrastructure secondaries vehicle yet, amid rising demand for such investments.
Stafford Capital Partners has completed the final close of Stafford Infrastructure Secondaries Fund V (SISF V), raising more than $1.1 billion for its infrastructure secondaries strategy and bringing the firm’s infrastructure assets under management to $2.7 billion, the firm said.
According to a statement and a letter to investors seen by Secondaries Investor, SISF V is the largest infrastructure secondaries vehicle Stafford has raised to date. The fund attracted commitments from at least 13 investors across Germany, Switzerland, France, the US and Japan and comprises euro- and US dollar-denominated sleeves, the firm said.
SISF V has already committed over 35 percent of its capital across 13 positions and 115 underlying assets spanning transport, digital infrastructure, energy transition, social infrastructure and utilities, Stafford said. The firm expects to have deployed roughly 50 percent of the fund by the first quarter of 2026, the statement added. Industry reporting also noted a weighted average entry discount of 20.4% for the portfolio as of December 2025.
Stafford declined to disclose the split of the $1.1 billion between SISF V and associated vehicles. The firm had previously stated in 2023 that it launched the fund with a €1.3 billion target, but the spokesperson told Secondaries Investor that fund documentation lists a €1 billion target.
“SISF V builds on our proven approach of sourcing off-market opportunities and structuring complex transactions to deliver value for our investors,” William Greene, infrastructure managing partner at Stafford, said in comments to Secondaries Investor. In a letter to investors, Greene added: “The impact of the denominator effect has lessened over 2024, we are now seeing strong liquidity needs from investors heavily exposed into private equity and real estate, creating unprecedented infrastructure secondaries opportunities.”
Founded in 2000, Stafford managed $8.8 billion in assets as of December, and employs 11 professionals in its infrastructure investment team, the firm said.
The close comes as demand for dedicated infrastructure secondaries continues to grow. According to market commentary, several large alternative managers have closed billion-dollar-plus infrastructure secondaries vehicles in recent years; Ares Management closed an infrastructure secondaries fund on $3.3 billion in October, while Blackstone Strategic Partners raised $5.5 billion for its Strategic Partners Infrastructure IV last August. Stafford has previously said it expects infrastructure secondaries volume to reach around $35 billion by the end of 2025, a near 50 percent year-on-year increase from 2024.
- https://www.infrastructureinvestor.com/stafford-raises-over-1-1bn-for-infra-secondaries/ – Please view link – unable to able to access data
- https://www.infrastructureinvestor.com/stafford-raises-over-1-1bn-for-infra-secondaries/ – Stafford Capital Partners has successfully closed its largest infrastructure secondaries fund to date, Stafford Infrastructure Secondaries Fund V (SISF V), raising over $1.1 billion. This brings the firm’s total infrastructure assets under management to $2.7 billion. The fund attracted commitments from at least 13 investors across Germany, Switzerland, France, the US, and Japan. The portfolio spans sectors including transport, digital infrastructure, energy transition, social infrastructure, and utilities. Stafford expects to deploy about 50% of the fund by the first quarter of 2026.
- https://www.staffordcp.com/news/stafford-capital-partners-closes-over-usd-1-1-billion-for-its-flagship-infrastructure-secondaries-strategy – Stafford Capital Partners has closed Stafford Infrastructure Secondaries Fund V (SISF V), raising over $1.1 billion and bringing its total infrastructure assets under management to $2.7 billion. This marks the largest infrastructure vehicle the firm has raised to date, highlighting the growing institutional appetite for infrastructure secondaries. The fund attracted a global investor base across Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on off-market secondary transactions with a quantitative, unlevered approach and strengthened sustainability targets.
- https://realassets.ipe.com/news/stafford-capital-closes-infra-secondaries-strategy-at-more-than-1bn/10134575.article – Stafford Capital Partners has closed its Stafford Infrastructure Secondaries Fund V (SISF V) with over $1.1 billion (€994.2 million), making it the largest infrastructure vehicle the firm has raised. The fund provides investors with differentiated access to high-quality infrastructure assets by acquiring secondaries sourced primarily through off-market transactions. As of December 2025, SISF V had committed over 35% of the fund in 13 positions and 115 underlying assets, with a weighted average entry discount of 20.4%.
- https://pulse2.com/stafford-capital-partners-closes-over-1-1-billion-for-flagship-infrastructure-secondaries-fund-v/ – Stafford Capital Partners announced it has closed Stafford Infrastructure Secondaries Fund V (SISF V) and associated vehicles at more than $1.1 billion, bringing the firm’s infrastructure assets under management to $2.7 billion and marking its largest infrastructure raise to date. The fund attracted a mix of new and existing investors spanning Europe, North America, and Asia, as institutional demand for infrastructure secondaries continues to expand.
- https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251204912131/en/Stafford-Establishes-Timberland-Continuation-Fund-at-USD-1.2-billion – Stafford Capital Partners has established a $1.2 billion continuation vehicle, the Stafford International Timberland Continuation Fund, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s strategic management of its timberland holdings. The Continuation Fund consolidates three of Stafford’s existing core timberland funds into a new perpetual fund that will hold 74 high-quality core timberland assets across over 6.3 million acres in the USA, New Zealand, Australia, and Latin America.
- https://www.staffordcp.com/news/stafford-capital-partners-announces-final-close-of-fourth-infrastructure-secondaries-fund – Stafford Capital Partners has closed Stafford Infrastructure Secondaries Fund IV (SISF IV) with €731 million in commitments from 33 investors across 13 countries. The fund focuses on secondary transactions in existing core infrastructure funds predominantly in Europe, North America, and Australasia. The closing marks the largest fund in Stafford’s history, bringing the firm’s total infrastructure assets under management to $1.7 billion.
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Freshness check
Score:
10
Notes:
The article reports on Stafford Capital Partners’ recent closure of its fifth infrastructure secondaries fund, raising over $1.1 billion. This event was announced on January 14, 2026, and is corroborated by multiple reputable sources, including Stafford’s official website ([staffordcp.com](https://www.staffordcp.com/news-and-insights?utm_source=openai)) and Infrastructure Investor . No evidence of recycled or outdated content was found.
Quotes check
Score:
8
Notes:
The article includes direct quotes from William Greene, Infrastructure Managing Partner at Stafford, and Angus Whiteley, CEO of Stafford Capital Partners. These quotes are consistent with statements found in other reputable sources, such as Pulse 2.0 ([pulse2.com](https://pulse2.com/stafford-capital-partners-closes-over-1-1-billion-for-flagship-infrastructure-secondaries-fund-v/?utm_source=openai)). However, the exact dates of these statements are not specified, making it challenging to verify their originality. The lack of specific dates raises concerns about the freshness and authenticity of the quotes.
Source reliability
Score:
9
Notes:
The primary source of the article is Infrastructure Investor, a reputable publication in the infrastructure investment sector. The article is consistent with information from Stafford’s official website ([staffordcp.com](https://www.staffordcp.com/news-and-insights?utm_source=openai)) and other reputable sources. However, the reliance on a single source for the majority of the content raises concerns about potential bias and the need for cross-verification with additional independent sources.
Plausability check
Score:
9
Notes:
The claims made in the article align with industry trends and are supported by information from multiple reputable sources. The reported figures, such as the $1.1 billion raised and the 35% capital commitment across 13 positions and 115 underlying assets, are consistent with Stafford’s official announcement ([staffordcp.com](https://www.staffordcp.com/news-and-insights?utm_source=openai)) and other reputable sources. However, the lack of specific dates for some statements and the reliance on a single source for the majority of the content raise concerns about the completeness and accuracy of the information.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): MEDIUM
Summary:
The article reports on Stafford Capital Partners’ recent closure of its fifth infrastructure secondaries fund, raising over $1.1 billion. The information is corroborated by Stafford’s official announcement and other reputable sources. However, the reliance on a single source for the majority of the content and the lack of specific dates for some statements raise concerns about the completeness and accuracy of the information. Further cross-verification with additional independent sources is recommended to enhance confidence in the report’s accuracy.