The Dutch investment firm DIF Capital Partners has completed the first close for its DIF Infrastructure VI with EUR1.4 billion (US$1.5 billion) commitment nearing the planned EUR2.5 billion (US$2.7 billion) target. 

The firm receives commitments from top-tier pension funds, insurers and funds of funds including the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System.

The Fund will focus on long-term investment opportunities within the core, low-risk infrastructure projects, public-private partnerships, regulated assets, and long-term contracted renewable energy assets across Europe, North America, and Australia.