According to reliable sources, KKR has successfully raised $6 billion, making it the largest infrastructure fund ever established in Asia.

According to two persons familiar with the subject quoted by Reuters, KKR & Co Inc. has raised roughly $6 billion for its second Asia Pacific infrastructure fund at the first-close, making it the largest private equity fundraising for the sector in the area.

Even though rising inflation and interest rates have dampened agreements in several industries, the fund has received record commitments so soon after its establishment.