Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets

Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA) grew out of Macquarie Group's infrastructure investment business, which began in 1994 with the underwriting and placement of equity for the Hills Motorway in Sydney. Over the following decades, the division expanded globally, establishing specialized infrastructure investment funds in Korea, China, Europe, Russia, India, and the Middle East. In 2004, the firm reached a significant milestone with the listing of the Macquarie Infrastructure Company Trust on the New York Stock Exchange.

The firm is now integrated within Macquarie Asset Management (MAM), which operates as an annuity-style business for the broader Macquarie Group. It has evolved to become the world's largest infrastructure manager, overseeing a diverse portfolio that includes utilities, transportation, and energy assets. Notable historical activities include the acquisition of major utility companies like Thames Water and Southern Water in the UK, as well as the 2017 acquisition of the UK Green Investment Bank, which was rebranded as the Green Investment Group. MIRA's strategy focuses on managing essential services and long-term infrastructure projects on behalf of institutional investors.