In January 2026, Silk Road Fund (SRF) and Actis, a renowned infrastructure investment firm focused on emerging markets, scaled up their jointly established infrastructure investment platform to RMB 10 billion. In March, SRF completed its investment in Actis Emerging Markets Energy Fund VI via the platform. Focusing on key emerging markets including Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe and Africa, the platform invests in infrastructure across energy, transport and telecommunications sectors, with priority given to RMB-denominated financing. This will further enhance SRF’s investment presence across emerging markets, deepen international cooperation in the infrastructure sector, and promote greater use of RMB in cross-border transactions.

In February 2026, Silk Road Fund committed to invest in Helios Fund V. The fund is managed by Helios Investment Partners, an African private equity firm, with a strategic focus on leading companies that benefit from the confluence of technological innovation and Africa’s dynamic demographic and urbanization trends. This investment helps enhance the well-being of African people and promote the sustainable development of local communities, demonstrating positive social and livelihood value.

In February 2026, Silk Road Fund and Macquarie Capital jointly acquired Renewi, a leading integrated waste management company in the Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg). Renewi collects and sorts over 10 million tons of various types of waste annually, effectively improving local waste recycling rates. It also helps reduce carbon dioxide emissions from waste incineration, contributing to the achievement of EU 2050 net-zero target.

In February 2026, Silk Road Fund invested in a cross-border subsea interconnector asset in Ireland jointly with Equitix, a leading UK-based infrastructure fund manager. The asset owns and operates the subsea interconnector linking Ireland and the United Kingdom, together with its associated converter stations. It helps strengthen regional grid resilience and enhance renewable energy integration, serving as critical infrastructure for advancing climate mitigation goals and ensuring stable power supply.