Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. )

Check the appropriate box:

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

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Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: KYN)

Dear Fellow Stockholder:

You are cordially invited to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) to be held on April 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time at the offices of Kayne Anderson, 717 Texas Avenue, Suite 2200, Houston, TX 77002.

For the Company, you will be asked to (i) elect one director of the Company, and (ii) ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for its fiscal year ending November 30, 2025.

Enclosed with this letter are (i) answers to questions you may have about the proposals, (ii) the formal notice of the meeting, (iii) the proxy statement, which gives detailed information about the proposals and why the Board of Directors of the Company recommends that you vote to approve them, and (iv) an actual written proxy for you to sign and return.

Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, it is important that your shares be represented and voted at the Annual Meeting. We request that you promptly vote your shares via the internet, telephone, or complete, sign, and date the enclosed proxy card and return it in the enclosed envelope. If you have any questions about the enclosed proxy or need any assistance in voting your shares, please call 1-877-657-3863.

Sincerely,

James C. Baker, Jr.

Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and CEO

ANSWERS TO SOME IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

Q. WHAT AM I BEING ASKED TOVOTE “FOR” ON THIS PROXY?

A. This proxy contains the following proposals for the Company:

• Proposal One — to elect one director to serve until the Company’s 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until her successor is duly elected and qualified.

• Proposal Two — to ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2025.

Q. HOW DOES THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUGGEST THAT I VOTE?

A. The Board of Directors of the Company unanimously recommends that you vote “FOR” all proposals on the enclosed proxy card.

Q. HOW CAN I VOTE?

A. Voting is quick and easy. You may vote your shares via the internet, by telephone (for internet and telephone voting, please follow the instructions on the proxy ballot), or by simply completing and signing the enclosed proxy ballot and mailing it in the postage-paid envelope included in this package. You may also vote during the meeting if you are able to attend the meeting. However, even if you plan to attend the meeting, we urge you to cast your vote early. That will ensure your vote is counted should your plans change.

This information summarizes information that is included in more

detailin the proxy statement. We urge you to read theproxy statement carefully.

If you have questions, call 1-877-657-3863.

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NOTICE OF 2025 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

To the Stockholders of Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc.:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), will be held on April 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time at the offices of Kayne Anderson, 717 Texas Avenue, Suite 2200, Houston, TX 77002 for the following purposes:

1. To electone director of the Company to hold office until the 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and untilher successoris duly elected and qualified; and

2. To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2025.

The foregoing items of business are more fully described in the proxy statement accompanying this Notice.

Stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 19, 2025 are entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting (or any adjournment or postponement of the meeting thereof).

By Order of the Board of Directors of the Company,

Michael J. O’Neil

Executive Vice President and Secretary

Houston, Texas

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