Fundraising

Proptech fundraising heading for a record year

Venture capital funding for proptech companies hit a record in the first half of 2021, and the momentum is expected to continue.

Maverick confirms final close for Lien Fund VI

The New-York based investment firm has held a final close for its sixth-series real estate debt fund.

RBC Global Asset Management holds third close for fund

The Toronto-based asset manager has raised a further $450 million in capital commitments.

Japan’s Dai-ichi Life commits $440m to ESG fund

The new vehicle, formed with Japanese manager Samurai Capital, will focus on real estate assets with a social impact without having a lower return target.

Bow River Capital hits final close for third fund

The Denver-based asset manager has held a final close for its third opportunistic real estate vehicle.

Whitman/Peterson Partners IV approaches $500m

The Californian investment firm has held a fourth close for its latest opportunistic real estate vehicle.

TA Realty Logistics Fund raises $600m

The Boston-based investment firm has raised the capital for its core-plus logistics vehicle.

DOWNLOAD: Q3 surge pulls 2021 out of fundraising slump

Fundraising activity took off during the quarter, fueled by a robust market for midsized vehicles and a record-high average closing size.

Slate continues global expansion with New Zealand Super venture

The Toronto-headquartered firm has followed its US entry earlier this year with the launch of a European partnership with the New Zealand Superannuation Fund expected to start with a €427m recapitalization deal.

PODCAST: What ever happened to opportunity zones?

They were billed as the next big thing in real estate fundraising and impact investing. Author David Wessel explains what really happened.