Managers

Germany’s real estate market faces tough test ahead

A new coalition government is expected to bring stability back to Europe’s largest economy. But will private real estate benefit?

Non-traditional core funds are on the rebound

Alternatives-focused vehicles in the lower-risk, lower-return strategy are seeing a resurgence in demand.

PGIM Real Estate secures 60% of its target for Asia Fund V

The firm is also in the market with its Australia debt vehicle, which is expected to reach a final close at the end of 2025.

UBS real estate veteran teams up with Aboria Capital

Eric Byrne, who co-founded UBS Asset Management’s real estate and private markets multi-manager business, will support the emerging UK firm as senior adviser.

Deep Dive: Partners Group’s direct drive

After three M&A deals last year, head of real estate Mike Bryant is backing ‘vertical depth’ to propel the firm’s real estate investing capabilities to new heights.

Blackstone raises $8bn for fifth debt fund, matching predecessor

The New York manager picked up large commitments from CalPERS and the UK’s Border to Coast Partnership in addition to other public pensions.

Fairfield’s Stafford: High-net-worth investors ‘very cold on real estate’ 

The CalSTRS-owned multifamily shop raised a record $1.5bn for its latest fund despite a pullback from a key investor base.

Areim doubles data center fundraise in return to market

The Swedish manager reopened its previously closed fund and secured an additional €450m from investors to support larger-capacity builds.

GCM, Artemis-backed Brasa closes third opportunistic fund on $580m 

The firm, run by former AEW execs, targeted public pension investors via emerging manager programs.

Data centers raise growing concerns from industry executives

The ‘hype’ around the sector has led some executives to take a more cautious stance, members heard at the PERE Network Asia Summit last week.