Sectors

Machine Investment Group hits hard-cap on second opportunistic fund

The New York-based manager pulled in $350m, plus another $120m in co-investments, to target opportunistic, distressed and special situations across the US.

Raith Capital closes largest-ever fund on back of strong DPI

The New York-based manager has focused on investments with shorter hold periods in order to return capital more quickly to investors.

Brookfield doubles down on niche property types

Between flagship real estate fundraises, the New York-based manager has prioritized deployments into manufactured housing, outdoor storage and medical offices.

Alpaca Real Estate closes debut fund on $223m

The New York-based manager plans to use proprietary AI for an opportunistic strategy mainly targeting US residential and industrial properties.

Blue Owl closes record-setting debut European net lease fund

The vehicle is the largest-ever dedicated to the regional strategy and the third-largest raised for net lease investments overall.

Doug Doughty joins Davis Companies to lead fundraising

The former Bain, Fortress and JPMorgan exec comes to Boston-based Davis to oversee capital formation after a leadership transition.

CenterSquare’s Robert Holuba: Asian investors are drawn to the US

After an influx of capital from the region into its listed REITs, the Philadelphia-based manager’s co-CIO said private real estate is now taking the cross-border spotlight.

Ares seeks $3.25bn for fifth US real estate opportunity fund

The manager is also eyeing a final close next quarter for its first Japan logistics fund post-GCP acquisition.

Fifth Wall’s Wallace: ‘SpaceX is the next iteration of real estate as an industry’

The co-founder of the proptech venture firm believes ideas like extra-terrestrial data centers exemplify how investors should be thinking about modern real estate as commercialized space.

Iran War delays private real estate comeback, says Blackstone’s Gray

Citing strong performance this year by listed REITs, Blackstone’s president expects a private-sector recovery as soon as borrowing rates and volatility ‘start to settle down.’