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Starwood seeks to raise up to $5bn for non-traded REITOn the heels of Blackstone’s successful capital raise for its permanent capital vehicle, Starwood is launching a similar product.

Blackstone starts Q4 with $38.4bn in RE dry powderThe firm spent the third quarter investing largely outside of the US, including two major purchases in Europe.
EXPO Real: Back in the gameIn the aftermath of the UK’s vote to leave the EU, Germany has become Europe’s top pick for property investment. But it remains to be seen how long its advantage will last.
‘Mega-trends’ turn APG on to retirement homesThe Dutch investor has acquired a 25% stake in Lendlease’s Retirement Living business which is valued at around A$450m.
SWIB buys 8 RE stakes in secondaries deal – ExclusiveThe Wisconsin system also invested $200m in a pair of funds and $177m in two joint ventures.
SFERS commits $100m to AsiaThe US pension fund makes $100 million to an Asian real estate fund.
Asia fundraising by the numbersBlackstone is raising the largest Asia fund yet, corralling more capital in its October first close than the size of the next-largest, closed fund.
Blackstone raises $5bnThe New York-based firm held a first close after four months.
- Blackstone beats its own Asia RE fundraising record
The firm’s second opportunistic vehicle targeting the region has garnered more than $5bn after four months in market.