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Last updated: April 16, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Real Estate & Private Equity Fundraising

The dynamic in real estate fundraising is shifting rapidly as the market adjusts to the conspicuous absence of major players like Blackstone and Brookfield, leading to shorter fundraising cycles for smaller managers entering the fray. Concurrently, established firms are re-engaging dormant strategies; for instance, CBRE IM announced the creation of a dedicated role, appointing former Hines executive Paul White to spearhead its Europe Value Partners series, which has not seen a new fund launched since 2018. This push reflects an active search for value opportunities in European property sectors despite broader caution.

Infrastructure Investment & Risk Assessment

Infrastructure investors are grappling with heightened geopolitical tensions, as I Squared founder Sadek Wahba expressed concern that markets are currently "sleepwalking" through the risks associated with the Iran war, even as demand for AI-related infrastructure booms. This need for deeper market understanding is driving strategic acquisitions in the sector; the recent purchase of Scientific Infra & Private Assets (SIPA) is intended to significantly deepen quantitative research capabilities within Infrastructure Investor’s coverage portfolio to better analyze these emerging risks and opportunities.