Sector Investment 24 Hours

Last updated: April 22, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Real Estate & Private Equity Transactions

Dealmaking in North American real estate saw significant consolidation and specialized portfolio acquisitions over the last 24 hours. Chatham Financial agreed to purchase advisory firm Hodes Weill & Associates with the stated goal of expanding its infrastructure advisory capabilities, while in Canada, KingSett Capital moved forward with its privatization of First Capital REIT, absorbing approximately C$4.4 billion in retail assets. Meanwhile, Invesco Real Estate acquired a majority stake in a $2 billion senior housing portfolio, retaining Kayne Anderson as a minority partner in the stabilized assets.

European Fundraising Activity

European property managers continued to demonstrate strong investor demand for opportunistic strategies, particularly in the Nordic region. Niam successfully held the first close for its ninth opportunistic fund, securing commitments that already place it halfway toward its €1 billion fundraising target just six months into the roadshow. Separately, Japan's GPIF maintained its commitment to domestic asset classes, signaling continued focus on local investment mandates despite global inflation pressures.