Sector Investment 24 Hours

Last updated: April 23, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Real Estate & Private Markets Activity

The real estate sector saw notable M&A activity and fresh capital deployment as Chatham Financial moved to acquire Hodes Weill to bolster its infrastructure advisory reach, while in Canada, KingSett Capital moved to privatize First Capital REIT, absorbing C$4.4 billion of retail assets. Separately, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority issued an RFP seeking managers for a substantial $450 million allocation targeting non-core private real estate mandates. Meanwhile, Nordic specialist Niam achieved first close on its ninth opportunistic fund, securing commitments that already place it halfway toward its €1 billion fundraising target after just six months.

Infrastructure & Opportunistic Capital

The current macro environment is proving fertile ground for infrastructure investment, as the sector’s ability to pass through inflation costs positions it favorably, regardless of economic volatility. This theme of opportunistic deployment is evident in the Nordic specialist Niam achieving first close on its ninth fund, already halfway to its €1 billion goal, demonstrating strong appetite for hard assets amid uncertainty. This capital chase is mirrored by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority seeking managers for a $450 million allocation in non-core real estate, confirming broad institutional interest in specialized asset classes.