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Last updated: May 12, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Real Estate Capital Raising & Strategy Shifts

BNPP Asset Management is funneling €3bn into its latest European credit strategy, focusing on lending against transitional real estate assets with an aim to achieve high single-digit internal rates of return. This move toward value-add lending contrasts with the broader market shifts, as AEW Europe CEO Vanessa Roux-Collet plans to diversify the firm’s offerings beyond traditional core and core-plus mandates across the continent. Elsewhere in specialized sectors, Newcore Capital Partners secured initial commitments totaling approximately £100m for the first close of its sixth UK-focused social infrastructure fund, underscoring continued appetite for defensive, impact-oriented assets.

Private Market Activity in Digital Infrastructure

The divergence between public and private real estate valuations continues to fuel deal activity, evidenced by Digital Realty’s internal discussions regarding a major private fundraising expansion as the listed data center giant evaluates its capital structure. This private market push runs parallel to other major players, as Brookfield Asset Management reportedly ramps up its dealmaking pace across various sectors, utilizing private capital vehicles to secure assets away from public market scrutiny. Furthermore, Nuveen Real Estate is making its formal debut in the competitive South Korean market, signaling increased institutional focus on Seoul's core property sectors.