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Last updated: May 18, 2026, 5:34 PM ET

Real Estate Sector

The Canadian pension fund CPP expanded its direct investment strategy by acquiring a minority stake in Blackstone's French logistics platform Proudreed, marking its first European co-investment. This move represents CPP's exploration of 'creative ways' to invest in Europe, according to regional real estate head Tom Jac. Meanwhile, King Street strengthened its European leadership by appointing Sujan Patel as senior adviser following the departure of real estate co-head Paul Brennan, indicating continued confidence in the European real estate market despite regional economic uncertainties.

Healthcare Investment

Brightstar Capital Partners invested in Simon Eye Holdings, an integrated vision care platform founded in 1987 and based in Wilmington, Delaware that provides comprehensive optometry services across multiple locations. This strategic investment by Brightstar demonstrates continued private equity interest in specialized healthcare services, particularly in companies with established market presence and diversified service offerings, despite broader market volatility and regulatory challenges.