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Last updated: July 2, 2026, 11:32 AM ET

Real Estate Investment

Starwood Capital closed its thirteenth flagship fund at $10.2 billion, exceeding its $10 billion fundraising target. The fund, launched in 2023, navigated a challenging real estate environment by gathering significant momentum over the past year. In Australia, Centuria Capital secured approximately A$268 million in equity from a Japanese investor for a single-asset Sydney office fund, enabling the acquisition of a 50% stake in two World Square precinct properties. Meanwhile, the performance of placement agents in the real estate capital advisory sector was detailed in PERE's inaugural ranking, which assessed firms based on equity raised over the past twelve months.

Infrastructure & Energy Transition

The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is nearing the first close of its second infrastructure fund, targeting $3.5 billion, with the Indian government contributing nearly half the required capital. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is seeking €16 billion for its latest renewables flagship fund. In a separate development, I Squared Capital has attracted investment from Altérra for its Peruvian power business, part of a $600 million capital raise. Reinova is also preparing for a $500 million first close on its debut energy transition infrastructure fund. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is exploring infrastructure as a new avenue for nature-based finance.

Despite a strong overall fundraising comeback for infrastructure, reaching an estimated $1.2 trillion, the success is largely driven by large-scale funds, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. KKR's Asia Pacific Infrastructure Investors III fund could be a significant factor in the region's 2026 fundraising performance. The broader infrastructure sector is seeing a resurgence, though questions remain about how capital is being allocated and who benefits most from this fundraising comeback. Other notable developments include I Squared's APAC platform and Stonepeak's pipeline exit, as well as Ares' appointment of a new head for its infrastructure debt division.