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Last updated: July 2, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Real Estate Investment

Starwood Capital closed its thirteenth flagship fund at $10.2 billion, surpassing its initial $10 billion target launched in 2023's challenging market. The firm is positioning this close as an attractive entry point for new investments. In a separate transaction, Centuria Capital secured approximately A$268 million in equity from a Japanese investor to acquire a 50% stake in two prime office properties in Sydney's World Square precinct. Meanwhile, the influence of placement agents in real estate fundraising continues to grow, with PERE's inaugural ranking highlighting the top capital advisory firms based on equity raised over the past year. The success of private real estate managers absorbed into larger platforms remains a question, with continued performance and fundraising not always guaranteed after such integrations.

Infrastructure Fundraising

The infrastructure sector is experiencing a robust fundraising period, with expectations of a $1.2 trillion comeback in capital raised. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners is targeting €16 billion for its latest renewables fund, following the oversubscribed close of its predecessor at €12 billion in March. Seraya Partners is halfway to its $1.5 billion target for its second infrastructure fund, with a final close anticipated by the end of 2026. In parallel, Conifer Infrastructure successfully closed its debut fund at its $900 million hard cap. The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) in India is nearing the first close of its second infrastructure fund, with the government contributing nearly half of the $3.5 billion target.

Energy & Infrastructure Finance

Reinova is aiming for a $500 million first close on its debut energy transition infrastructure fund, having secured approximately two-thirds of its target within ten months of strategy launch. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is identifying infrastructure as the next significant area for nature-based finance. In a strategic move, Altérra has made its first direct investment in Latin America, joining I Squared Capital with a $600 million commitment to a Peruvian power business. This marks Altérra's second co-investment alongside I Squared. The Asia-Pacific region's infrastructure fundraising success in 2026 may hinge significantly on large single funds, with KKR's Asia Pacific Infrastructure Investors III being a notable example. Stonepeak is also reported to be exiting a pipeline of assets.