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Last updated: April 23, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Real Estate Transactions & Fundraising

Activity in private real estate saw M&A activity as Chatham Financial agreed to acquire placement agent Hodes Weill, a move aimed at expanding Chatham’s footprint into infrastructure advisory services, reflecting the evolving role of capital advisers in real asset fundraising. Elsewhere in capital deployment, IPOFIF issued a Request for Proposals seeking managers for a substantial $450 million allocation designated for non-core real estate mandates, signaling continued institutional appetite for diversified property exposure. Separately, Invesco Real Estate secured a majority stake in a $2 billion senior housing portfolio assembled by Kayne Anderson, which retains a minority interest, while KingSett Capital is proceeding with the privatization of First Capital REIT, absorbing C$4.4 billion of retail assets.

Infrastructure & Sector Focus

Major infrastructure players are preparing for substantial capital deployment, with Brookfield targeting a first close of approximately $20 billion for its sixth flagship fund, aiming for a total size of $30 billion, anticipating a third-quarter close. This aggressive fundraising occurs as managers across real assets note the sector’s characteristic ability to absorb economic shocks, suggesting infrastructure resilience against inflation creates ongoing investment opportunities. Meanwhile, Prologis, the world’s largest industrial REIT, reported a "fantastic quarter," raising over $2.6 billion of third-party equity in Q1 2026, indicating managers are actively deploying capital ahead of anticipated deployment volumes.

Geographic & Strategy Plays

Specialist managers are locking in capital commitments across specific geographies and strategies, with Niam achieving the first close for its ninth Nordic opportunistic fund, already reaching halfway toward its €1 billion target after only six months in the market. In Southern Europe, structural tourism trends are driving demand for hospitality assets, prompting firms like Arrow Global to scrutinize value-add returns in European hotel and resort properties. This focus on specific regional recovery plays contrasts with broader mandates, such as the $450 million allocation sought by IPOFIF for general non-core property investments.