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Last updated: April 29, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Real Estate & Private Equity Fundraising

The private real estate sector saw major capital inflows as EQT Real Estate closed its fifth European logistics value-add fund, marking the largest global private real estate fundraise of the year to date. Elsewhere in Asia, CapitaLand Investment secured a substantial S$2.4 billion real estate investment mandate from Income Insurance to manage its direct property portfolio, while New York-based JEN Partners successfully capped its latest vehicle, JEN, at $900 million, benefiting from strong commitments from returning investors. This activity contrasts with broader market anxieties, as Blackstone’s CEO Stephen Schwarzman defended the resiliency of physical assets and asset-based credit against perceived risks associated with AI advancements and the rapid expansion of private credit.

Infrastructure & Digital Transformation

Major infrastructure players are re-evaluating energy investments, as the U.S. government offered refunds exceeding $885 million to GIP and CPP for their 2022 offshore wind leases, contingent upon those funds being redirected toward domestic liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects. Meanwhile, large-scale capital deployment continues in digital infrastructure, evidenced by KKR finalizing a $1.5 billion investment in telecom towers, while Blackstone maintains a $310 billion perspective on emerging AI opportunities. Separately, industry experts cautioned against viewing digital overhaul merely as a capital expenditure cycle; Axians UK stressed that successful digital transformation requires a fundamental shift in corporate mindset, not simply adopting the newest technology stack.

Mid-Market Deal Flow

Mid-market fundraising momentum remains steady, highlighted by Harbert Management achieving an interim close of $450 million for one of its funds, signaling continued LP confidence in specialized credit and private equity strategies despite macro uncertainty. This contrasts with the large-scale institutional mandates seen in real estate, suggesting a bifurcated capital deployment environment favoring both established mega-funds and specialized mid-market vehicles attracting strong repeat support.