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Last updated: May 16, 2026, 11:33 AM ET

Private Equity Fund Raises

THL Partners closed its newest fund with $6.35 billion in investable capital, marking the Boston-based firm's largest vehicle since its 1974 founding and underscoring continued appetite for private equity in healthcare and adjacent sectors. The THL Equity Fund X gives the firm substantial dry powder to deploy as buyout multiples remain elevated. Meanwhile, Heitman is targeting a $2 billion raise for its debut self-storage fund, an open-ended vehicle that represents the manager's first sector-specific product in North America, tapping into e-commerce-driven demand for warehouse and storage space.

Pension Capital Flows

A Connecticut pension is anchoring Artemis's fifth flagship fund, part of the Hartford-based investor's goal to deploy $1.2 billion in real estate commitments this year. The strategy reflects a broader institutional shift toward deepening existing manager relationships rather than chasing new names, even as listed REITs like Digital Realty and Realty Income Trust have gained traction with institutions due to their unique market positions—though such public competitors remain few in number.

Disputes & Valuation Pressures

Belgium's largest office owner has sued CBRE Loan Services in a valuation dispute, alleging the Korean asset owners' lenders pressured valuers to trigger a cash trap event. The suit raises fresh questions about how lenders treat distressed office assets in European markets at a time when public REITs are squeezing traditional fund managers.