Sector Investment 3 Days

Last updated: May 20, 2026, 11:33 PM ET

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Eir Partners acquired a controlling interest in Quartz Bio, a life science technology company based in Frederick, Maryland founded in 2012. Separately, Brightstar Capital announced an investment in Simon Eye Holdings, an integrated vision care platform established in 1987 and operating from Wilmington, Delaware, reflecting continued private equity interest in specialized healthcare sectors.

Real Estate

Canadian pension giant CPP Investment expanded its direct investment playbook by acquiring a minority stake in Blackstone's French logistics platform Proudreed, exploring "creative ways" to invest in Europe according to regional head Tom Jac. The fund continues pursuing specialty real estate sectors as experienced operators position themselves to benefit from niche opportunities. Meanwhile, lagging performance has put real estate managers' losses under scrutiny, with PERE Podcast highlighting the metrics investors are monitoring closely. King Street filled a leadership gap by appointing Sujan Patel as senior adviser following Paul Brennan's departure.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure debt faces hidden risks as investors assess market conditions, while Northleaf hired a managing director focused on infrastructure fundraising efforts. In offshore developments, Mubadala executed a $325m deal that signals continued investor appetite for infrastructure assets despite concerns over debt risks.