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Last updated: May 28, 2026, 11:38 AM ET

Healthcare Private Equity Surge

Private equity firms are deploying substantial capital across healthcare platforms, with Kinderhook Industries acquiring Enhabit in a $1.1 billion transaction while Water Street Healthcare Partners closed its sixth fund at $1.9 billion, underscoring continued appetite for the sector despite macroeconomic headwinds. The dual moves reflect strategic positioning ahead of potential policy shifts, as both buyout and fundraising activity accelerate in services and specialty care delivery models.

Real Estate Capital Formation

Fundraising momentum shows signs of recovery in private real estate, where Kayne Anderson raised $5 billion for its latest vehicle while Stoneshield secured €1.5 billion in under six months for its fourth opportunity fund, establishing a Southern European record. Meanwhile, Delancey bolstered its capital raising capabilities by recruiting former Fiera Real Estate executive Emma Murray as capital strategies director, positioning the London manager for upcoming strategy launches amid competitive manager selection processes.

Infrastructure Pipeline Activity

Infrastructure investors are pivoting toward renewable energy and critical transmission assets, as CIP targets €1.5 billion for a dedicated biogas fund while Allianz Infrastructure reached €1 billion in its third close. The push coincides with I Squared Capital's $1 billion commitment to Indian transmission infrastructure, reflecting institutional demand for energy transition plays and cross-border utility investments amid grid modernization efforts.

Real Estate Platform Evolution

Market dynamics are shifting toward hybrid investment structures, with Newmark advocating self-storage as both real estate and operating platform amid investor demand for scalable models. The trend emerges as San Diego City Employees' Retirement System actively seeks new real estate managers through formal RFP processes, while Starwood's redemption challenges represent an outlier rather than sector-wide pattern, suggesting retail investor behavior has stabilized since previous private REIT turbulence.