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Last updated: May 28, 2026, 2:36 PM ET

Real Estate Investment Platforms

Institutional capital is flowing toward specialized real estate platforms that can generate operational alpha, with managers targeting seasoned operators rather than traditional property plays. Kayne Anderson's recent $5 billion fundraise and Stoneshield's record €1.5 billion close for its fourth opportunity fund in under six months demonstrate the sector's momentum. Newmark is positioning European self-storage as a hybrid asset class combining real estate characteristics with operating platform dynamics, while London-based Delancey has expanded its fundraising capabilities by hiring former Fiera Real Estate executive Emma Murray as capital strategies director. San Diego City Employees' Retirement System has issued an RFP seeking new real estate investment managers, signaling continued institutional demand despite Starwood's private REIT redemption challenges being viewed as an isolated case rather than industry-wide contagion.

Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity

Private equity firms continue targeting the healthcare and life sciences sector with sizable transactions as investors seek defensive exposure. Kinderhook Industries has completed its acquisition of Enhabit, a company spun out from Encom in 2022, in a deal valued at approximately $1.1 billion. The transaction adds to Water Street Healthcare Partners' fund-raising momentum, with the firm closing its sixth private equity fund at $1.9 billion in total capital commitments. These deals reflect sustained investor confidence in healthcare services and specialty pharma businesses despite broader market volatility.

Infrastructure Opportunities

Infrastructure fundraising is gaining traction across renewable and traditional assets, with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners seeking €1.5 billion for a dedicated biogas fund. Allianz has reached a €1 billion third close milestone, while I Squared Capital plans to invest $1 billion into Indian transmission infrastructure projects. The pipeline suggests investors are diversifying across energy transition themes and emerging market critical infrastructure, balancing ESG mandates with stable yield expectations in an environment of persistent interest rate uncertainty.