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Last updated: June 17, 2026, 2:35 PM ET

Real Estate Investment

Core real estate assets are regaining appeal as infrastructure investments face heightened geopolitical risks, according to Josh Pristaw of Clarion Partners, who argues that traditional property investments offer safer exposure amid global uncertainty. This shift comes as Affinius nears a $1 billion raise for its inaugural data center fund, having secured $905 million to date with backing from Canadian pension giant La Caisse. Meanwhile, Danish pension funds Pension Danmark and Sam Pension have anchored the first close of Urban Partners' Northern Europe-focused regeneration vehicle, marking their debut investments with the Copenhagen-based manager. The sector also saw leadership changes as Partners Group's Asia real estate chief announced departure shortly after his mandate was expanded to include North American coverage in 2025, while ESR confirmed Josh Daitch's exit from his CIO role as the firm prepares to welcome former Lendlease executive Justin Gabbani to lead fund management.

Healthcare Private Equity

Deal activity remained active in the healthcare and life sciences sector, with Align Capital Partners acquiring Heritage Imaging to establish its next platform investment, though financial terms were not disclosed. Separately, Frazier Healthcare Partners acquired Altruix from Wind Rose Health Investors, adding the Hunt Valley, Maryland-based behavioral health pharmaceutical services company to its portfolio. Founded in 2005, Altruix represents a strategic expansion into specialized healthcare services as private equity firms continue targeting fragmented sub-sectors with consolidation potential.

Infrastructure Partnerships

Digital Bridge and Arc Light formed a strategic partnership that builds on their existing joint ventures, with CEO Marc Ganzi and president Angelo Acconcia noting the combination creates synergies across their infrastructure platforms. The move reflects broader consolidation trends as infrastructure managers seek scale amid rising capital requirements. Meanwhile, JPMorgan Private Bank expressed caution regarding artificial intelligence investment "hype," even as Equitix announced new hires and La Caisse secured full ownership of a Canadian toll road. These developments suggest institutional investors are maintaining disciplined approaches despite enthusiasm for emerging infrastructure themes.