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Last updated: June 25, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Real Estate Sector Dynamics

Succession planning is evolving within founder-led private real estate firms, with a growing emphasis on optionality rather than the traditional single heir apparent model prioritizing optionality. This shift comes as established players like Prologis are making bold moves, launching a $16.6 billion hostile bid for rival UK REIT Segro, which the target's board has unequivocally rejected. In Europe, Longpoint is securing backing from investors such as the Texas Permanent School Fund for its debut value-add fund, specifically targeting logistics properties in Germany and the Netherlands. Meanwhile, the Dutch investor Bouwinvest is pioneering a reciprocal tax framework proposal aimed at stimulating cross-border pension investment, a move its CEO describes as unprecedented for the group.

The Dutch investor’s CEO explains the significance of the group’s first-ever proposal for a reciprocal tax framework to boost cross-border pension investment. The California public pension system, the LA Fire and Police, is considering building its allocation to niche real estate strategies while paring back its exposure to public REITs, urging its managers to "get money to work" in the current market cycle. Firms among the largest non-bank lenders to UK real estate are contributing to a major stress-testing exercise by the Bank of England, shedding light on private markets. South Korean investment bank KB Securities is actively seeking new partnerships with global general and limited partners, expressing openness to collaboration through various structures.

Infrastructure Investment Trends

The infrastructure sector is witnessing significant activity, with funds like Conifer Infrastructure closing their debut fund at a $900 million hard-cap. This fund, targeting a net internal rate of return of 25%, has already deployed approximately $190 million across platforms focused on hydroelectric, biogas, and helium opportunities. Seraya has reached the halfway mark for its $1.5 billion sophomore infrastructure fund, indicating continued investor appetite for the asset class. The Japanese government, through the Japan Science and Technology Agency, is beginning to invest in infrastructure secondaries, signaling a broadening of investment strategies within the country.

Allianz Global Investors is increasingly focusing on infrastructure secondaries, with co-heads Maria Aguilar-Wittmann and Tillman Mueller identifying numerous attractive opportunities in this growing market. The German utility company Uniper appears to be entering a "phoenix moment," with infrastructure funds heralding its resurgence.

Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity

In the healthcare and life sciences private equity space, LLR Partners has completed a strategic investment in Axis Care, a company focused on providing support for perinatal journeys. This investment in Axis Care, a provider of software solutions for home care agencies, marks a significant step for LLR in the sector. Meanwhile, the narrative around the need for comprehensive care extends to the personal experiences of founders, such as Ian Gardner, whose journey with his wife highlighted the challenges in assembling a holistic care team during pregnancy, ultimately leading to a solution for perinatal care.