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Last updated: July 4, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Real Estate Investment

Starwood Capital has closed its thirteenth flagship real estate fund at $10.2 billion, surpassing its $10 billion target despite a challenging market environment for property in 2023. The firm is now seeking an "attractive entry point" for deployment. In separate developments, Centuria secured approximately A$268 million in equity from Japanese investors to acquire a 50% stake in two Sydney office properties within the World Square precinct. Meanwhile, Australian superannuation fund Aware Super made its debut commitment to student housing, pledging €426 million to a venture that also marks its first investment into German real estate. Urban Partners has appointed former Niam executive Jennifer Andersson as its North American investor relations lead, aiming to strengthen capital relationships in the US and Canada for the Northern Europe-focused manager.

Infrastructure Investment

Samsung Asset Management is looking to increase its exposure to infrastructure, with a particular focus on energy-related opportunities, as it expands its risk appetite. The Korean government's investment manager is actively seeking favorable ventures. Concurrently, the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is nearing the first close of its second infrastructure fund, with the Indian government contributing nearly half of the capital required to meet the vehicle's $3.5 billion target. The broader Asia-Pacific infrastructure fundraising landscape in 2026 may significantly depend on large-scale funds, such as KKR Asia Pacific Infrastructure Investors III, according to industry analysis.

Private Equity & Asset Management

Arlington Capital Partners has agreed to sell Riverpoint Medical to Novanta, marking another transaction in the healthcare and life sciences sector. This deal follows a period of active deal-making and portfolio management by private equity firms. The ranking of top real estate capital advisory firms, compiled by PERE, highlights the significant equity raised by placement agents over the past year, indicating a robust advisory market supporting private equity fundraising efforts.