Sector Investment 3 Days

Last updated: July 4, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Real Estate Investment

Starwood Capital has closed its thirteenth flagship fund at $10.2 billion, exceeding its $10 billion target. This latest fund, launched in a challenging real estate market in 2023, signals continued investor confidence in the firm's strategy. In parallel, Centuria secured approximately A$268 million in equity from a Japanese investor for a single-asset Sydney office fund, aiming to acquire a 50% stake in properties within the World Square precinct. Meanwhile, Australian superannuation fund Aware Super made its inaugural commitment to student housing, pledging €426 million to a venture that also marks its first investment in German real estate. Urban Partners, a manager focused on Northern Europe, appointed former Niam executive Jennifer Andersson to lead its North American investor relations efforts, seeking to expand its capital relationships in the U.S. and Canada.

Infrastructure Investment

Samsung Asset Management is increasing its exposure to infrastructure, with a particular focus on energy-related opportunities, as the South Korean government's investment manager looks to expand its risk appetite. 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 $3.5 billion target for Infrastructure Fund II.

Private Equity Transactions

Arlington Capital Partners has agreed to sell Riverpoint Medical to Novanta, marking a significant divestiture in the healthcare and life sciences sector. Further details on the transaction value were not immediately available, but the deal underscores ongoing activity in private equity exits within specialized medical device manufacturing.