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Last updated: July 10, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Real Estate Sector Sees Muted Fundraising Amid Consolidation and Expansion

Real estate fundraising in the first half of 2026, with aggregate capital raised remaining subdued. Despite this, approximately 70% of funds that closed during the period at final close. In a strategic move to bolster its US presence, Henderson Park to its US team, which has nearly doubled in size since 2024. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s Link REIT, Redevco’s Slater, bringing European property expertise to the Asian REIT, a decision that despite initial appearances. Australian superfund Rest as part of its broader private markets expansion, with its head of private markets, Marina Pasika, detailing the fund's thematic approach to unlisted real estate. In another development, Norway's sovereign wealth fund, NBIM, is outsourcing management of its London and Paris office holdings to sector specialists like Stanhope to drive improved returns. The Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve in Puerto Rico and was refurbished in 2019, reopening under the Hyatt flag.

Infrastructure Investment Continues Amid Diversification and Strategic Partnerships

Infrastructure investment remains a focus for major players, with M&G's infrastructure chief Anish Majmudar emphasizing diversification within its £4bn portfolio and a continued interest in US assets and the secondaries market. Australian superfund Rest also with its long-term investment goals, particularly benefiting from the asset class's long time horizons for its young member base, according to private markets head Marina Pasika. The mid-market infrastructure segment continues to outperform larger-cap assets, though the dispersion in performance among large-cap managers is narrower. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank agreed to a 15% stake in Morrison, including an initial $500m investment across two of Morrison’s funds and a $1.5bn capital-raising agreement. Quinbrook successfully at £587m, with a 74% re-up rate from its predecessor strategy contributing to the fund's eighteen-month closing period. Data centres, while facing evolving contractual structures due to sustained demand.

Healthcare Sector Focuses on Compliance and Private Equity Investment

In the healthcare sector, compliance is emerging as a significant deal asset, with Wiks Moffat, founder and CEO of Calyx Compliance, highlighting its importance beyond a mere reactive measure. Private equity activity saw Cleargate Capital Partners, according to recent news.