PERE's latest podcast examines preliminary findings from the Q1 2026 fundraising report, revealing a decline in fundraising volumes across private real estate equity markets. Host Lucy Scott leads the discussion with senior reporter Christie Ou, Real Estate Capital Europe editor Daniel Cunningham, and PEI research manager Kristina Savcenkova, who compiled the data.

The data shows an interesting paradox: while fundraising volumes have fallen, fund managers are spending less time on the road meeting with investors. This suggests a potential shift in how capital is being raised in the current market environment, possibly indicating changing investor preferences or altered fundraising strategies.

The findings point to broader trends in private real estate fundraising, where traditional investor outreach methods may be evolving. The decrease in time spent on investor meetings alongside lower fundraising volumes could signal either efficiency gains through digital engagement or a more selective approach to capital deployment among institutional investors.