Fundraising
Patron Capital raises €600m in its largest first close ever
Significant commitments to Fund VII were driven by distress opportunities
Catalyst Capital wins €500m European fund mandate
The new vehicle will focus on small-lot-size properties in the UK, Germany and Poland
Colliers GI launches €50m Paris value-add fund
Vehicle will target obsolete office assets for repositioning
Illimity raises €95m for real estate credit fund
Fund invests in distressed loans secured by real estate assets
Blackstone to launch next European opportunistic fund
Target size will be similar to prior €9.8bn fund
Munich firm targets German investors for €2bn Canadian shopping spree
Recan Global launches two Canada funds in Luxembourg
Partner sought to help build out £1bn senior living platform
New entrant aims to provide “complete later living”
Where does real estate go from here?
With scope for a softer landing than first thought, fundraising activity should pick up towards the summer