Kyle Campbell
Even after securing billions of dollars from top investors, the Toronto-based firm still considers itself a landlord first.
The Chicago-based data center specialist has closed more than $5bn through its first two funds, both of which focus solely on the digital assets.
The partnership between the operator and the asset manager has led to the biggest independent studio platform on the planet.
Starwood and Blackstone took home the most hardware on the back of multi-billion-dollar deals – including one they shared.
After acquiring a portfolio of research labs and offices in San Diego, the Canadian pension is preparing to launch a branded platform later this year.
Josh Pristaw, who led GTIS's Brazil business, has joined the single-family rental specialist as a senior managing director.
The Chicago-based manager, best known for its residential strategies, has launched Centris Industrial with the backing of three investment firms.
Some in the industry see large firms reaching a dominant position in the SFR space in just a few years, while others predict a slower transition.
Kathleen McCarthy, global co-head of real estate, gives the lowdown on last week’s trio of transactions spanning the globe and various capital sources.
Blackstone’s record-setting €21bn Mileway recapitalization comes at a time when regulators are weighing significant changes to such transactions.