The private equity real estate firm founded by Sonny Kalsi, John Carrafiell and Fred Schmidt, has hired their former colleague Francesco Ostuni for an investment role based in London.
Following the return of 50 percent of its first fund’s capital, the real estate joint venture has brought its second opportunistic fund to market.
After holding a first close in May, the first-time fund manager is approaching its equity target and is expected to hit its hard cap by January.
The real estate arm of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors has made its first investment in the senior housing market, purchasing a $413 million portfolio with Discovery Management Group.
The German insurer said it intends to continue partnering with investment firms on direct deals or teaming up with established lenders on club deals as it looks to ramp up its real estate financing program.
The world’s largest real estate investment manager saw its latest apartment development vehicle oversubscribed by more than $100 million.
The India-focused private equity real estate firm has closed a $65 million investment in New Delhi, and is eyeing an additional $96 million across several projects.
The Washington, DC-based private equity giant has launched a new joint venture with investment adviser Canopy Investments, looking to capitalize on small balance commercial real estate loans.
The London-headquartered private equity real estate firm has won backing from several large institutional investors for its core plus and value added offering that is targeting parts of the UK and Germany.
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset managers by asset value, has officially joined the ranks of private equity real estate heavy-hitters after its acquisition of Asia and Europe focused firm MGPA completed.