Inflection point 2005-12-01 Staff Writer Whether the $37 billion raised by private equity real estate funds in 2005 marks a high water mark or a blast-off, the war chest bodes well for the future of this relatively new industry.<br /> <br /> Even if fundraising retreats from here while investor
The Southern European buyout group, which invests mainly in Italy and Spain, has announced the final close of its third fund, beating an original €440m target.
Markstone Capital Group has attracted investment from US and Israeli pension funds to invest in late-stage old economy companies in emerging markets.
As the $65 billion Ohio Public Employees Retirement System beefs up its private equity programme, it has promoted Jennifer Hom to director of investments.
Founder and chief executive officer Broadway Real Estate Partner
The possible introduction of the yet-tobe-finalized UK-REIT will be a critical step for the country's property markets. By Andrew Wylie
Doubling down with a co-investment is reserved for some of the biggest LPs on some of the biggest deals. With the right fund manager and the right deal, it can mean big profits. By Aaron Lovell
Europa's second fund will continue its strategy of focusing on refurbishment and development across Europe.
Mark Dawejko and Paul Dougherty have formed Perseus Realty Partnersand a new fund focused on Washington DC.
Sam Zell's global opportunity fund is raising its second pool of capital and hoping to follow in some big footsteps.