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CRE Fundraising on the Rise

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February 27, 2026

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Macro Trends

Dramatic Increase in the Number of Unicorns Link

The number of privately owned companies valued at over $1 billion has jumped from 114 to 857 over the last decade.
This rapid growth means there is a much higher demand for private debt and equity hits to help these large private firms stay on track.

Real Estate Trends

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CRE Fundraising on the Rise as Investors Return Link

Private real estate fundraising hit $222 billion in 2025, marking a 29 percent jump from the previous year.
Data centers were the big winner, accounting for 37 percent of all capital raised as investor interest shifted away from multifamily and industrial sectors.
While it is taking longer to close deals-about 25 months on average-over half of the funds actually met or exceeded their original financial targets.

WalletHub says these are the best states for retirees in 2026 Link

Wyoming, Florida, and South Dakota are the top choices because they offer a mix of low taxes and affordable living costs.
The rankings show that the best spots for seniors provide a solid balance between health care access and a high quality of life.

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The Lesson NYC Retailers Should Learn From Sak's Bankruptcy Link

Retailers must strictly balance their physical stores with a strong e-commerce presence to survive the shift in consumer spending.
Even luxury brands need to avoid over-reliance on department store revenue and keep a close eye on debt tied to major acquisitions.
Properly managing the integration of online sales and brick-and-mortar operations is the only way to stay afloat as the luxury market cools.

Senior Care Bankruptcies Rising Even as Healthcare Filings Decline Link

Senior care bankruptcy filings jumped 18% last year while the broader healthcare sector saw a 21% drop in filings.
Providers are struggling with a mix of Medicaid cuts, inflation, and a shift toward home-based care models.
Mid-sized companies with up to $100 million in debt made up the bulk of the cases, including major names like Genesis Healthcare and Pacifica Senior Living.

Location Specific

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Nashville Industrial Demand Surges by 72% Link

Companies snapped up nearly 779,000 square feet of space in the fourth quarter, which actually outpaced the amount of new buildings finished during that time.
Most of this growth is coming from new leases rather than renewals, with tenants specifically hunting for modern facilities built within the last decade.
This high demand pushed rental rates to a record high of $10.30 per square foot and kept the local vacancy rate low at just 4.2 percent.

AI & Real Estate - Today’s Trends

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Tool of the day: Figure

Figure is the first-of-its-kind AI robotics company bringing a general purpose humanoid to life.

Smart Bricks Lands $5M Pre-Seed Led by a16z for AI Proptech link

This significant early-stage investment signals a shift in U.S. real estate toward "autonomous Proptech" where AI agents handle the complex, back-office financial workflows that previously required manual oversight.

Proptech Startups That Just Got Funded

FYLD, a British site risk assessment co, raised a $41M B round led by EIP LP.
Optiml, a Swiss RE business Intelligence co, raised an €8M seed led by KOMPAS.

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