The Asia-Pacific real asset manager ESR has confirmed it secured US$850 million in new equity capital. This funding comes from existing shareholders and is backed by some of the world’s leading global investors. The company intends to use the money to strengthen its balance sheet and push forward with its expansion plans for data centres and logistics real estate.

This latest capital raise follows a busy period for the firm. Since January 2025, ESR has raised more than US$2 billion in net proceeds. These funds were generated by selling off non-core holdings and recycling capital from its balance sheet. This process was part of a wider strategic shift that began after the group was taken private in July 2025. By simplifying its portfolio, the company is now focusing on sectors that benefit from e-commerce and the rise of digital services.

Phil Pearce, President of ESR, said, “ESR has entered its next phase of growth with a stronger capital base and a more focused platform. As global capital continues to shift toward APAC, investors are increasingly seeking managers with local depth, strategic clarity, and a proven ability to execute in an evolving market environment. We are pleased to be deepening our partnership with leading global investors, who are not only shareholders, but also long-term capital partners across our platform. With a sharpened focus on logistics real estate and data centres, we are accelerating development and fundraising while driving sustained growth in leasing and capital deployment. Looking ahead, we remain focused on scaling our core business with discipline and delivering long-term value for our capital partners and customers.”

The group is currently prioritising markets in Australia, South Korea and Japan. It is also looking for new opportunities in India, Southeast Asia and Greater China. ESR currently works with 12 of the top 20 real estate Limited Partners globally. Over the last five years, it has raised an average of US$3.8 billion every year. Its logistics arm serves more than 1,500 customers and manages a development pipeline worth roughly US$9 billion. Meanwhile, its data centre division has secured enough land and power to support a pipeline of over 3 GW in capacity. This allows the firm to develop projects in stages across its most important growth markets.