Global investment firm Sixth Street has formed a co-operative agreement with Lloyds to fund the UK commercial real estate sector. The partnership will deploy Sixth Street's Asset Based Finance platform to provide property borrowers with scaled, flexible financing. The deal combines Sixth Street's London-based finance and global real estate teams to expand lending opportunities across the country while maintaining strict underwriting standards.
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has established Tawrid Company for Financing Solutions, a digital platform aimed at boosting supply-chain financing across the Kingdom. Authorised by the Saudi Central Bank, Tawrid connects buyers, suppliers and financial institutions to enhance corporate liquidity and working capital. The company has already entered binding agreements with major local lenders and firms, including Saudi National Bank and ROSHN Group.
Ares Real Estate and PSP Investments have launched a new joint venture targeting up to $2.4 billion in US logistics property. The partnership combines Ares’ operational platform with PSP Investments’ capital, focusing on prime industrial markets across the US. Sourced by Marq Logistics, the venture launches with a 5.2 million-square-foot seed portfolio spread across 14 properties in key regions including California, Texas and New Jersey.
New York-based GTIS Partners LP has rebranded as Brightshore Capital LP after becoming fully partner-owned. Managing $5.6 billion in gross assets, the real estate firm simultaneously launched Brightshore Credit, a $250 million debt platform. The vehicle will target high-yield credit, stretch senior and mezzanine financing to assist developers facing high interest rates and building costs across the US and Brazil.
Realty Income has partnered with global investment firm KKR to create a euro-denominated joint venture holding a portfolio of European net lease assets. Under the agreement, KKR will invest €528 million for a 49 per cent equity stake, while Realty Income holds 51 per cent and continues property management. The deal covers 54 properties across Spain, Ireland, Poland and the Netherlands, backed by steady rental growth.
Global real estate manager Starlight Investments has secured £680 million in total capital commitments for its Starlight UK BTR Fund II and related investment vehicles. The capital will finance the acquisition and construction of more than 6,000 build-to-rent homes across the UK. Backed by international institutional investors and Homes England's National Housing Bank, the vehicle has already deployed funds into three major housing schemes.