Dubai-based AI lab Smart Bricks has secured $5 million in pre-seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. The startup is developing agentic AI infrastructure to automate the global real estate investment process. By processing millions of data points, the platform identifies high-value opportunities and handles underwriting in minutes rather than months. The company aims to provide retail and institutional investors with the same sophisticated tools used by major private equity firms.
Ahold Delhaize USA has secured a $475 million investment from Blackstone Credit & Insurance to develop a new, highly automated distribution centre in Burlington, North Carolina. This strategic partnership utilizes a triple net lease structure, where Blackstone funds the total construction costs and retains ownership of the site while the retail giant manages operations. The project is designed to enhance the supply chain for the Food Lion brand, creating over 500 jobs and integrating advanced technology to streamline grocery delivery across the region.
Marriott Bonvoy has been named the Official Hotel Supporter in North America for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This partnership marks the return of the tournament to the continent for the first time in over three decades. With hotels situated across the 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States, the group aims to be a central hub for travellers.
An institutional buyer has secured a major logistics hub in North Las Vegas as JLL Capital Markets oversaw the sale of a DHL distribution centre. The facility spans 339,257 square feet and represents a high-quality Class A industrial asset. Located at 3950 Alto Avenue, the site is fully occupied by DHL Supply Chain (USA) and serves as a vital link for deliveries across the Western United States.
Modon Holding has announced a significant entry into the US residential market by forming a joint venture to build Harborside 4 in Jersey City. The Abu Dhabi-based firm will take a majority stake in the 54-story luxury tower alongside US giants Related Companies and Panepinto Properties. This waterfront development is set to provide 800 new homes, split between rental units and luxury condominiums, by early 2029.
EQT Real Estate has confirmed the purchase of the I-78 Commerce Center, a massive 809,000 square foot distribution hub in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The move marks a significant expansion of the EQT Real Estate Industrial Core-Plus Fund IV, targeting high-specification logistics infrastructure in markets with restricted supply. With state-of-the-art features including 40-foot clear heights and extensive trailer parking, the facility is designed to meet the growing needs of national distribution networks.
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