KKR has committed $350 million from its Asset-Based Finance strategy to launch Akrapoint Commercial Capital. The mid-ticket equipment finance company will provide solutions for small and middle-market businesses in sectors such as manufacturing, construction and transportation. Led by Chief Executive Officer Nate Smith and Board Chair Gary Shivers, the platform targets growing demand for vocational assets, speciality trailers and industrial equipment across the US.
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.
Suntex Enterprises has signed a Letter of Intent to launch a North American real estate initiative exceeding $1 billion over five years. Anchored by two Alberta projects expected to generate $575 million, the company plans to build, own and monetise master-planned sites in Canada and the US. Suntex is also divesting its beverage arm for $5 million to fund growth.
Arlington City Council has backed a major redevelopment scheme to turn 7.3 acres of central surface parking into a multi-purpose complex. Private firm Trammell Crow Company will construct at least 390 homes, commercial space and a 600-car garage, investing over $123 million. The municipality retains land ownership whilst acquiring a new Water Utilities office, infrastructure and 197 free public parking spaces under a 99-year lease agreement.
Signia Hilton has announced Signia Restore, an integrated wellness concept designed to transform how guests train and recover while travelling. The service will debut at Signia Hilton Indianapolis, which is taking bookings for January 2027. Combining high-performance training, recovery spaces, tailored guidance and retail, the initiative targets business and leisure travellers. Following its Indiana launch, Hilton plans to introduce the concept across select international properties.
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