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2026 Mid-year fundraising market pulse report

The 2026 Mid-year fundraising market pulse report analyzes where capital flowed, which asset classes delivered returns, and how regional dynamics shaped CRE investment performance from the first half of 2026 against the same period in 2025.

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Discover how real market data compares to mid-year sentiment and what it reveals about CRE strategy in 2026.

Drawing from aggregated and anonymized data across more than 1,200 real estate investment firms representing $300 billion in AUM and 150,000+ LPs, the 2026 Mid-year fundraising market pulse report provides a comprehensive analysis and comparison between 2026 year-to-date data and 2025 to identify how fundraising, distributions, and asset allocation changed between the two years. 

This report delivers exclusive insights on how capital moved in between 2025 and 2026 to help GPs, LPs, and CRE professionals optimize their fundraising strategies.

Key takeaways

  • 2026 capital raised year to date declined by 27.9%

  • Fewer firms are actively raising capital

  • Senior housing grew 56.9%, second to operating business

  • Arizona and New Jersey grew 292% and 254% respectively in capital raised

  • Distributions rose 9.6%, led by the West at 49%

Unlock the insights you need to elevate your capital-raising strategy in 2026.