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Published by Atlantikos Capital | July 2025

As the global real estate landscape recalibrates post-pandemic, a wave of optimism is emerging among institutional investors, private equity firms, and strategic capital allocators. At the center of this renewed confidence lies a staggering figure: more than $350 billion in “dry powder” — capital raised but not yet deployed — now waiting to be invested in commercial real estate opportunities.

This capital overhang, a result of years of cautious deployment, rising interest rates, and macroeconomic uncertainty, has begun to find its moment. With economic signals stabilizing and risk premiums resetting, the second half of 2025 is expected to usher in a new chapter of aggressive but targeted dealmaking.

A Surge in Capital: Who's Holding the Power?

Leading the charge is Blackstone, the world’s largest real estate investor, holding more than $177 billion in dry powder across its global real estate funds. In early 2025, Blackstone made headlines by closing a $4 billion acquisition,  one of the largest private transactions since late 2022. This move not only reaffirmed the firm’s active stance but also served as a market signal: the window to acquire high-value assets at adjusted prices is open.

Other major players such as Brookfield, KKR, and Starwood Capital are also preparing to activate large pools of reserved capital, many of which are bound by use-it-or-lose-it timelines. According to CoStar, over $63 billion in aging capital must be deployed soon, adding urgency to the equation.

Strategy Over Speed: Navigating the Deployment Phase

While the temptation to move quickly is rising, seasoned investors are prioritizing strategic placement. According to a Bain & Co. briefing:

"The best opportunities often arise in moments of extreme uncertainty. The winners are those who act with discipline when others hesitate."

In this environment, Atlantikos Capital continues to focus on real estate segments that offer both yield stability and long-term upside, such as hospitality, multifamily developments in migration-growth markets, and experiential assets that combine lifestyle, work, and community.

PwC's Outlook: Value-in-Motion

According to PwC’s 2025 Mid-Year Real Estate Report, we’re entering a “Value-in-Motion” era, where pricing correction, demographic shifts, and pent-up capital converge to drive transaction volume. This means:

• Distressed assets may change hands at discounts
• Core properties may be recapitalized under new debt structures
• Emerging cities and secondary markets may become capital magnets

With interest rates stabilizing and inflation showing signs of containment, underwriting discipline is expected to define the next wave of successful acquisitions.

Atlantikos Capital’s Position: Anticipation with Precision

At Atlantikos Capital, we recognize that capital alone doesn’t create opportunity — timing, alignment, and clarity do. Our current focus involves:

• Structuring real estate offerings with built-in downside protection
• Partnering with developers in high-demand zones across Florida and the Sun Belt
• Creating flexible investment vehicles for accredited investors seeking fixed income and equity participation

We believe that deploying capital in today’s environment requires a dual lens: one that sees where value is today and anticipates where growth will be tomorrow.

Whether you're an individual accredited investor or an institutional partner, our goal remains the same, to turn insight into opportunity, and opportunity into long-term value.

Sources:

• CoStar – "Dealmakers With Billions To Spend on Real Estate Grow Optimistic for Rest of 2025"
• PwC Real Estate Mid-Year Outlook 2025
• Bain & Co. Strategic Capital Memo Q2 2025

Want to learn how to position your capital in this cycle?
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