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Blackstone lands 1.75 billion IPO for AI data centre REIT betting on hyperscaler demand

Blackstone lands 1.75 billion IPO for AI data centre REIT betting on hyperscaler demand

Blackstone has raised $1.75 billion through the IPO of Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust, a new REIT built to capitalize on the AI-driven demand for data centers. The trust sold 87.5 million shares at $20 each and plans to buy existing, leased facilities worth $250 million to $1.5 billion rented to investment-grade hyperscalers. The deal also broadens Blackstone’s investor reach beyond institutions, while the REIT’s blind-pool structure means it lists before buying any assets.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Blackstone data center debut goes flat as $1.75 billion IPO prices at $20 per share

Blackstone data center debut goes flat as $1.75 billion IPO prices at $20 per share

Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust began trading flat on its New York Stock Exchange debut after raising $1.75 billion in a U.S. IPO. Shares opened at $20 and the firm sold 87.5 million shares at the same price. The listing arrives amid a U.S. IPO rush led by artificial intelligence-linked companies, including Cerebras and Fervo Energy. Blackstone says the vehicle will focus on newly built data centers leased to investment-grade hyperscale tenants and has flagged $25 billion in near-term opportunities across key markets.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026

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Blackstone backed Knowledge Realty Trust raises Rs 500 crore via 91 day commercial paper deal

Blackstone backed Knowledge Realty Trust raises Rs 500 crore via 91 day commercial paper deal

Knowledge Realty Trust, backed by Blackstone and India’s largest REIT, has raised Rs 500 crore through a private placement of 91 day commercial papers. The funds will support its expansion plans. The papers are scheduled to mature on August 11, 2026 and will be listed on the BSE’s wholesale debt market, signaling continued financing momentum for commercial real estate.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Blackstone and BlackRock cut private credit fund values as software borrowers struggle

Blackstone and BlackRock cut private credit fund values as software borrowers struggle

Blackstone and BlackRock both reported lower values for their private credit funds in the first quarter, driven by markdowns on loans extended to struggling companies. The biggest pressure came from the software sector, where investors increasingly worry that AI is reshaping—or damaging—traditional business models. The update signals tightening credit conditions for riskier private lending.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
Bagmane Prime Office REIT IPO draws 2 lakh applications as investors pile in for Bengaluru offices

Bagmane Prime Office REIT IPO draws 2 lakh applications as investors pile in for Bengaluru offices

Bagmane Prime Office REIT, backed by Blackstone and the Bagmane Group, has drawn a record 2 lakh applications in its Rs 3,405 crore IPO. The issue saw strong oversubscription and unusually high investor participation, reflecting demand for premium Bengaluru office assets with high occupancy and global technology tenants ahead of its market listing.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
Anthropic partners with Blackstone and Goldman Sachs to launch an AI services company around Claude

Anthropic partners with Blackstone and Goldman Sachs to launch an AI services company around Claude

Anthropic, best known for its Claude AI, is reportedly setting up a dedicated AI services company. The move comes in collaboration with major financial players Blackstone and Goldman Sachs, signaling a push beyond selling models toward delivering hands-on AI solutions for businesses. The announcement suggests the new venture will focus on scaling deployments and support for enterprise customers.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Office Chai on 5 May 2026

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Blackstone backed Bagmane Prime Office REIT to launch Rs 3405 crore IPO on May 5

Blackstone backed Bagmane Prime Office REIT to launch Rs 3405 crore IPO on May 5

Blackstone-backed Bagmane Prime Office REIT plans to raise Rs 3,405 crore through an IPO opening on May 5. The move brings a major real estate investment vehicle to public markets, with investors watching the offer size and market timing. With Blackstone support, the launch signals strong appetite for income-generating office assets.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
Related Digital lands 16 billion financing for Oracle Michigan data centre campus deal

Related Digital lands 16 billion financing for Oracle Michigan data centre campus deal

Related Digital has secured $16 billion in financing for a Michigan data centre campus built for Oracle. The package combines equity from Related Digital and Blackstone with long-term debt backed by PIMCO-managed funds. The move underscores how major tech firms are accelerating expansion across the US as demand for cloud and AI infrastructure keeps rising.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026
Blackstone targets warehouse dominance in India but must take on risky property development bets

Blackstone targets warehouse dominance in India but must take on risky property development bets

Blackstone is already among India’s biggest warehousing players after rapidly expanding in about 18 months. It has acquired deals from prominent warehouse operators, but further leapfrogging likely requires moving beyond acquisitions into project development. That shift brings development and execution risks, even as warehouse demand keeps rising and competitors look to scale.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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