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Bain Capital has successfully closed its third flagship real estate fund, Bain Capital Real Estate Fund III, with $3.4 billion in commitments, surpassing its predecessor by $400 million. Approximately 31 percent of the capital has been deployed in sectors like industrial, multifamily, grocery-anchored retail, marinas, and golf courses.

Fund III includes a $400 million investment alongside 11North Partners for US grocery-anchored shopping centers and will allocate about 5 percent to European data centers, aiming for mid-to-high teens net returns. Notable acquisitions include marinas in Massachusetts and Maryland and a 39-asset golf course portfolio.

The fund's focus represents a shift from previous investments in life sciences and media-production assets, with Bain anticipating more selective investments in those sectors amid market changes. Bain's fundraising period of two and a half years reflects a challenging environment for capital raising.