Starwood Capital Group has closed on a combined $2.86 billion in capital commitments across three new private credit vehicles, expanding its global real estate lending strategy amid a shifting market landscape.
The vehicles include:
- Starwood Real Estate Debt Strategies U.S.
- Starwood European Real Estate Debt Finance II
- Starwood Australian Real Estate Debt Finance Trust I
Together with related co-investment vehicles, the closings mark a significant step in scaling the firm’s real estate credit platform.
“We’re incredibly excited to leverage our team’s expertise and continue building on Starwood Capital’s longstanding success in real estate credit,” said Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group. “As traditional lenders pull back in the face of regulatory and macroeconomic headwinds, our depth of experience uniquely positions us to provide flexible, high-quality financing solutions at compelling yields.”
The firm’s integrated real estate lending platform covers the full spectrum of lending operations—from originations and underwriting to portfolio management, capital markets, and legal support. Since 2010, Starwood Capital and its affiliated vehicles, including Starwood Property Trust, have originated more than $100 billion in real estate lending transactions.
The new funds come at a time when private lenders are stepping in to fill the gap left by retreating traditional financial institutions. Starwood Capital’s latest vehicles are expected to focus on opportunistic lending opportunities, providing capital solutions across U.S., European, and Australian markets.
