Starwood Capital Raises $2.86B for Global Real Estate Credit Funds
Starwood Capital Group has closed three private credit-focused vehicles, raising $2.86 billion in capital commitments to expand its global real estate lending capabilities. The new funds include Starwood Real Estate Debt Strategies U.S. (SREDS), Starwood European Real Estate Debt Finance II (SEREDF II), and Starwood Australian Real Estate Debt Finance Trust I (SAREDF), alongside related co-investment vehicles.
The latest fundraise strengthens Starwood’s position as a major player in real estate credit, with over $100 billion in lending transactions completed since 2010 across its private investment vehicles and publicly traded Starwood Property Trust. Its vertically integrated credit platform—supported by more than 60 professionals—spans origination, underwriting, portfolio management, capital markets, and legal functions.
“We’re incredibly excited to leverage our team’s expertise and continue building on Starwood Capital’s long-standing success in real estate credit,” said Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO. “As traditional lenders retreat amid regulatory and macroeconomic uncertainty, we’re well positioned to deliver flexible, high-quality credit solutions with attractive yields.”
Founded in 1991, Starwood Capital has raised over $85 billion in capital and currently manages approximately $115 billion in assets.