COIMA has launched its second logistics fund, aiming to raise €1 billion. COIMA Logistics Fund II will focus on creating a broad logistics platform that is “fully aligned to the demands of contemporary occupiers”.

Manfredi Catella, founder and CEO of COIMA, believes that there is huge potential for further growth in the logistics sector. The manager has already acquired assets totalling €400 million for the fund and is currently finalising an investment pipeline comprising a further €400 million. This consists of a portfolio to be developed in northern Italy, leased primarily to leading logistics operators with LEED and BREEAM environmental certifications and in accordance with the best international benchmarks.

BMO Real Estate Partners has also launched a new fund — the BMO Europe Residential FCP-RAIF fund. Classified an Article 8 fund under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), the vehicle will invest in mid-market and affordable reside