Blue Owl Capital Wins 7 Real Assets Awards

Firm recognized for leadership in infrastructure and real estate investing

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:41pm

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Blue Owl Capital, a leading real assets investment firm, collected seven major industry awards in 2025, including three honors from the Private Equity Real Estate (PERE) Awards and four from the Infrastructure Investor Awards. The awards reflect Blue Owl's strong performance and innovative transactions in the digital infrastructure and net lease sectors.

Why it matters

The awards highlight Blue Owl's growing prominence and expertise in the real assets space, particularly in the fast-evolving digital infrastructure and net lease markets. The firm's ability to execute significant transactions and deliver strong returns for investors underscores its position as a trusted partner for institutional allocators.

The details

Blue Owl's Real Assets platform executed several high-profile deals in 2025, including the acquisition of IPI Partners, a majority investment in Gigabit Fiber, and a $27 billion financing for Meta's Hyperion data center campus in Louisiana. These transactions, along with the firm's overall investment performance, were recognized through the PERE and Infrastructure Investor awards.

  • The awards were announced on March 4, 2026.
  • Blue Owl's Real Assets platform reached $80.6 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025, up 63% from the prior year.

The players

Blue Owl Capital

A leading real assets investment firm that provides capital and strategic solutions to companies across the infrastructure and real estate sectors.

Marc Zahr

Co-President and Global Head of Real Assets at Blue Owl Capital.

PERE Awards

An annual awards program that honors investors, managers, advisors, and industry professionals whose achievements have shaped the private real estate market.

Infrastructure Investor Awards

An annual awards program that recognizes significant transactions, innovative approaches, and industry leadership in the infrastructure investment space.

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What they’re saying

“We are truly honored to be recognized by both PERE and Infrastructure Investor spanning seven total awards, all of which reinforce the strength of our integrated real assets platform, the dedication of our team and the continued trust of our partners.”

— Marc Zahr, Co-President and Global Head of Real Assets at Blue Owl

What’s next

Blue Owl Capital plans to continue expanding its Real Assets platform, leveraging its expertise in digital infrastructure and net lease investments to deliver strong returns for its investors.

The takeaway

Blue Owl Capital's multiple industry awards highlight its position as a leading real assets investment firm, with a growing presence in the digital infrastructure and net lease sectors. The firm's ability to execute significant transactions and generate strong performance for investors underscores its value proposition for institutional allocators.