Aug 12, 2026 – 3.36pmNew York private equity firm Warburg Pincus is ramping up its investment in Australia’s build-to-rent sector, expanding an initial venture with a local partner to target a $2.5 billion portfolio of rental apartments.With that increased investment, Warburg Pincus and partner Kio, led by Sam Bisla, will also look to expand into student accommodation.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
New York’s Warburg Pincus joins $2.5b local rental apartment projects
The upsized backing from private equity powerhouse gives local platform Kio firepower to double its portfolio of rental projects.






