Curation Capital

Curation Capital operates as a global, multi-strategy real estate investment manager. The firm was established in 2019 as a privately held investment management entity. Since its inception, Curation Capital has maintained a commitment to investing in regions and sectors that demonstrate robust growth potential. The company collaborates with institutional investors and family offices, employing insight and conviction to curate portfolios designed to create value and foster sustainable growth.

The firm's investment approach is deeply rooted in the principles of family office investment, which prioritizes capital preservation, protection, and growth. This foundational philosophy guides every partnership Curation Capital forms and every decision it undertakes. The company ensures positive outcomes for its investors by working in conjunction with development and operational management teams that are considered best-in-class within their respective fields.

Curation Capital's core investment sectors encompass living and self-storage properties. Within the living sector, the company's strategy is primarily built upon Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and Build-to-Rent/Multifamily (BTR) assets. This focus reflects the firm's dedication to developing modern, resilient, and forward-looking investments across these key residential segments.

The company has a significant focus on Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) within the UK market, recognizing its resilience driven by existing supply shortages and increasing demand. Curation Capital actively engages in the acquisition and repositioning of student housing in university locations. For instance, the firm secured a £33 million loan to acquire and refurbish a 416-bed student accommodation development in Newcastle. This particular asset, located in Newcastle's Quayside area, includes 85% en-suite rooms and 15% studios, alongside amenities such as a cinema room, laundry facilities, and bicycle storage. The company has also partnered with Patron Capital, acquiring Sheraton Park, a 418-bed PBSA scheme in Durham, which serves Ustinov College, Durham University's postgraduate college. This acquisition, the sixth PBSA collaboration between the two firms, reinforces their shared strategy to acquire and reposition quality student housing in top-tier university locations, with previous projects including assets in Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester, and London.

Curation Capital's expertise spans various critical areas, including investment and asset management, development, and operations. The firm's investment and asset management capabilities cover portfolio strategy, co-investment, origination, due diligence, execution, financing oversight, portfolio management, investor reporting, and portfolio and asset exits. In development, the company handles pre-investment scoping, development execution, contractor oversight, and seamless site delivery and operations handover. Operational expertise includes leasing, management, and tenant relations. The company's vertically integrated team encompasses development management, operations, asset management, and finance, which facilitates a cohesive approach to value creation.

The culture at Curation Capital is informed by family values, emphasizing ethics and excellence. This cultural foundation empowers the firm to deliver both service and results. The company possesses substantial discretionary capital and leverages insights gained across various regions and sectors. This enables Curation Capital to efficiently execute complex and high-value transactions.