We create long term value through building game-changing companies that engineer solutions in their markets few thought possible.
These companies are shaping the future of real estate, technology and finance.
Our operating companies, and those companies in which we invest, are all focused within the finance, real estate and technology areas. Each has varying degrees of autonomy, and all benefit from the collective resources, vision and experience of the Group.
Group Companies
RE5Q
RE5Q is the pioneer behind disruptive businesses applying the latest data mining, analysis and processing technologies such as blockchain, AI and machine learning to the real estate sector. Operating in partnership with Oxford’s Mathematical Institute and the Department of Land Economy at Cambridge, it is revolutionising planning, development, investment and regulation across the industry.
Stone Estate Swiss
Stone Estate is a private commercial real estate company focused on value-add and opportunistic investments in Switzerland. Building from its seed portfolio, Stone Estate aims to become one of the largest focused commercial value-add investors in Swiss real estate. We believe this particular segment is under-served and Stone Estate’s investment approach combines long-standing local market expertise with blue-chip real estate private equity experience and international capital markets know-how.
Peninsula
Peninsula is an investment and research company identifying trends, opportunities and challenges in the MENA real estate market. It’s econometric, data-centric and research-driven approach provides a framework through which it recognises and analyses trends, quantifies risks and identifies opportunities to unlock unrecognised value. The world class team is focused on helping enhance market efficiency and further integrate MENA real estate markets into the global financial system.
Odysseus Investments
Odysseus Investments is a growth investor and asset builder across financials and technology, facilitating the creation of new markets by the digitisation of traditional sectors. The firm creates long term value through building game-changing companies that engineer innovative solutions within finance, banking, insurance and real estate sectors.
Portfolio companies
GRID Finance
GRID Finance is a specialist lender for the Irish retail, hospitality and service sectors. For SMEs, securing business-critical loans can be difficult. GRID offers a flexible, easy to use service backed by in-depth sector expertise to source cash advances, whether for replenishing stock, training staff or refurbishment. Market-leading technology to ensure a smooth service through which customers can quickly secure the funding they need to succeed.
FinanzRitter
FinanzRitter is an app-based digital insurance broker disrupting the German personal insurance market. Using cutting-edge technology, FinanzRitter removes paperwork, constantly reviews and repurposed contracts, automates claims and uses AI to tailor policies to its users’ individual needs – improving user experience, cutting costs and speeding up the insurance process.
Whitebox
Whitebox is a digital asset manager for the German retail investment market. Whitebox puts investors’ capital in the hands of professionals – offering a highly personalised service for low fees.The business executes active and passive strategies for its customers and has consistently delivered above-average returns while upholding the highest standards in asset safety and transparency.
