Capricorn Capital GmbH

Overview

Capricorn invests for its shareholders and a select group of co-investors. Its focus includes direct commercial real estate, residential development, student housing, and care development. The firm provides investment management, transaction management, underwriting, and asset management. Depending on the transaction and investment size, Capricorn can act as investment manager, transaction manager, or asset manager.²

History

Capricorn says it was established in 2011 to acquire a distressed portfolio of four office buildings. Its internal asset management platform, Square Asset Management, was established in 2019.³⁷

Timeline

1. 2011Capricorn says it was established in 2011 to acquire a distressed portfolio of four office buildings.
2. 2019Its internal asset management platform, Square Asset Management, was established in 2019.

Leadership

Gabriel serves as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Fund Management, supporting Capricorn’s residential investment programs. The firm describes its wider team as consisting of experienced professionals with backgrounds in real estate, financial markets, banking, and legal services.⁴

Services

Capricorn provides investment management, transaction management, underwriting, and asset management. It can act as an investment manager, transaction manager, or asset manager, depending on the transaction and investment size.²

What the firm offers

• Investment management
• Private and alternative investments

Client Focus

The firm invests for its shareholders and selected co-investors. Capricorn says it co-invests with private individuals, single-family offices, and a private equity investment fund.⁵

Approach

Capricorn follows a value-add strategy focused on the 20 largest cities in the Netherlands, with particular emphasis on Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht. It describes its approach as long term and hands on, with investment decisions driven primarily by cash-flow quality and stability.¹⁶

The firm targets single assets and portfolios that can gain value through redevelopment, sustainability improvements, or active asset management. Its acquisition targets in the Netherlands generally range from €5 million to €150 million and are located in major cities with favorable micro-locations.⁷

Assets and Investment Results

Capricorn reports that it has developed and redeveloped 475,000 square meters, generated €30 million in annual rental income, managed €175 million in equity, and completed €750 million in transactions and portfolio results.¹

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Sources

1. https://www.capricorncapital.nl/en/
2. https://www.capricorncapital.nl/en/services/
3. https://www.capricorncapital.nl/company
4. https://www.capricorncapital.nl/en/team/
5. https://www.capricorncapital.nl/investors
6. https://www.capricorncapital.nl/over-ons/
7. https://www.capricorncapital.nl/investmentfocus

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