Benson Elliot is a leading, independent pan-European private equity real-estate fund manager. Benson Elliot manages funds on behalf of a diverse group of pension funds, foundations, endowment funds and family offices globally. All managed funds are fully discretionary. The firm targets investments in the middle market (€30 million to €300 million total transaction values) across Europe, where an ability to marry sophisticated transaction structuring and financing skills with local market knowledge and hands-on asset management experience can deliver strong overall performance.

Benson Elliot was founded in 2005 to realise a vision for successful real estate investing in a dynamic market environment. Conceived alongside a group of leading institutional investors, the firm strives to deliver compelling net investment performance for its investors throughout market cycles.

The Benson Elliot approach begins with our relationship with our investors, delivering a consistent asset-driven, value-add, risk-sensitive and exit-focused investment strategy. Benson Elliot’s decision to target a modestly sized fund reflects the belief that speedier deployment of smaller capital pools is a sensible way to reduce erosion of transaction-level returns and, as a result, to maximise net returns to investors.

CREATIVITY, ENTHUSIASM AND EFFICIENCY

We enjoy what we do. Because we tend to work with people we know (and like), we’re motivated to work hard. We think outside the box and work with vendors, operating partners, civic leaders and others to create opportunities, not just respond to them. Our hands-on asset management approach means we’re as comfortable implementing our business plans in-house as we are directing talented operating partners integrated with our efforts. Whatever the approach, we strive to create value for investors and have a positive impact on the communities in which we work.

IN IT FOR THE LONG-TERM

The Benson Elliot team has dedicated their professional careers to the European real estate sector. They bring to the firm impressive track records and industry profiles. In addition to their work at Benson Elliot they lead industry organisations, inspire students in university classrooms and serve on a variety of public bodies. Most importantly, however, they bring to Benson Elliot their integrity, values and a host of long-term relationships. Oh, and they own the firm; here today, here tomorrow.

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