Capturing the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime
The needs of rapidly growing and evolving cities present a tremendous investment opportunity. Accelerating urbanization and changing demographics have put cities at the forefront of fundamental supply-demand imbalances that require capital, knowledge and execution capabilities. The need for more housing, improved flow of goods, and climate solutions are just some of the structural demands that inform our investment conviction and approach.
Since being founded in the Nordics in 2005, we have generated both a consistent track record and deep trust with investors and cities by capturing the greatest opportunity of our lifetime – one that generates attractive returns by creating value for society.
Proven strategies and execution capabilities to outperform
With 20 years of driving attractive risk-adjusted returns through more than 500 investments, our strategies span across real estate equity, debt financing and technology solutions, where we see unmet demands underpinned by structural tailwinds.
We invest in urban problem solving, guided by our four priorities:
Deliver attractive returns
Through investing capital with a strong focus on solving urban problems to the benefit of all stakeholders.
Pioneer problem-solving partnerships
To bridge the gap between the interests of people, cities, and capital. Historical misalignment has led to inadequate, sometimes even harmful, development of the urban ecosystem – we want to lead a new era where shared visions deliver shared benefits.
Catalyze healthy urban neighborhoods
Creating green and thriving places for people to prosper. This is all important in a world where nearly two thirds of the global population will be living in an urban environment by 2050.
Decarbonize the built environment
Emissions generated by and for cities account for ~70% of all global emissions. We decarbonize to drive risk and cost down, and profit, efficiency and long-term livability up.
Our essentials
Values
Making a Difference, Trust, Care, and Always Learning.
Purpose
We invest to help cities win the battles for our future.
A resilient organization and ownership
Urban Partners’ greatest strength has always been our people. Our team consists of over 700 experienced professionals located across eight countries, bringing diverse expertise in real estate, the public sector, technology, private equity, venture capital, architecture, finance, and sustainability.
Urban Partners is majority owned by senior partners, and has two external minority shareholders – Novo Holdings since 2020 and Viessmann Generations Group since 2024.