Who we are
Overview
For over 20 years, Urban Partners has invested in the urban built environment, delivering strong, risk-adjusted returns through market cycles. We’ve done this by developing, actively managing, and financing high-quality assets in strategic locations across Europe.
We manage over €25 billion in assets through strategies across the capital structure, focusing on cities where we see strong, resilient economies and outsized growth potential.
Get to know
Urban Partners
From urbanisation to demographic change, we understand the pressure cities are under to deliver housing to meet growing needs, build critical social infrastructure and flexible workspaces, and find energy-efficient solutions. At Urban Partners, we aim to bridge global capital with urban opportunities in attractive and stable markets.
Our story
We invest to make cities more liveable. Since the start, our innovative approach integrates performance, sustainability, and responsibility. Get to know a little bit about our history.
- Our history
Founded in 2005.
- Our AUM
€25 billion.
- Our home
15+ cities across Europe.
solve for tomorrow.
Innovating and investing in the assets of the future is at our core. We don’t invest only for today, we solve for tomorrow.
- Emission reductions
New developments are 39% below the SBTi Building Sector pathway threshold for embodied emissions.
- Future commitments
50% reduction in embodied emissions by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
- Decarbonising in real estate
Ensuring that 100% of investments are aligned with the Paris 1.5°C pathway for operational GHG emissions.
Careers
We work hard to attract and retain the world’s best talent: ambitious, experienced, and inclusive professionals who want to build a more resilient and competitive Europe.
- A strong team
Over 600 multidisciplinary investment professionals.
- A strong belief
96% of employees feel that Urban Partners’ goals are meaningful to them.
- A strong management team
Investment Committee members have an average tenure of nearly 12 years.
Our values
We’re driven by four core values. We’ve built a culture that helps you reach your career goals through meaningful work.
Making a difference
We believe the best outcomes come from working together, sharing knowledge openly, and building on each other’s strengths.
Trust
We trust our people with responsibility and give them the freedom to make decisions that drive progress.
Care
We invest in learning and development, encouraging curiosity and learning new skills to keep our teams sharp and inspired.
Always learning
We welcome diverse perspectives and experiences, fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and able to contribute fully.
Meet our team
Urban Partners’ leadership team brings a shared focus on solving complex challenges facing European cities. Together, they combine expertise and a clear vision for building resilient urban environments.
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