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London/Lisbon, 12 August 2025 – Patron Capital, the pan-European institutional investor focused on property-backed investments, and its partner INBRIGHT, the specialist investor, developer and asset manager for sustainable light industrial and logistics properties, have acquired Quinta da Marquesa, a 26,000 sqm industrial estate in Palmela to the south of Lisbon, from an open-ended Portuguese real estate fund. The purchase price was not disclosed.
Palmela is part of Lisbon’s metropolitan region, with Quinta da Marquesa providing light industrial space in one of Portugal’s key industrial areas. The 75,000 sqm site currently offers 26,000 sqm of gross lettable area (GLA), with 22,000 sqm of warehouse space and 4,000 sqm of office and meeting space, alongside 12 loading bays. Patron Capital and INBRIGHT will invest to transform the asset to modern ESG-led standards, and there is excellent potential to expand the site’s overall GLA, which could include developing currently unused outdoor areas.
The joint venture between Patron Capital and INBRIGHT is building a diversified portfolio of sustainable light industrial and logistics properties in Portugal and Germany, targeting value-add opportunities in strategic locations with strong potential for sustainable refurbishment and modernisation. In Portugal the JV is aiming to build a EUR 100 million portfolio of light industrial and logistics properties, with this deal representing the venture’s second transaction in the country.
Located adjacent to the major Volkswagen Autoeuropa factory, Quinta da Marquesa benefits from excellent transport links with easy access to the A2 and A12 motorways. Palmela is a major industrial and automotive hub, with an array of multinational businesses and logistics companies operating in the area. It also benefits from a skilled labour force in the surrounding area and a dynamic industrial ecosystem.
With current occupancy of around 50%, Quinta da Marquesa offers immediate leasing opportunities and significant value-add potential through repositioning and ESG-focused upgrades, including enhancing energy efficiency and improving occupier experience with enhanced workspaces and meeting areas. Planned refurbishment works will significantly improve the asset’s environmental standards and aim to achieve BREEAM In-Use certification.
Jonatas Szkurnik, Senior Partner and Investment Director at Patron Capital, said: “This acquisition underlines our commitment to building a high-quality, future-proofed portfolio in Portugal, where there is robust demand for well-located, energy-efficient light industrial and logistics space. Together with INBRIGHT Portugal, we are focused on delivering sustainable assets that meet occupier demands while creating long-term value for our investors.”
Christoph Gumlich, Managing Partner at INBRIGHT Portugal, said: “Quinta da Marquesa fits perfectly into our strategy – a well-connected industrial asset within a key economic cluster anchored by Volkswagen Autoeuropa, which produces two strategically important models at its Palmela site. The property allows us to quickly deliver modern space in a tight market environment. With our local team in Lisbon, we are well positioned to proactively manage the asset and implement ESG-focused upgrades.“
Following successful investments in Germany where the JV is building a EUR 250 million portfolio, the Patron Capital and INBRIGHT partnership will continue to apply its tried and tested strategy to the Portuguese market. Just a few weeks ago, Patron Capital and INBRIGHT announced it had acquired a 13,700 sqm light industrial property for refurbishment in Norderstedt, Germany, for an undisclosed price.
The Quinta da Marquesa transaction was financed by Millennium BCP. TFRA Advogados and NewCycle acted as advisors to Patron Capital and INBRIGHT. The transaction was brokered by Cushman & Wakefield and CBRE acted as debt advisor on the deal.
Über INBRIGHT
INBRIGHT develops light industrial and logistics properties in economically strong locations with excellent transport connections. Since its founding in 2020, the company has delivered projects with a total investment volume of over €500 million and approximately 230,000 square meters of rental space in Germany. With the establishment of INBRIGHT Portugal, the company has recently expanded into the Portuguese market. Today, INBRIGHT employs 25 team members, all dedicated to implementing sustainable and innovative real estate solutions.
www.inbright.de
INBRIGHT Portugal
INVIVO Projectos Imobiliários, Lda.
Rua D. João V, 30
1250-091 Lisboa, Portugal
info@inbright.pt
INBRIGHT Development GmbH
Erasmusstr. 14
10553 Berlin
+49 (0) 30 4036862-0
info@inbright.de
Press Contact INBRIGHT
Yvonne Hoberg
GLOWING MIND | Communications & Transformation
M +49 151 54 750 169
yvonne.hoberg@glowing-mind.com
About Patron Capital Partners
Patron represents approximately €5.2 billion of capital raised across several funds and related co-investments, investing in property, corporate operating entities whose value is primarily supported by property assets and distressed debt and credit related businesses.
Since it was established in 1999, Patron has undertaken more than 200 transactions across 110 investments and programs involving over 9 million square metres in 17 countries, with many of these investments realised.
Investors represent a variety of sovereign wealth funds, prominent universities, major institutions, private foundations, and high net worth individuals located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The main investment adviser to the Funds is Patron Capital Advisers LLP, which is based in London, and Patron has other offices across Europe including Barcelona and Luxembourg; the group is comprised of 65 people, including a 41-person investment team. Further information about Patron Capital is available at www.patroncapital.com
Media Enquiries Patron Capital
Henry Columbine/James Carnegie/Laurence Hill
SEC Newgate
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e: patron@secnewgate.co.uk
Nuremberg/Berlin, 5 August 2025. Berlin-based project developer and asset manager INBRIGHT has signed a long-term lease agreement with Metz Consumer Electronics GmbH for a light industrial property located at Sigmundstraße 189 in Nuremberg. The approx. 11,600 sqm facility will be fully occupied by Metz under a single-tenant arrangement with a term of 15 years. With this lease, the asset is now fully let.
Acquired in 2023 in partnership with CONVALOR, the property forms part of INBRIGHT’s nationwide Transform-to-Green strategy, which focuses on the ESG-led redevelopment and decarbonisation of existing commercial real estate.
Metz Consumer Electronics is a long-established German company with more than 85 years of experience in developing and manufacturing premium consumer electronics, particularly high-end televisions. In 2023, Metz expanded its portfolio to include photovoltaic systems in the German market. The newly leased space in Nuremberg will serve as the company’s new central hub for R&D, production, customer service, and administration—ensuring job continuity for all employees.
“This new location lays the groundwork for securing the long-term future of Metz – technologically, operationally and financially. Our relocation is a strong commitment to sustainable growth and the ongoing evolution of our company,” said Dr. Norbert Kotzbauer, CEO of Metz Consumer Electronics.
Sustainable refurbishment with measurable ESG impact
The comprehensive refurbishment aims to significantly reduce the building’s carbon footprint. Measures include insulation of the office roof, replacement of windows, installation of a sustainable heating system, and rooftop photovoltaic panels. Based on technical assessments, these efforts will cut CO₂ emissions by up to 62.43 kg per sqm per year. Green lease clauses ensure that sustainability goals remain enforceable over the full lease term. INBRIGHT also plans to pursue BREEAM certification for the property.
“This long-term lease by Metz not only confirms the appeal of Nuremberg as a business location but also illustrates the significant value creation potential of ESG-led brown-to-green strategies. Our goal was to align the operational needs of a technology company with our sustainability standards. This partnership marks another important milestone in our Transform-to-Green portfolio,” said Katharina Mühlbauer, Project & Transaction Manager at INBRIGHT.
The project is being executed by Fischer Planen und Bauen GmbH as general contractor. Dreyer & Kollegen is responsible for project management. Legal advice was provided by K&L Gates, while Multacon – multa consilia GmbH acted as the leasing intermediary.
About INBRIGHT
INBRIGHT develops light industrial and logistics properties in economically strong locations with excellent transport connectivity. Since its founding in 2020, the company has delivered real estate projects in Germany with a total investment volume of over €500 million and approx. 230,000 square meters of lettable space. With the launch of INBRIGHT Portugal, the company has also entered the Portuguese market. Today, INBRIGHT employs a team of 25 professionals dedicated to delivering sustainable and forward-thinking real estate solutions.
www.inbright.de
INBRIGHT Development GmbH
Erasmusstr. 14
10553 Berlin
+49 (0) 30 4036862-0
info@inbright.de
Press contact INBRIGHT
Yvonne Hoberg
GLOWING MIND | Communications & Transformation
M +49 151 54 750 169
yvonne.hoberg@glowing-mind.com
Press contact Metz Consumer Electronics GmbH
Sandra Schuster
+49 (0)911 9706-238
presse@metz-ce.de
Hamburg/Berlin, July 8 2025 – Patron Capital, the pan-European institutional investor focused on property-backed investments, and its partner INBRIGHT, the specialist light industrial and logistics investor, developer, and asset manager, have acquired a 13,700 square meter light industrial property for refurbishment in Norderstedt, Germany, for an undisclosed price.
Norderstedt is part of Hamburg’s metropolitan region directly to the north of the city. The urban logistics asset is ideally located for business, a few minutes’ drive from Hamburg Airport and close to motorway links providing easy access to the rest of Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Poland and beyond.
Patron Capital and INBRIGHT will invest to transform the property to modern ESG-led standards. It is the fourth asset the partners have purchased in Germany in the last 18-months as part of their joint investment programme to build a portfolio of sustainability focused light industrial and logistics assets in key locations in Germany and Portugal.
The Norderstedt property has been sold by a Hamburg based developer. It was previously a logistics subsidiary for shoe retailer Goertz until the end of 2024. A comprehensive refurbishment to significantly enhance the asset’s ESG credentials is planned, including installing improved insulation, energy-efficient lighting and environmentally friendly heating technology, as well as modernizing the building’s storage areas and the renovation of its roof. Flexible spaces to allow for different occupier uses and business concepts will also be incorporated.
The joint venture between Patron Capital and INBRIGHT is aiming to build a diversified portfolio of sustainable light industrial and logistics properties with a value of EUR 250 million in economically strong locations in Germany. The JV is also operating in Portugal, building investments in light industrial and logistics properties valued at EUR 100 million. This acquisition in Norderstedt brings the JV’s number of purchases in Germany and Portugal to five – in Germany properties in Cologne-Marsdorf, Mainz and Hamburg-Porgesring have been acquired and more are in the pipeline.
Christoph Ignaczak, Senior Partner and Investment Director at Patron Capital, said: “Germany is a key market in Europe’s light industrial sector. With its location in the Hamburg metropolitan region, Norderstedt is ideally placed to meet increasing demand for flexible light industrial and last-mile logistics space. Through strategic investments of this kind, together with INBRIGHT we are actively responding to market opportunities by delivering the Grade-A energy efficient space modern occupiers want. We will continue to build the JV’s portfolio in a targeted manner. With over EUR 200 million in investment capital, we are actively seeking additional properties in Germany’s light industrial sector with similar potential.”
Sebastian Pijnenburg, Managing Director of INBRIGHT Development GmbH, said: “The combination of an excellent location, development potential and the opportunity to implement sustainable credentials made this property in Norderstedt an ideal candidate for our portfolio strategy. We look forward to transforming this asset to its full potential together with Patron Capital.”
The transaction was brokered by Grossman + Berger. Legal counsel was provided by GSK Stockmann.
Über INBRIGHT
INBRIGHT develops light industrial and logistics properties in economically strong locations with excellent transport connections. Since its founding in 2020, the company has delivered projects with a total investment volume of over €500 million and approximately 230,000 square meters of rental space in Germany. With the establishment of INBRIGHT Portugal, the company has expanded into the Portuguese market. Today, INBRIGHT employs 25 team members, all dedicated to implementing sustainable and innovative real estate solutions.
www.inbright.de
INBRIGHT Development GmbH
Erasmusstr. 14
10553 Berlin
+49 (0) 30 4036862-0
info@inbright.de
Media Enquiries INBRIGHT
Yvonne Hoberg
GLOWING MIND | Communications & Transformation
M +49 151 54 750 169
yvonne.hoberg@glowing-mind.com
About Patron Capital Partners
Patron represents approximately €5.3 billion of capital raised across several funds and related co-investments, investing in property, corporate operating entities whose value is primarily supported by property assets and distressed debt and credit related businesses. Since it was established in 1999, Patron has undertaken more than 200 transactions across 114 investments and programs involving over 9 million square metres in 17 countries, with many of these investments realised.
Investors represent a variety of sovereign wealth funds, prominent universities, major institutions and private foundations located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The main investment adviser to the funds is Patron Capital Advisers LLP, which is based in London, and Patron has other offices across Europe including Barcelona and Luxembourg; the group is comprised of 63 people, including a 40-person investment team.
www.patroncapital.com
Media Enquiries Patron Capital
Henry Columbine/Polly Warrack via SEC Newgate
t: +44 (0)7808 541191
e: patron@secnewgate.co.uk
Growing light industrial location attracts media group, music merchandiser, and engineering firm
Cologne/Berlin, 3 July 2025 – The light-industrial-focused joint venture between Patron and INBRIGHT has secured three new tenants at its property on Max-Planck-Straße 35 in Cologne-Marsdorf, covering a total of approx. 1,415 sqm of light industrial space. The new tenants are PLAN4 Engineering GmbH, the Europe-wide fulfillment specialist MusicMerch GmbH, and a leading German media group.
PLAN4 Engineering GmbH, a designer and developer of industrial plants in the field of mineral processing and bulk material handling, has taken around 220 sqm of office space.
MusicMerch GmbH, a Europe-wide fulfillment partner for merchandise products, will occupy 165 sqm of warehouse space to handle logistics processes for music-related goods – including the successful children’s brand Heavysaurus.
The trio is rounded off by a leading German media company, already present at the site, which has now signed a long-term lease for an additional hall of around 1,029 sqm.
Marsdorf increasingly attractive for technology and creative industries
The property in Cologne-Marsdorf comprises around 14,000 sqm of lettable space and was acquired in early 2024 by Patron Capital and INBRIGHT from MURA Deutschland GmbH as part of their joint investment strategy in German light industrial and logistics assets. The site offers flexible hall and office space in a strategically favorable location – with direct access to the A1/A4 motorways and strong public transport connections to Cologne city center.
Traditionally known as a logistics and retail hub, Marsdorf is now increasingly appealing to technology and creative-sector users due to its advantageous location and flexible property structures.
Lea Birnfeld, Senior Project Manager at INBRIGHT, commented: “Tech, creative industries, media – this diverse mix is bringing new momentum to our site on Max-Planck-Straße. We are very pleased with the trust placed in us by our new tenants. The strong demand shows that Marsdorf has more potential than many expect. With a clear focus on market needs and our commitment to sustainable refurbishment of existing assets, we are creating spaces here that are truly future-proof.”
About INBRIGHT
INBRIGHT develops light industrial and logistics properties in economically strong locations with excellent transport connections. Since its founding in 2020, the company has delivered projects with a total investment volume of over €500 million and approximately 230,000 square meters of rental space in Germany. With the establishment of INBRIGHT Portugal, the company has expanded into the Portuguese market. Today, INBRIGHT employs 25 team members, all dedicated to implementing sustainable and innovative real estate solutions.
www.inbright.de
INBRIGHT Development GmbH
Erasmusstr. 14
10553 Berlin
+49 (0) 30 4036862-0
info@inbright.de
Media Enquiries INBRIGHT
Yvonne Hoberg
GLOWING MIND | Communications & Transformation
M +49 151 54 750 169
yvonne.hoberg@glowing-mind.com
London/Lissabon, 08.04.2025. Patron Capital, the pan-European institutional investor focused on property-backed investments, and its partner INBRIGHT, the specialist light industrial and logistics investor, developer, and asset manager, have launched a new EUR 100 million investment programme focused on building a portfolio of sustainability focused light industrial and logistics assets in key locations in Portugal.
The venture will primarily target assets with value-add potential that can be refurbished to modern energy efficient standards in Greater Lisbon and Greater Porto, with selective acquisitions also being planned in economically strong Portuguese regions, industrial clusters, and key transport hubs. The first acquisition has already been successfully completed with the purchase of Alto BP, a multi-let 16,259 sqm GLA industrial estate in Vila Franca de Xira, northwest of Lisbon in the city’s wider metropolitan area. The property, which was taken over from private equity company ECS, is 90% occupied, with a Portuguese National Government entity being its main tenant.
The Portuguese light industrial and logistics sector presents a compelling investment opportunity, supported by a raft of positive tailwinds including a significant undersupply of modern and efficient space. The market’s sub-5% vacancy rate, combined with a restricted new development pipeline and ageing, ESG-non-compliant stock, has created a favorable investment backdrop for those with the right investment and asset management expertise.
The new venture marks the second time Patron Capital and INBRIGHT have partnered together, following their successful EUR 250 million light industrial and logistics investment strategy in Germany. As part of this ongoing programme, they have acquired properties in Cologne, Hamburg, and Mainz with further acquisitions in the pipeline. In addition to these investments, the partners are jointly developing LIZ – Ludwigsburg Industriezentrum, a large-scale urban industrial project in Ludwigsburg in Southwest Germany. Patron has also partnered with Base Investments to build a portfolio of light industrial and logistics assets in The Netherlands.
The new Portuguese venture by Patron Capital and INBRIGHT Portugal will leverage the successful approach rolled out by Patron Capital and INBRIGHT in Germany with the aim of creating long-term value for both investors and tenants. INBRIGHT has established INBRIGHT Portugal with an office in Lisbon providing on-the-ground presence for close market monitoring and efficient asset management.
Jonatas Szkurnik, Senior Partner and Investment Director at Patron Capital, said: “We see significant potential in the Portuguese light industrial and logistics market. This is being driven by robust demand from occupiers seeking high quality, efficient and modern space of the kind our new venture with INBRIGHT Portugal will set out to deliver. We are also seeing demand from owner-occupiers for sale and leaseback arrangements with investors that enable them to unlock capital to be re-investment in their core business. Patron Capital and INBRIGHT Portugal have the flexibility and capital to provide funding solutions and modern spaces to the market.”
Christoph Gumlich, Managing Partner at INBRIGHT Portugal, said: “This first acquisition in Portugal highlights the programme’s focus on assets in excellent locations with potential to be optimised through active asset management and sustainable refurbishment. There is high demand for modern, ESG-compliant light industrial and logistics properties in Portugal and by leveraging our expertise, we will develop and manage high quality assets that meet market needs, improve sustainability standards, and capitalise on growth potential.”
Manuel Noronha Andrade, CEO of ECS, commented: “We are pleased to have concluded this transaction with Patron Capital and INBRIGHT Portugal. Throughout the process, we worked in a goal-oriented and constructive manner. Their solid approach and high expertise give us confidence that the sold asset will continue to thrive and make a positive contribution to the Portuguese light industrial and logistics market.”
Patron Capital and INBRIGHT’s Portuguese venture will acquire properties with value-add potential that can be transformed to deliver attractive returns. Refurbishment priorities will focus on sustainability and delivering energy efficiency improvements, including reducing CO2 emissions and achieving at least a “Good” BREEAM In-Use certification. The venture is aiming to build a portfolio providing resilient long-term returns while contributing to economic growth by playing a role in modernising Portugal’s light industrial and logistics stock.
The property was sold by a special purpose vehicle (SPV) managed by ECS. NewCycle and TFRA advised the Buyer and CBRE and CVG Lawyers advised the Seller on the transaction.
About Patron Capital
Patron represents approximately €5.2 billion of capital raised across several funds and related co-investments, investing in property, corporate operating entities whose value is primarily supported by property assets and distressed debt and credit related businesses. Since it was established in 1999, Patron has undertaken more than 200 transactions across 110 investments and programs involving over 9 million square metres in 17 countries, with many of these investments realised.
Investors represent a variety of sovereign wealth funds, prominent universities, major institutions, private foundations, and high net worth individuals located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The main investment adviser to the Funds is Patron Capital Advisers LLP, which is based in London, and Patron has other offices across Europe including Barcelona and Luxembourg; the group is comprised of 65 people, including a 41-person investment team.
Further information about Patron Capital is available at www.patroncapital.com
Media Enquiries Patron Capital
Henry Columbine/Polly Warrack via SEC Newgate
t: +44 (0)7808 541191
patron@secnewgate.co.uk
Über INBRIGHT
INBRIGHT develops light industrial and logistics properties in economically strong locations with excellent transport connections. Since its founding in 2020, the company has delivered projects with a total investment volume of over €500 million and approximately 230,000 square meters of rental space in Germany. With the establishment of INBRIGHT Portugal, the company has expanded into the Portuguese market. Today, INBRIGHT employs 25 team members, all dedicated to implementing sustainable and innovative real estate solutions.
www.inbright.de
INBRIGHT Portugal
INVIVO Projectos Imobiliários, Lda.
Rua D. João V, 30
1250-091 Lisboa, Portugal
info@inbright.pt
INBRIGHT Development GmbH
Erasmusstr. 14
10553 Berlin
+49 (0) 30 4036862-0
info@inbright.de
Media Enquiries INBRIGHT
Yvonne Hoberg
GLOWING MIND | Communications & Transformation
M +49 151 54 750 169
yvonne.hoberg@glowing-mind.com
Berlin, 1 April 2025 – Real estate investor and developer INBRIGHT is continuing its growth trajectory and has strategically adjusted its organizational structure to meet rising market demands. As part of this development, Dr. Till Meister, Kateryna Bal, and Nadine Haupt have been granted power of attorney (Prokura) and will assume expanded responsibilities in corporate management. In addition, Lea Birnfeld has been promoted to Senior Project Manager, taking on further responsibility for key development projects.
With these measures, INBRIGHT is creating a more efficient organization, distributing operational responsibility across a broader base, and positioning the company for its next phase of growth. Since its founding in 2020, the company has successfully initiated light industrial and logistics projects with a total investment volume of over €500 million and a rental area of around 230,000 sqm across Germany. Further acquisitions and developments are in preparation.
Strengthening internal structures for sustainable growth
To meet the increasing requirements in project development, operations, and corporate governance, INBRIGHT is deliberately expanding responsibility in key roles.
Dr. Till Meister, an experienced Senior Project Manager and head of the flagship project LIZ Ludwigsburg, will play an even greater role in shaping the company’s strategic development. Kateryna Bal, Head of Operations, will assume a central role in managing operational processes and driving process optimization. Nadine Haupt, Head of People & Culture, will further advance INBRIGHT’s talent and culture strategy to ensure sustainable growth. All three have been granted power of attorney and will take on expanded responsibilities in corporate management. In addition, Lea Birnfeld has been promoted to Senior Project Manager, where she will lead key projects in Cologne, Friedberg, and Solingen. She will further drive growth in the project development business and unlock new regional development opportunities.
“With these steps, we are ensuring that INBRIGHT is well prepared to successfully master its next growth phase. By deliberately strengthening our leadership team, we are creating more efficient processes, faster decision-making structures, and a future-proof organization,” says Torsten Schmidt, Managing Director of INBRIGHT Development GmbH.
Light industrial remains a growth segment – driven by nearshoring and Industry 4.0
While other asset classes remain under pressure due to shifting market conditions, demand and pricing in the light industrial and logistics real estate segment remain robust. Key drivers include nearshoring – the relocation of production capacities back to Europe to minimize supply chain risks – as well as increasing automation and digital integration under Industry 4.0.
“The demand for modern, flexible production and logistics space specifically designed for digital manufacturing processes continues to rise. At the same time, both institutional investors and occupiers are placing greater emphasis on energy-efficient, ESG-compliant property solutions – particularly in economically strong regions with excellent infrastructure,” adds Managing Director Schmidt.
Sustainable repositioning instead of land consumption
Through its “Transform to Green” strategy, INBRIGHT focuses on revitalizing existing commercial properties rather than sealing new land. By carrying out energy-efficient refurbishments, the company reduces carbon footprints while optimizing cost structures. At the same time, INBRIGHT is advancing the development of light industrial space in Germany’s strongest economic regions, creating properties tailored to the needs of Industry 4.0. In doing so, the company contributes to resource conservation while easing pressure on the market.
About INBRIGHT
INBRIGHT develops light industrial and logistics properties in economically strong locations with excellent transport connectivity. Since its founding in 2020, the company has delivered real estate projects in Germany with a total investment volume of over €500 million and approx. 230,000 square meters of lettable space. With the launch of INBRIGHT Portugal, the company has also entered the Portuguese market. Today, INBRIGHT employs a team of 25 professionals dedicated to delivering sustainable and forward-thinking real estate solutions.
www.inbright.de
INBRIGHT Development GmbH
Erasmusstr. 14
10553 Berlin
+49 (0) 30 4036862-0
info@inbright.de
Press contact INBRIGHT
Yvonne Hoberg
GLOWING MIND | Communications & Transformation
M +49 151 54 750 169
yvonne.hoberg@glowing-mind.com
Berlin/Lisbon, 26 March 2025. INBRIGHT, the German Light Industrial investor, developer and asset manager, is expanding into Portugal, continuing its growth trajectory. Together with Christoph Gumlich, the company has founded ‘INBRIGHT Portugal’ based in Lisbon. From this new location, INBRIGHT will focus on the development and optimisation of light industrial and logistics properties in Portugal’s economically strong markets. A key focus will be the sustainable transformation of existing properties as part of the company’s successful “Transform to Green” strategy, which has already been implemented in Germany. Since 2020, INBRIGHT has built a light industrial and logistics portfolio valued at over EUR 500 million. The first acquisitions in Portugal are about to be finalised.
“The Portuguese real estate market, particularly in the light industrial and logistics sectors, is characterised by a significant supply gap for modern, future-proof commercial spaces. At the same time, there is a vast stock of outdated properties with great potential for targeted transformation. This makes Portugal an excellent fit for our business strategy, and with Christoph Gumlich, we have the right partner on the ground,” says Sebastian Pijnenburg, Managing Partner of INBRIGHT Development GmbH.
Christoph Gumlich, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of INBRIGHT Portugal, will be a key figure in driving the company’s expansion in the Portuguese market. Gumlich holds a Master’s degree in Real Estate from the International Real Estate Business School (IRE|BS) and a degree in Real Estate Economics and Management from the University of Applied Sciences Holzminden (HAWK). He brings over ten years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, specialising in investment, asset management, and project development. Before joining INBRIGHT, he held senior positions at BEOS and Allgemeine SÜDBODEN, where he was responsible for large-scale light industrial and commercial real estate projects.
Christoph Gumlich | Foto: Simon Wegener
“Portugal has emerged as a dynamic market for light industrial and logistics investments, benefiting significantly from the nearshoring and e-commerce trends. In major urban centres, there is a strong demand for high-quality, ESG-compliant spaces, while supply remains limited,” says Christoph Gumlich, Managing Partner of INBRIGHT Portugal.
“While new developments are crucial in addressing the supply gap, the transformation and active management of existing properties play an equally important role. As a local partner, we support both approaches and see great potential in the sustainable modernisation of existing assets.”
Portugal: A Dynamic Market with Growing International Demand
Since the Covid pandemic, Portugal has become one of the world’s most attractive nearshoring destinations. According to the latest Savills Nearshoring Index, Portugal ranks as the top location in this category. As part of the European single market, the country offers favourable business conditions, including moderate labour costs, a highly skilled workforce, and a stable economic environment.
These factors make Portugal a prime destination for companies focused on the European market. Recently, Volkswagen developed its Palmela plant into one of its most efficient production hubs, while Lufthansa has made significant investments in a new maintenance and repair facility in the country.
Alongside the increasing presence of international corporations, Portugal’s real estate market has become increasingly globalised following the global financial crisis. Today, around 80% of real estate investments come from foreign investors—primarily from the U.S., the U.K., France, Spain, and Germany. These investors now consider ESG criteria and building certifications as standard requirements. However, the Portuguese market has yet to fully meet these expectations, as a large portion of existing commercial real estate does not comply with modern sustainability and quality standards.
This presents significant potential for targeted investments, which INBRIGHT Portugal aims to leverage by sustainably modernising existing properties in line with its “Transform to Green” strategy. “We expect demand for efficient, ESG-compliant real estate in Portugal to continue rising,” explains Christoph Gumlich. “With our expertise in sustainable property transformation within the light industrial and logistics sectors, we can actively respond to evolving tenant demands and develop projects for both international investors and the local market.”
About INBRIGHT
INBRIGHT develops light industrial and logistics properties in economically strong locations with excellent transport connections. Since its founding in 2020, the company has delivered projects with a total investment volume of over €500 million and approximately 230,000 square meters of rental space in Germany. With the establishment of INBRIGHT Portugal, the company has expanded into the Portuguese market. Today, INBRIGHT employs 25 team members, all dedicated to implementing sustainable and innovative real estate solutions.
www.inbright.de
INBRIGHT Portugal
INVIVO Projectos Imobiliários, Lda.
Rua D. João V, 30
1250-091 Lisboa, Portugal
info@inbright.pt
INBRIGHT Development GmbH
Erasmusstr. 14
10553 Berlin
+49 (0) 30 4036862-0
info@inbright.de
Pressekontakt INBRIGHT
Yvonne Hoberg
GLOWING MIND | Communications & Transformation
M +49 151 54 750 169
yvonne.hoberg@glowing-mind.com
March 18, 2025 – With the acquisition of a business park in Hamburg’s Billbrook district, BEOS AG has expanded the portfolio of the special AIF “BEOS Light Industrial Germany I”, managed by Swiss Life Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. The multi-tenant property was sold by INBRIGHT Development.
BEOS AG acquired the “Brookkamp” business park for the portfolio of a fund launched and managed by Swiss Life Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. The seller was a consortium consisting of INBRIGHT and Convalor Projektpartner GmbH. The property, wich is targeting targeting a DGNB Gold certification, comprises two newly built halls with approx. 10,000 sqm of usable space, a newly constructed multi-storey car park, as well as three existing buildings. In total, the lettable area includes around 19,500 sqm of warehouse and production space and 5,000 sqm of office space.
The new halls are equipped with photovoltaic systems for decentralized energy generation and heat pumps, providing a high degree of independence from fossil fuels. In addition, the buildings meet the KfW BEG40 EE standard.
Johannes Bensing, Project Manager at BEOS AG, commented: “We are very pleased to have acquired a business park with a broadly diversified tenant structure for the special fund ‘BEOS Light Industrial Germany I’ in such a central and highly sought-after corporate real estate location.”
Hendrik Aschoff, Project Manager at BEOS AG, added: “The property structure—with nearly 40% of the space being new-build, offering flexibility for a variety of uses, and the high energy efficiency—is a rarity in this location and creates excellent conditions for occupiers.”
Dajana Morasch, Project Manager BROOKKAMP at INBRIGHT, commented: “This transaction highlights both the strong locational appeal of Hamburg-Billbrook and the quality and future viability of our development concept. The disposal demonstrates that modern, sustainably designed light industrial properties in strategic locations are a highly sought-after asset class—for both occupiers and institutional investors.”
The property, located on Berzeliusstraße and Billbrookdeich in eastern Hamburg, benefits from excellent transport links. It lies only a few hundred meters from federal highway B5 and in close proximity to the A1 motorway. In addition, accessibility via public transport is ensured by several bus routes in the immediate vicinity.
The acquisition was made on behalf of “BEOS Light Industrial Germany I”. This open-ended special AIF was launched at the end of 2020 in cooperation with Swiss Life Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH and is aimed exclusively at institutional clients of Deka Immobilien, providing them with specialized access to the corporate real estate market for the first time. As part of this partnership, which builds on a tailor-made BEOS concept for Deka and the company’s long-standing expertise, Deka Immobilien assumes the distribution and coordination function and represents investor interests. BEOS AG acts as asset manager and executes the fund’s investment strategy. The strategy follows the proven approach of existing special funds: acquiring mixed-use commercial properties in economically strong regions with a focus on office, production, service, storage, distribution, and laboratory uses. All assets must demonstrate a high degree of third-party usability.
Brookkamp Business Park in Hamburg’s Berzeliusstraße | Photo: Simon Wegener Photography
About INBRIGHT
INBRIGHT develops light industrial and logistics properties in economically strong locations with excellent transport connectivity. Since its founding in 2020, the company has delivered real estate projects in Germany with a total investment volume of over €500 million and approx. 230,000 square meters of lettable space. With the launch of INBRIGHT Portugal, the company has also entered the Portuguese market. Today, INBRIGHT employs a team of 25 professionals dedicated to delivering sustainable and forward-thinking real estate solutions.
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Berlin, 25 February 2025 – INBRIGHT has strengthened its transactions division with the appointment of Frederik Keller-Berndorff as Senior Transaction Manager. Effective 1 February, Keller-Berndorff joins under the leadership of Managing Director Sebastian Pijnenburg and will play a key role in the acquisition of light industrial assets across Germany. He will also be involved in structuring acquisition financing and in preparing and managing exit processes, thereby contributing directly to INBRIGHT’s growth strategy.
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Keller-Berndorff joins INBRIGHT from Greif & Contzen Immobilien GmbH in Cologne, where he spent nearly eight years as Senior Investment Consultant, successfully advising on numerous large-scale real estate transactions. A graduate in Business Administration from EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht, he brings extensive expertise in investment as well as prior experience in management consulting.
Sebastian Pijnenburg, Managing Director at INBRIGHT, commented: “With Frederik Keller-Berndorff, we are adding an accomplished professional to our team. His strong investment background and proven track record in managing complex transactions make him an outstanding asset for INBRIGHT. This appointment underlines our commitment not only to sustainable investment strategies but also to attracting top-tier talent to achieve our ambitious growth targets. Together with Frederik, we will continue to strengthen our market position.”
INBRIGHT continues its growth path
Since its foundation in 2020, INBRIGHT has successfully launched light industrial and logistics projects across Germany with a total investment volume exceeding €500 million and a rental area of approximately 230,000 square meters. In partnership with Patron Capital, INBRIGHT is currently building a diversified portfolio of sustainably designed light industrial assets. The portfolio is targeted to reach a total volume of €250 million, covering economically strong locations across Germany.
About INBRIGHT
INBRIGHT develops light industrial and logistics properties in economically strong locations with excellent transport connectivity. Since its founding in 2020, the company has delivered real estate projects in Germany with a total investment volume of over €500 million and approx. 230,000 square meters of lettable space. With the launch of INBRIGHT Portugal, the company has also entered the Portuguese market. Today, INBRIGHT employs a team of 25 professionals dedicated to delivering sustainable and forward-thinking real estate solutions.
www.inbright.de
INBRIGHT Development GmbH
Erasmusstr. 14
10553 Berlin
+49 (0) 30 4036862-0
info@inbright.de
Press contact INBRIGHT
Yvonne Hoberg
GLOWING MIND | Communications & Transformation
M +49 151 54 750 169
yvonne.hoberg@glowing-mind.com
Berlin, Januar 30 2025 – Patron Capital, the pan-European investor focused on property-backed investments, and its partner INBRIGHT, the developer and asset manager, have acquired two new properties as part of their light industrial programme, which is aiming to create a €250 million portfolio of sustainably focused light industrial assets in key locations across Germany.
The first new asset is in the German city of Mainz and has been acquired from Aurelis Real Estate. The building has a net rentable area of more than 150,000 sq ft (14,000 sq m) and is located on a plot of around 186,000 sq ft (17,300 sq m). It is located in the Hechtsheim area of Mainz, which is a popular base for businesses operating in the logistics, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors and has excellent connections to the A63 and A60 motorways, as well as being close to Frankfurt Airport and local public transport services. Mainz is also one of Germany’s leading biotech clusters, bringing together companies, renowned research institutions and universities.
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The property is currently fully let to companies from various industries; Patron and INBRIGHT intend to upgrade it over the coming years through a targeted asset management plan. Renovations, including to the roof, as well as the implementation of sustainability-focused upgrades, will aim to improve the building’s ESG credentials and future proof it for the long term.
Foto: Simon Wegener Photography
The second new building is at Porgesring 22 in the Billbrook area of Hamburg. On a 114,000 sq ft (10,600 sq m) plot, it has a net rentable area of 82,000 sq ft (7,600 sq m). The property will be leased back to the vendor, a private investor, until March 2025, after which Patron and INBRIGHT plan to start a comprehensive refurbishment programme. This will include structural alterations and energy efficiency improvements to make the property more sustainable, more flexible and more aligned with the needs of modern occupiers. Planned improvements include the installation of additional ramps, the removal of partition walls and the conversion of ground-floor offices into showroom areas.
These purchases bring the total number of assets acquired by the joint venture to three, following the acquisition of a building in the Marsdorf area of Cologne. Further acquisitions are also in the pipeline.
Christoph Ignaczak, Senior Partner and Investment Director at Patron Capital, said:
“The light industrial sector has seen strong and stable growth in recent years, particularly in economically strong regions such as Mainz and Hamburg. With over €200 million of firepower for investments of this type, we continue to seek out additional suitable assets that we can develop sustainably to suit modern occupiers’ requirements, growing our platform further while benefiting from the supply-and-demand imbalances of the light industrial sector in Germany.”
Sebastian Pijnenburg, Managing Director of INBRIGHT Development, said:
“We’re proud to complete these successful transactions, particularly in the context of a challenging environment for the real estate industry more broadly. Our portfolio strategy focuses on targeted measures to increase the environmental and social sustainability of our buildings. In this way, we meet growing ESG requirements while at the same time creating an attractive environment for our tenants.”
The purchase in Mainz was brokered by VALVEO; BNP and Gerlach GLS advised on the Hamburg transaction.
About Patron Capital Partners
Patron represents approximately €5.2 billion of capital raised across several funds and related co-investments, investing in property, corporate operating entities whose value is primarily supported by property assets and distressed debt and credit related businesses.
Since it was established in 1999, Patron has undertaken more than 200 transactions across 110 investments and programs involving over 9 million square metres in 17 countries, with many of these investments realised.
Investors represent a variety of sovereign wealth funds, prominent universities, major institutions, private foundations, and high net worth individuals located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The main investment adviser to the Funds is Patron Capital Advisers LLP, which is based in London, and Patron has other offices across Europe including Barcelona and Luxembourg; the group is comprised of 65 people, including a 41-person investment team.
Further information about Patron Capital is available at www.patroncapital.com
About INBRIGHT
INBRIGHT develops light industrial properties in economically strong locations with excellent transport connections. Since it was founded in 2020, the company has undertaken light industrial and logistics projects totaling around €455 million and covering a total lettable area of around 2.3 million sq ft (215,000 sq m). Over the same period, the number of employees has grown to more than 25.
Further information about INBRIGHT is available at www.inbright.de.
INBRIGHT Development GmbH
Erasmusstr. 14
10553 Berlin
+49 (0) 30 4036862-0
info@inbright.de
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GLOWING MIND | Communications & Transformation
M +49 151 54 750 169
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