International funds tap into local know-how
International funds tap into local know-how
- 2001
- EuroProperty March 2001, 22-24(3) .
Discusses a growing trend among international fund managers to invest in small operating buinesses across Europe. This enables the former to gain exposure to niche property sectors or target markets, by utilising the expertise of the local operating firm. Describes the experiences of some fund managers that have invested in operating businesses, and provides a listing of selected investments into operating companies. Notes that question marks remain over the exit strategy.
FUND MANAGERS
INTERNATIONAL
OPERATING BUSINESSES
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
NICHE MARKETS
Discusses a growing trend among international fund managers to invest in small operating buinesses across Europe. This enables the former to gain exposure to niche property sectors or target markets, by utilising the expertise of the local operating firm. Describes the experiences of some fund managers that have invested in operating businesses, and provides a listing of selected investments into operating companies. Notes that question marks remain over the exit strategy.
FUND MANAGERS
INTERNATIONAL
OPERATING BUSINESSES
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
NICHE MARKETS