H.I.G. Realty Partners with Queen Mary BioEnterprises to Expand Life Sciences Space in London

Deal News | Dec 23, 2024 | H.I.G. Europe (HIG)

H.I.G. Capital, a global investment firm managing $67 billion in assets, has announced a strategic partnership with Queen Mary BioEnterprises Innovation Centre (QMB) to develop 40,000 square feet of incubator space at its flagship location in Whitechapel, London. This collaboration, facilitated by H.I.G. Realty and its development partner, Lateral, involves key stakeholders such as Barts Life Sciences, Barts Health NHS Trust, Queen Mary University of London, and the UK Department of Health & Social Care. The project aims to reinforce the Whitechapel Life Science Cluster by enhancing support for life science startups and creating a positive ecosystem for innovative ventures. This effort underscores the importance of fostering high-quality job creation, educational opportunities, and driving scientific advancements. H.I.G. and QMB's initiative leverages their extensive experience to create a nurturing environment for startups, aspiring to generate substantial local community benefits and health advancements.

Sectors

  • Alternative Investment
  • Real Estate
  • Life Sciences
  • Healthcare

Geography

  • United Kingdom – The project is located in Whitechapel, London, part of the UK's vibrant life sciences sector.
  • United States – H.I.G. Capital, the main participant, is based in the United States with numerous offices globally.

Industry

  • Alternative Investment – H.I.G. Capital is a global firm specializing in alternative investments including real estate and infrastructure.
  • Real Estate – The strategic partnership involves the development of real estate for life sciences incubator space.
  • Life Sciences – The project focuses on developing a life sciences cluster aimed at supporting healthcare innovations.
  • Healthcare – The development aims to accelerate the creation of new healthcare treatments and improve outcomes.

Financials

  • $67 billion – Capital under management by H.I.G. Capital.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
H.I.G. CapitalPrivate Equity CompanyCompanyA global alternative investment firm with $67 billion in capital under management.
Queen Mary BioEnterprises Innovation CentreIncubator PartnerCompanyAn innovation center focused on supporting life science startups in London.
LateralDevelopment PartnerCompanyA real estate developer based in the UK involved in this project.
Barts Life SciencesCollaboratorCompanyA healthcare organization aiming to support the life sciences cluster in Whitechapel.
Barts Health NHS TrustCollaboratorCompanyA major NHS trust collaborating on the life sciences project.
Queen Mary University of LondonAcademic PartnerCompanyAn academic institution providing support and resources for the innovation center.
U.K. Department of Health & Social CareGovernment PartnerGovernmentGovernment body involved in the development of the life sciences cluster.