RoundShield Partners with Harrison Street in Strategic Majority Stake Sale

Deal News | Aug 07, 2025 | Carey Olsen

RoundShield Partners with Harrison Street in Strategic Majority Stake Sale

RoundShield Partners, an investment manager based in Jersey, has sold 60% of its majority stake to Harrison Street, a transaction facilitated by Carey Olsen. The deal was designed to enable collaborative opportunities between the two firms, notably in student housing and hospitality sectors, while extending Harrison Street's credit capabilities across Europe. RoundShield specializes in providing private capital solutions in real estate, infrastructure, and financial asset markets and will continue under current management, which retains a 40% stake. Carey Olsen, renowned for assisting RoundShield with fund launches and joint ventures, played a crucial advisory role in the deal. The partnership is seen as a strategic step for both companies focused on growth and innovation.

Sectors

  • Investment Management
  • Real Estate and Infrastructure

Geography

  • Jersey – RoundShield is headquartered in Jersey, which is a significant base of operations for the company.
  • Europe – The transaction allows expansion of Harrison Street’s capabilities across Europe.

Industry

  • Investment Management – RoundShield operates within the investment management industry, managing capital for institutional investors.
  • Real Estate and Infrastructure – The deal involves expansions into sectors like student housing and hospitality, highlighting its relevance to the real estate and infrastructure sectors.

Financials

  • 60% – The percentage stake of RoundShield sold to Harrison Street.
  • 40% – The percentage stake retained by RoundShield's senior management.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
RoundShield PartnersTarget CompanyCompanyAn investment manager based in Jersey specializing in real estate and infrastructure investing.
Harrison StreetBidding CompanyCompanyA renowned real estate investment firm that acquired a 60% stake in RoundShield.
Carey OlsenLegal AdvisorCompanyA legal advisory firm that facilitated RoundShield's sale to Harrison Street.