Tikehau Capital Partners with Forte for German Real Estate Venture
Deal News | Mar 07, 2025 | Goodwin
Goodwin has advised Tikehau Capital on forming a strategic joint venture with German housing company Forte. The joint venture involves the acquisition of around 300 German residential units as its initial portfolio. This partnership aims to develop, hold, and sell residential properties across Germany. Additionally, Goodwin facilitated the establishment of a credit facility from a senior lender for the venture. Tikehau Capital is renowned for its global alternative asset management, particularly in credit and real estate. Forte manages 9,000 apartments across key German cities. The advisory team from Goodwin included experts from various practices, with significant involvement of their Frankfurt and Munich offices.
Sectors
- Real Estate
- Financial Services
Geography
- Germany – The joint venture is focused on the German residential real estate market, involving cities such as Berlin and Frankfurt.
Industry
- Real Estate – The joint venture focuses on the acquisition and management of residential real estate assets in Germany.
- Financial Services – Tikehau Capital is an alternative asset manager and the deal involves financial strategies including credit facilities.
Financials
- 300 residential units – The scale of the initial real estate acquisition in Germany.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tikehau Capital | Investor | Company | A global alternative asset management group specializing in credit, real assets, private equity, and capital markets strategies. |
| Forte | Operating Partner | Company | A German housing company managing 9,000 apartments across major German cities like Berlin, Frankfurt, and Cologne. |
| Goodwin | Legal Advisor | Company | An international law firm advising on the joint venture and acquisition deal. |