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We're excited to announce the launch of Terryn, a new institutional platform for Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS), built together with NW1 Partners and backed by CBRE Investment Management, targeting close to €500 million in investment volume across Germany.

URBZ Capital, in collaboration with NW1 Partners, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a cross-dock logistics facility in Utrecht, from PATRIZIA.

On behalf of La Caisse, URBZ Capital (“URBZ”) has successfully signed a lease agreement for approximately 9,000 sqm of high-quality logistics space in Södertälje, Sweden, to Scania on a long-term basis.

URBZ Capital (“URBZ”), in partnership with Grosvenor’s Diversified Property Investments business, has acquired a 26,595 sqm high-quality logistics asset in Waalwijk through an off-market transaction from Aberdeen.

On behalf of La Caisse, URBZ Capital has entered into a long-term lease agreement for 9,586 sqm with a leading Dutch E-commerce company, for its logistics asset located at Jan Hilgersweg in Eindhoven the Netherlands.

CBRE Investment Management (“CBRE IM”), NW1 Partners and URBZ Capital have further strengthened their partnership through the launch of a new European Industrial Outdoor Storage (“IOS”) management platform, supported by an overall capital commitment of €300 million. Of this, €200 million of fresh commitments will be deployed in Germany.

URBZ Capital, in partnership with Grosvenor’s Diversified Property Investments business, has completed two strategic logistics acquisitions in the Netherlands, further expanding and strengthening their growing Dutch logistics platform. The acquisitions in Ede and Breda combine long-term income security with future-proof asset fundamentals and value-creation potential.

URBZ Capital, acting on behalf of La Caisse, has extended its lease with DHL at Hams Hall Distribution Park (UK) and agreed to implement a package of ESG upgrades - in line with the URBZ Standard - in connection with the extension. 

URBZ Capital, in collaboration with NW1 Partners, is proud to announce the strategic acquisition of four Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) assets across Rotterdam (Barendrecht), Venlo, Gouda and Alphen aan den Rijn.

URBZ Capital, in partnership with Grosvenor’s Diversified Property Investments business, has acquired a 22,000 sqm logistics facility in Venlo — marking the joint venture’s second purchase in the Netherlands and underlining its ambition to grow a resilient, sustainable logistics portfolio.

URBZ Capital (“URBZ”), on behalf of Ivanhoé Cambridge, the real estate group of CDPQ, is pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of a 13,000 sqm site in Arendal, Gothenburg. More than just a transaction, this acquisition exemplifies URBZ’s active asset management approach – through targeted leasing strategies, repositioning efforts, and operational enhancements that unlock value. 

URBZ Capital, in conjunction with NW1 Partners, is pleased to announce the acquisition of four Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) assets during the early months of 2025. Strategically positioned in key logistics hubs and major conurbations across the Netherlands — Rotterdam (Papendrecht), Waalwijk, Breda, and Apeldoorn — these sites collectively span over 100,000 sqm of land area and are fully leased to well-established tenants.

NW1 Partners and URBZ Capital are pleased to announce the final closing of their Dutch Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) vehicle with €192 million of equity committed. The vehicle’s successful close was achieved with CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) Indirect Strategies joining as the final investor.

The venture launches with an initial investment target of €150 million, focusing on well-located and underutilized facilities that offer an opportunity for sustainable repositioning through URBZ’ active asset management.

On behalf of Ivanhoé Cambridge, the real estate group of CDPQ, URBZ Capital (“URBZ”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of two new last mile facilities in Gothenburg and a disposition in Rotterdam.

URBZ Capital and NW1 Partners successfully closed on a €130m financing facility for their IOS portfolio from a major US insurance company and accelerates further growth.

Amsterdam, 14 February 2024 – URBZ Capital (“URBZ”), a real estate asset and investment management boutique specializing in the industrial property sector, proudly announces a substantial team expansion in 2023. This strategic move positions the company to capitalize on a generational market opportunity and solidify its market presence, particularly in urban infill locations across the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

URBZ Capital ("URBZ") and Ivanhoé Cambridge are delighted to announce the acquisition of a prime urban logistics facility in Birmingham. This acquisition marks URBZ's entry into the UK market, further expanding its managed portfolio and leveraging its expertise in the European last mile sector.

Ivanhoé Cambridge and URBZ Capital (“URBZ”) are pleased to announce the acquisition of three last mile assets in Germany, with a combined building area of around 23,860 sqm. All facilities are located in the vibrant Ruhr region, which is one of Germany's largest consumer areas with over 5 million residents and a well-established logistics hotspot.

Ivanhoé Cambridge and URBZ Capital (“URBZ”) are pleased to announce the signing of two additional projects in the Stockholm region. Both development projects have been acquired by way of  forward commitments in respectively Rosersberg and Sodertalje, which benefit from a strategic location for  last mile distribution into Stockholm city.

Ivanhoé Cambridge and URBZ Capital (“URBZ”) are very pleased to announce their first last mile acquisition in Germany (München). Since its launch in Q2 2021, Ivanhoé Cambridge and URBZ Capital have successfully closed 21 assets across 8 key conurbations in the Netherlands, Germany and Sweden. More acquisitions that are in the pipeline in Germany will be announced soon.

On behalf of their capital partner Ivanhoé Cambridge, URBZ Capital (“URBZ”) entered into a long term green lease agreement with Eurocept Homecare for the last mile facility in Houten (de Meerpaal), the Netherlands.

Ivanhoé Cambridge as capital partner and URBZ Capital (“URBZ”) announce their fourth acquisition in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

On behalf of their capital partner Ivanhoé Cambridge, URBZ Capital (“URBZ”) are very pleased to announce their first acquisition in Stockholm, Sweden.

On behalf of their capital partner Ivanhoé Cambridge, URBZ Capital (“URBZ”) is very pleased to announce the acquisitions of four urban infill facilities in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

On behalf of their capital partner Ivanhoé Cambridge, URBZ Capital (“URBZ”) entered into a long term lease agreement with PostNL for its redevelopment project in Nieuwegein (Plettenburg) the Netherlands. Prior to construction start, the facility is fully let and turns into a BTS in line with the URBZ standard^®.

On behalf of Ivanhoé Cambridge, URBZ Capital (“URBZ”) as asset manager announce the acquisitions of two additional urban infill facilities in key micro locations in the greater Utrecht and Eindhoven regions. Including near-term pipeline, the partnership between Ivanhoé Cambridge and URBZ has acquired 15 last mile facilities across key cities in the Netherlands within less than 12 months

On behalf of their capital partner Ivanhoé Cambridge, URBZ Capital (“URBZ”) as investment and asset manager is pleased to announce the acquisition of its second urban infill facility in Eindhoven, the Netherlands

On behalf of their capital partner Ivanhoé Cambridge, URBZ Capital (“URBZ”) as investment and asset manager is pleased to announce the acquisitions of two urban infill facilities in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

This new partnership aims to deploy up to €400 million and is already materializing with the acquisition (completed or in progress) of seven assets in the Netherlands.

Bram Verhoeven was interviewed by Guido van Winden and Mats Bartels for the podcast of Vastgoedmarkt: JGOG

Please click here for the article and link to the podcast (Dutch)

‘Last mile’ is currently the buzzword in the logistics sector but it has not yet been properly defined, according to Ali Nassiri and Bram Verhoeven of URBZ Capital.

We recently had an opportunity to briefly explain who we are and what we do.

Thank you, PropertyEU and Eddie Roche.

Ivanhoe Cambridge and URBZ Capital (“URBZ”) as asset manager announce the acquisitions of two urban logistics facilities in the Netherlands. These two assets represent the first properties for both companies and is part of a series of anticipated acquisitions across key conurbations in the Netherlands.