RoundShield Partners has sold a majority stake to Harrison Street, a subsidiary of Colliers
RoundShield Partners
RoundShield Partners is a leading European credit investment manager with $5.4 billion in assets under management. Headquartered in Jersey, with key offices in Geneva, London, Madrid and Munich, RoundShield specializes in asset-backed capital solutions across real estate, infrastructure and financial assets through opportunistic credit and structured equity strategies. Since its founding in 2013, the firm has consistently delivered market-leading risk-adjusted returns to a diverse global investor base, including pensions, endowments, foundations, insurers and family offices.
The Deal
Lincoln International served as exclusive sell-side advisor to RoundShield Partners.
Harrison Street has acquired a 60% equity interest in RoundShield from its management team and a third-party financial investor. The remaining ownership will be retained by RoundShield’s senior management team, who will continue to lead the business. This transaction will enable Harrison Street to add credit capabilities in Europe and create a pathway for continued innovation across its platform. RoundShield’s outstanding track record and deep expertise in sectors like student housing and hospitality present immediate opportunities for collaboration. RoundShield’s ownership and operation of vertically integrated student housing platforms offers an exciting opportunity to scale the combined student housing operations across the region.
Our Perspective
Antoine Dupont-Madinier, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Financial Institutions Group who led the transaction, commented, “This transaction underscores several key trends shaping the asset management industry, including the increasing liquidity and strategic value of investments in lower middle market General Partner stakes. Global alternative asset managers demonstrate a sustained interest in acquiring specialized platforms complementing their existing capabilities. Lincoln is uniquely positioned to support ambitious asset managers by facilitating their desired strategic objectives.”
Harrison Street
Harrison Street Asset Management is a leading global alternative investment management firm with over $100 billion in assets under management in highly differentiated alternative assets across infrastructure, real estate and credit strategies. Headquartered in Chicago and Toronto with offices across North America, Europe and Asia, the firm offers innovative solutions across a variety of closed-end, open-end and specialized vehicles on behalf of 900 institutional investors and over 10,000 private wealth investors.
Colliers
Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a global diversified professional services and investment management company. Operating through three industry-leading platforms—Real Estate Services, Engineering and Investment Management—the company has a proven business model, an enterprising culture and a unique partnership philosophy that drives growth and value creation. For 30 years, Colliers has consistently delivered approximately 20% compound annual returns for shareholders, fueled by visionary leadership, significant inside ownership and substantial recurring earnings. With nearly $5.0 billion in annual revenues, a team of 23,000 professionals and more than $100 billion in assets under management, Colliers is committed to accelerating the success of our clients, investors, and people worldwide.
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