Queensgate Investments

Queensgate Investments is a London-based private equity firm specializing in real estate investments across Europe and North America. Founded in 2011, the firm manages approximately £3 billion in assets through its suite of Queensgate Investments Funds. The firm focuses on acquiring control positions in asset-backed operating companies, particularly in the hospitality sector, and has a reputation for its flexible and non-institutional approach to producing superior risk-adjusted returns.

Over the years, Queensgate has made significant acquisitions, including the purchase of four Grange Hotels in London for approximately £1 billion in 2019. This portfolio comprises 1,345 central London rooms and around 930,000 square feet of real estate. The firm has also acquired Freehand Hotels, a U.S. lifestyle hotel brand, for circa $400 million in 2019. Additionally, Queensgate has invested in Generator Hostels, a global lifestyle hostel company, and London Executive Offices, a 5-star serviced office operator. These investments highlight Queensgate's strategic focus on high-quality, income-generating real estate platforms across key markets.

Queensgate differentiates itself by its nimble, flexible, and non-institutional approach to producing superior risk-adjusted returns. The firm's in-depth sector knowledge and active asset management capabilities make it a prominent player in the specialized real estate private equity landscape. Its portfolio includes prominent hospitality brands and landmark assets such as Generator Hostels, Freehand Hotels, and luxury hotels in central London. The firm continues to seek opportunities to expand its portfolio and deliver long-term value creation for both assets and investors.