We invest alongside experienced developers, investors, asset managers and specialist operators through flexible joint venture (JV) pari passu equity and preferred equity structures.

Our capital can support projects from planning through development and exit, as well as development-ready opportunities, asset management strategies and the growth of property portfolios and operating platforms.

With an experienced investment team and an entrepreneurial approach to structuring, we seek to establish long-term partnerships built on aligned interests and shared objectives.

Our Investment Criteria

Equity investment£1m – £30m
Investment structuresJV Pari Passu Equity / Preferred Equity
Investment horizonTypically 2 – 5 years
GeographyEngland, Scotland & Wales
Investment stagePlanning, Development & Asset Management
Investment opportunitiesIndividual Assets, Portfolios & Property-Backed Operating Businesses
SectorsAll sectors within Beaufort's investment remit

Our Equity Solutions

Glasgow — 321 PBSA studios, recently completed

Joint Venture Equity

Investing alongside experienced partners.

Beaufort provides pari passu equity through joint venture structures with experienced developers, investors and specialist operators.

We work collaboratively with our partners to establish an appropriate capital structure, aligning investment objectives, risk exposure and profit participation.

Our approach is designed to support individual developments and portfolio strategies, with each transaction structured around the underlying business plan.

Glasgow, Scotland — 300-bed hotel and 150-bed aparthotel

Preferred Equity

Flexible capital with a structured return profile.

Beaufort provides preferred equity for property development and investment opportunities where a more structured capital arrangement is appropriate.

Our preferred equity investments can sit alongside sponsor equity and Beaufort senior debt, with priority distributions and participation in investment returns structured to reflect the risk profile and commercial objectives of each transaction.

We take a flexible approach to investment structures, working with our partners to develop solutions that support their wider capital requirements.

Where We Invest

Planning & Development

We provide equity to support opportunities from site acquisition and planning through to construction and eventual realisation.

Our capital can fund land acquisition, planning promotion, pre-development expenditure and subsequent development, enabling our partners to progress opportunities through multiple stages of the project lifecycle.

Development

For projects with planning consent or a defined development strategy, we provide equity alongside experienced sponsors to support construction, completion and exit.

We work with our partners to structure investment capital around the development programme, anticipated returns and appropriate exit strategy.

Asset Management & Repositioning

We invest in existing properties where value can be created through active asset management, refurbishment, redevelopment, change of use or other capital-intensive business plans.

Our flexible approach allows us to consider complex transactions and opportunities requiring significant capital expenditure.

Portfolios & Operating Businesses

We provide equity for the acquisition, development and expansion of real estate portfolios and property-backed operating businesses.

This includes investment alongside established management teams and specialist operators seeking to develop or acquire multiple assets, expand their operating platforms or implement a wider portfolio strategy.

We can invest at individual asset, portfolio or corporate level, depending on the opportunity.

Sectors We Invest In

Beaufort invests across a broad range of UK real estate sectors.

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Why Partner with Beaufort?

Flexible Investment Structures

We provide pari passu joint venture equity and preferred equity, tailoring our investment structures to the commercial requirements of each opportunity.

Experienced Investment Team

Our team combines extensive experience in real estate development, investment and finance, providing a practical understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by our partners.

Entrepreneurial Approach

We are comfortable considering complex transactions, unusual capital structures and opportunities requiring substantial investment or active asset management.

Long-Term Partnerships

We seek to build enduring relationships with developers, investors and specialist operators, supporting individual transactions as well as wider investment and growth strategies.

Discuss an investment opportunity.

Tell us about your project or business plan and one of the team will come back to you with how we could invest alongside you.