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A principal investor in Italian real estate, based in London, Milan and New York.
A principal investor in Italian real estate, based in London, Milan and New York.
The partners originate, structure and execute value-add investments in hospitality and student accommodation, co-investing alongside institutional capital on a deal-by-deal basis.
Our Story
Our Story
OUR HISTORY
Since 2015
Since 2015
Founded in London in 2015, Zanklon Capital built its track record in UK development and repositioning. Since 2022 it has focused on Italian hospitality and student accommodation.
OUR APPROACH
How We Work
How We Work
Every transaction is led by the partners, from origination to exit, with in-house technical and asset management teams in Italy.
Our People
Our People
Natale Giostra
Natale Giostra
Managing Partner | London
Over twenty years in European real estate investment and finance. Previously European Head of Debt and Structured Finance at CBRE, Head of Real Estate Finance at Gatehouse Bank and Director at H.I.G. Realty. Began his career in the NPL team of the Goldman Sachs Special Situations Group in Italy.
Diego Pepe
Diego Pepe
Partner and Chairman | Milan
Over twenty-five years in senior roles at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Italian Ministry of Justice, the European Parliament, the Italian Parliament and the Italian Agency for Business Development and Foreign Investments. Strong institutional and banking relationships throughout Italy.
Yoav Gery
Yoav Gery
Partner | New York
Over twenty-five years in hospitality and real estate. Formerly EVP and Chief Development Officer of Marriott International's EDITION, with senior roles at WeWork and experience across Ritz-Carlton, Viceroy and Delano, leading the creation and global growth of luxury and lifestyle hotel brands.
The partners are supported by a seasoned local team in Italy, with three decades of experience across planning, development, asset and property management, and the administration of investment vehicles.
Investment Focus
Investment Focus
Hospitality
Hospitality
Acquisition and repositioning of under-performing hotels in prime urban and resort locations across Italy, under international four- and five-star brands.
Student Accommodation
Student Accommodation
Development and conversion of purpose-built student residences in under-supplied Italian university cities.
Special Situations
Special Situations
Off-market and distressed opportunities, including acquisitions through non-performing loans and direct negotiation with owners and lenders.
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