Green Street News: BGO targets £100m UK student platform with new partner post-recap
BGO Strategic Capital Partners is expanding its presence in the UK student housing market with a new £100m platform, in partnership with Orka Investments. The initiative has been seeded with two recapitalized purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) assets in Manchester and Derby, totaling 568 beds. This investment strategy is driven by the growing demand for student housing amid supply constraints, positioning the portfolio for sustained rental growth and operational improvements. The move aligns with BGO’s broader focus on partnering with mid-cap managers to deliver innovative capital solutions and expand portfolios.
Orka Investments, a technology-driven investment advisory firm, has been working closely with BGO to identify high-quality assets in attractive university markets. Cherine Aboulzelof, Managing Director and Head of BGO Strategic Capital Partners, highlighted the UK student housing sector as one of Europe’s most compelling investment opportunities due to strong institutional demand. Orka’s Managing Partner, Raoul Malhotra, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the strong growth potential of the newly acquired assets and the long-term vision for the partnership.
