Griffin Capital Partners is the largest privately-owned investment and asset manager in private equity and real estate in CEE and the region’s most active and innovative investor. It is recognized private equity and real estate leader, originating and introducing innovative concepts and formats to the market. With a strong track record and extensive private equity and real estate know-how, it is a one-stop-shop for international investors willing to invest in Poland.
The Company invests and manages its investment platforms on behalf of both its owners & Managing Partners, Maciej Dyjas & Nebil Senman, and its renowned international investors and strategic partners – a number of global investment funds, such as Ares Management Corporation, Bridgepoint, Kajima Corporation, Madison International Realty, Oaktree Capital Management, Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO), Redefine Properties, and WING.
Griffin Capital Partners’ strategy is to start platform companies from scratch or acquire and develop them to become best-in-class market leaders. This is achieved by implementing appropriate strategies and strong management teams to build their value through organic growth, transforming them into leaders on their markets.

The foundation of Griffin’s success in building the value of its platforms, is a unique combination of strengths:
- A strong track record of transactions
- An unparalleled network allowing singular access to deal opportunities
- Successful alliances with renowned international investors and strategic partners
- A large & experienced team of top-class experts
- Operational capabilities
16 platforms
The gross asset value of Griffin-managed investments across sixteen different platforms exceeds EUR 8 billion, with a total invested equity of over EUR 3.5 billion.
2023
Griffin and Redefine Properties acquires Stokado, one of the largest self-storage operators in Poland
Acquisition of 60% shareholding in Bauwert AG, one of the leading and most recognized German real estate developers, marks an important milestone for Griffin and WING’s presence on German market
2022
HORSE investment platform, a joint venture between Redefine Properties and PIMCO, is set up. Griffin acts as Transaction Manager and supports Horse JV investors in the further operation of the platform
Griffin acts as a transaction manager and advisor, selling a 70% stake in Towarowa 22 to the AFI Europe fund. The total value of the plot located in the heart of Warsaw exceeds EUR 180 m
Rebranding of Griffin Real Estate to Griffin Capital Partners to reflect the Company’s broadened scope over recent years as a recognized leader in private equity and real estate in the region
2021
Life Spot, a PRS platform offering affordable apartments for rent in mid-sized and large cities across Poland, is initiated together with Ares
Griffin Real Estate and Kajima announce a joint venture to finance and develop renewable energy projects located in Poland, acquiring a 72% stake in PAD RES, a leading developer in the clean energy asset space in Poland
Griffin Real Estate and Madison International Realty announce a joint venture for their two first investments in Germany
Chariot Top Group B.V. sells four retail parks, completing the third and the last tranche of retail assets acquisition by EPP
2020
Griffin Real Estate and Ares Management buy a 98% stake in Murapol, one of the most active residential developers in Poland
Madison International Realty acquires a 46.5% stake in European Logistics Investment (ELI), a EUR 500m+ GAV Polish logistics platform
2019
Griffin Real Estate, on behalf of its investors, PIMCO and Oaktree Capital Management, sells a 56% stake in Echo Investment to WING. Griffin remains co-investor and co-manager, holding a 66% stake in Echo after a public tender together with WING
2018
Griffin Real Estate, together with Redefine Properties, sets up a leading logistics platform – European Logistics Investment (ELI). The company’s strategic partner is Panattoni Europe
Griffin Real Estate, together with PIMCO and Echo Investment, sets up Resi4Rent – the largest housing for rent platform in Poland, with a portfolio target of over 10,000 units
Griffin Real Estate, together with PIMCO, executes the acquisition of 70% of Polcom Group, a manufacturer and provider of modular solutions to the global hospitality sector
Griffin Real Estate, acting as deal manager and co-investor, executes the take-over of the so called M1 portfolio of 28 retail properties. The deal value of ca. EUR 1 billion was globally the third largest of its kind in 2018
2017
2016
Griffin Real Estate jointly with Redefine Properties creates the first Polish synthetic REIT, Echo Polska Properties (EPP), listed on JSE and LuxSE
2015
2014
Set-up of a real estate debt fund, principally funded by capital from Oaktree’s debt fund, Griffin Property Finance II (GPF II)
2013
Further strong commitment from Oaktree Capital Management and set-up of even larger investment vehicle Griffin TopCo III
2011
Nebil Senman, leading and steering Oaktree Capital Management Polish real estate activities, supervises Griffin TopCo II
2010
2006
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