Valpre Capital and Katch Investment Group have partnered to form a new joint venture to deliver purpose-built student accommodation across the UK.
The platform will focus on London, Bristol and one or two additional major cities, with the target of delivering up to 1,500 student beds over the next few years. These locations continue to experience strong demand for well-located student housing, driven by rising domestic and international enrolment and a persistent undersupply of suitable accommodation.
The joint venture announcement follows the pair’s first project – The Roc Club, a 244-bed PBSA scheme in Elephant and Castle, which is currently being developed in partnership with CKC Properties.
Mazen AbouChakra, managing partner at Valpre Capital, said: “As forward funding remains scarce, well-capitalised equity has a unique opportunity to secure high-quality PBSA developments at compelling entry points. Partnering once again with Katch Investment Group through this new platform gives us the scale and focus to deliver much-needed, best-in-class schemes alongside trusted developers. The sector’s fundamentals remain exceptionally strong, and investors with patient capital and conviction are well positioned to capture long-term value in this dislocated market.”
The JV has already assembled a strong pipeline of projects and expects to announce further acquisitions in the near future. The new platform is projected to reach a portfolio gross development value (GDV) of circa £500million, working with a select group of development partners to deliver sustainable, design-led schemes offering students modern amenities and an enhanced living experience.
Youssef Sbai, managing partner at Katch Investment Group PERE, added: “We’re delighted to deepen our relationship with Valpre Capital. By focusing on London, Bristol, and other key regional cities, we are targeting markets with the strongest demand and working with experienced developers and operators to deliver projects that add real long-term value for students, communities, and our investors. The existing pipeline gives us confidence in the platform’s ability to scale and reach our target GDV of circa £500million.”
