HIH Invest launches Value-Add Investments unit to capitalize on market opportunities

HIH Invest, a prominent real estate investment firm, has unveiled a new division focused on Value-Add Investments, aiming to meet rising demand from international investors and family offices. This strategic move comes as the firm plans to shift from its traditional core and core-plus strategies toward higher-risk opportunities in logistics and residential sectors, with future expansion into office space.

The creation of the Value Add Investments unit, led by Lars Bothe, marks a shift in HIH Invest’s strategy. Bothe, previously with Mirastar Real Estate Investment Management, will oversee the division’s projects, starting with the redevelopment of LogPark Leipzig, where a former Quelle distribution center will be transformed into 165,000 square meters of premium logistics space.

Felix Meyen, Managing Director of HIH Invest, highlighted the potential for anti-cyclical investments, especially in properties requiring repositioning or upgrades to meet technical and ESG standards. The new unit will target international investors seeking access to the German market and family offices without direct sector expertise, with HIH Invest acting as an asset manager and joint venture partner.

Bothe expressed optimism about the current market environment, stating that it presents “interesting opportunities for implementing an active, sustainable, and creative asset management approach” in the value-add segment.