Q Investment Partners

What Q Investment Partners does

Q Investment Partners (QIP) is a Singapore-headquartered private equity real estate firm specializing in the Global Residential Living Sector, with operating presence in the UK, US, and Japan. The firm was founded around 2016 and operates from 72 Anson Road in Singapore's central business district as QIP Investment Partners Pte. Limited, regulated under Monetary Authority of Singapore rules and compliant with GDPR and Singapore PDPA. Co-founders Peter Young (CEO) and Eu Khoon Ang (Executive Director) lead a team of 11-50, supported by a Head of Investment (Abhinav Swamy) and a Head of Sales (Alex Bellingham) who runs a dedicated capital-raising function.

QIP's platform spans three residential living asset classes — Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), Co-Living, and Multi-Family Housing — executed through three investment strategies (Core-Plus, Value-Add, and Opportunistic). The firm originates and executes deals through a partner-ecosystem model rather than owning operating capacity: marquee JVs include the £200M Soilbuild UK PBSA platform (2023), £100M Gamuda Land UK student housing JV (2024), £80M Hurlington Capital London PBSA JV (2023), and a US$40M Japan multi-family seed portfolio with Alyssa Partners (2022). Capital is sourced from HNWIs, single and multi-family offices, external asset managers, wealth managers (including BNP Paribas and Julius Baer), and institutional investors across Asia.

The firm states c. $1.2B of real estate investments managed to date, c. $600M currently being managed and executed, c. 3,000 beds under residential living exposure, and a 13-20% fund-level IRR. Revenue is generated through private equity real estate fund management fees and carried interest, with terms negotiated bilaterally and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is hybrid — direct capital raising by an in-house sales team plus financial intermediary relationships with wealth managers and private banks across the region.

Name

Q Investment Partners

Legal name

QIP Investment Partners Pte. Limited

Website

https://q-investmentpartners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Q Investment Partners is a Singapore-headquartered private equity real estate firm that originates and manages funds in the Global Residential Living Sector — student accommodation, co-living, and multi-family housing — across the UK, US, and Japan, serving Asian HNWIs, family offices, and institutional investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Equity Real Estate Fund Management

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Investors, Nec (6799)

akta.pro primary industry

Sector-Focused Venture Capital (Vertical Specialists) (FSANAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Capital Introducers (PE/VC/Private Credit) (FSAEAMAE)

Keywords

• Private equity real estate
• Residential living sector
• Student accommodation investment
• Multi-family housing funds
• Real estate fund management

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Private Equity Real Estate Fund Management: QIP manages private equity real estate funds focused on the Global Residential Living Sector, including student accommodation, co-living, and multi-family housing across the UK, US, and Japan. The firm generates revenue through fund management fees and carried interest from successful investments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Q Investment Partners (QIP) is a Singapore-headquartered private equity real estate firm that manages institutional-grade investment funds focused on the Global Residential Living Sector. It invests in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), co-living, and multi-family housing assets across the UK, US, and Japan, structured across Core-Plus, Value-Add, and Opportunistic strategies. The firm raises capital from HNWIs, family offices, and institutional investors across Asia and earns revenue through fund management fees and carried interest.

Product overview

Q Investment Partners operates as a private equity real estate firm offering a platform of residential living sector investment products. The firm provides three primary investment product categories: Student Accommodation (PBSA), Co-Living, and Multi-Family Housing. These products are structured across three investment strategies—Core-Plus, Value-Add, and Opportunistic—which form an integrated approach to private equity real estate investing. The products span multiple geographies including the UK, US, and Japan, with a focus on institutional-grade opportunities for investors seeking exposure to the global residential living sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UK Student Accommodation (PBSA) Fund Purpose-built student accommodation investment fund focused on the UK market, providing institutional-grade residential living assets for HNWIs, family offices and institutional investors seeking exposure to the UK student housing sector.
• Japan Multi-Family Housing Fund Multi-family residential investment fund primarily in Japan, providing stable income through acquisitions with enhancement strategies for HNWIs, family offices and institutional investors.
• US Co-Living Investment Programme Purpose-built co-living investment programme targeting young professionals in US markets, offering alternative housing with community-focused amenities, delivered through deal-specific vehicles for HNWIs, family offices and institutional investors.
• Core-Plus Investment Strategy Income-focused investment strategy targeting stable returns from existing residential assets through acquisitions with enhancement strategies, applied across QIP's residential living funds.
• Value-Add Investment Strategy Appreciation-driven investment strategy delivering returns primarily through development and repositioning of residential living assets across QIP's portfolio.
• Opportunistic Investment Strategy Special-situations investment strategy targeting refurbishment of distressed residential assets to maximise value through strategic repositioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1.2B of real estate investments managed to date
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, minor and operational.

• Gamuda LandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2024QIP and Malaysian developer Gamuda Land formed a joint venture for UK student accommodation. The partnership launched a £100 million (later reported as $128m) UK student housing development, including the Woolwich project (Beresford Street PBSA). The partnership was deepened in 2025 with commitment to next phase of Woolwich student homes.
• Hurlington CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2023QIP partnered with Hurlington Capital for a £80 million London student homes joint venture to deliver Beresford Street PBSA (Press House) project in Woolwich, London.
• SoilbuildcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2023QIP and Singapore-listed construction group Soilbuild launched a £200m UK PBSA investment venture ($246m total platform value). The joint venture focused on developing purpose-built student accommodation across UK university cities.
• Homes for StudentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK operational partner managing student accommodation properties including Straits Meadow, Straits Manor, Straits Village, Straits Aire, and Straits Garden. Managing Director Kate Forester confirmed ongoing partnership to scale UK operations.
• Melrose Ascension Capital (MAC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in QIP's UK and US real estate investments. Participated in QIP's 2022 Fireside Chat event alongside Colliers and Lazard.
• Alyssa PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingapore-based independent real estate investment management firm focused on Japanese market. Partnered with QIP for Japan multi-family investments including Shin-Osaka acquisition and joint fund launch with US$40 million seed portfolio.
• S HarrisonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYork-based property developer providing forward funding for Edinburgh PBSA developments including East Newington Place and Canongate projects (£33m forward funding deal).
• ColliersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading commercial real estate brokerage and investment management company. Participated as speaker in QIP 2022 and 2023 investor events. Head of Operational Capital Markets Paddy Allen confirmed ongoing partnership.
• JLLmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal real estate and investment management services provider. Partnered with QIP for Japan real estate events and contributed to QIP 2023 Outlook Japan Real Estate Spotlight event.
• SavillsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational real estate advisor. Co-hosted Japan Multi-Family Investment Exclusive Roadshow Event & Webinar with QIP featuring opportunities in Osaka and Nagoya.
• Knight FrankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty consultancy providing UK Student Market Updates and research that QIP publishes on its market insights page, demonstrating thought leadership partnership.
• LazardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial advisory firm. Participated in QIP's 2022 Fireside Chat alongside Colliers and MAC on impact of rising inflation and interest rates on real estate investments.
• Tricor IAG Fund Administration (Singapore)operationalOthersFund administrator providing services to QIP's fund operations, including investor data management and regulatory compliance support. Privacy notice references Tricor as the Administrator.
• MaslowmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK development partner. Maslow and QIP secured fourth funding deal with £14m development loan for UK PBSA projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Round Hill Capital: UK and European residential-led real estate investment manager with deep expertise in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and build-to-rent. Closest direct peer to QIP given overlapping UK PBSA strategy, similar fund vintages and comparable institutional-grade LP base.
• Harrison Street Real Estate: US-based alternative real estate investment manager with dedicated student housing, multifamily and senior living strategies. Direct comparable to QIP on thematic residential-living exposure, multi-strategy fund structure (Core-Plus to Opportunistic) and LP base of institutions and family offices.
• Alyssa Partners: Singapore-based independent real estate investment manager focused on Japanese multifamily and residential assets. QIP's actual JV partner on the $40m Japan multi-family seed portfolio; a true direct peer given overlapping Japan residential strategy and Singapore-rooted Asian capital intermediation.

Broad incumbents

• Greystar Real Estate Partners: Global market leader in rental housing, including the largest operator/investor in student housing. Compares to QIP on residential living asset class focus (PBSA, multifamily), institutional fund management and cross-border execution, but at materially larger AUM scale.
• Patrizia UK: European real estate investment manager with sizeable UK residential, student housing and build-to-rent allocations. Comparable to QIP on UK residential living focus and institutional fund management, though operating at much larger scale as a public-listed asset manager.
• Brookfield Real Estate: Global alternative asset manager with a large, diversified real estate platform spanning residential, student housing and multifamily strategies across the UK, US and Asia. Comparable to QIP on cross-border residential exposure, though vastly larger AUM and broader strategy mix.
• CBRE Investment Management: Global real estate investment management arm of CBRE, with multi-strategy residential, student housing and multifamily funds. Relevant broad incumbent comparable to QIP given multi-geography, multi-strategy structure and institutional LP base.
• DWS Group (Real Estate): Global asset manager with dedicated European and US real estate strategies including residential and student housing. Comparable to QIP as a multi-strategy, multi-geography real estate investment manager serving institutional and wealth channels.

Regional players

• CapitaLand Investment: Singapore-listed real estate investment manager with diversified strategies including living sector (lodging, multifamily) across Asia and selective global exposure. Comparable to QIP on Singapore-headquartered intermediation of Asian capital into real estate, though primarily Asia-focused.
• Mapletree Investments: Singapore-headquartered real estate investment manager with global residential, student housing and lodging strategies. Comparable regional peer to QIP given Singapore base, global footprint and institutional-grade residential exposures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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