What Osborne+Co does

Osborne+Co is a privately held, London-headquartered real estate development and investment partnership operating across 25+ countries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the United States. The firm is structured around three integrated pillars: (1) Build-To-Suit Development — a global build-to-suit platform delivering bespoke, fully fitted buildings for multinational corporate occupiers, with site-neutral origination beginning with the occupier's requirement; (2) Global Development — multi-sector property development spanning office, industrial/logistics, residential (build-to-rent, co-living), hospitality, and large mixed-use masterplan developments, managing the full lifecycle from opportunity identification through planning, procurement, delivery, and asset management; and (3) Osborne+Co Investment Management (OCIM) — an in-house full-service investment management business managing over £750m GDV and £100m+ equity, originating and delivering deals to HNWIs, family offices, and institutional investors on a deal-by-deal co-investment basis.\n\nThe firm's go-to-market is relationship-driven and partnership-based, targeting large corporate occupiers, institutional investors, family offices, HNWIs, landowners, and co-developers through long-standing principal-led relationships and a global network of 15 offices and local delivery partners. Osborne+Co operates with a conservative capital structure — maximum ~60% loan-to-cost, no cross-collateralization of assets, and 15–20% balance-sheet co-investment per project — combined with a 'first loss' policy on investment capital and OCIM's 5–10% deal-level co-investment to align with co-investors.\n\nThe named project portfolio includes landmark headquarters for JPMorgan Chase (Glasgow European Tech Hub), Santander (Unity Place Milton Keynes and other UK assets), HSBC (Middle East HQ Dubai), Citi (Manila Regional Operating HQ, Sandyford Dublin), Standard Chartered (Dubai and Accra towers), IKEA (Middle East Distribution Hub), Honeywell (Masdar), and Nestlé (Philippines distribution), alongside major mixed-use and residential schemes such as Belfast Waterside (£500m GDV), Malmö Designer Village (£120m), and Lancefield Quay (£185m build-to-rent). Sustained sustainability credentials — LEED Platinum deliveries for over 10 years, BREEAM Excellent/Very Good, WELL Gold/Platinum, and PEZA — are embedded across all developments.

Name

Osborne+Co

Legal name

Osborne+Co

Website

https://osborneandcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Osborne+Co is a privately held London-based global real estate development and investment partnership delivering build-to-suit offices, logistics, residential, and mixed-use schemes for multinational corporate occupiers, alongside in-house investment management (OCIM) for institutional and family-office capital.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Development

NAICS

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Other Financial Vehicles (525990)

SIC

Operative Builders (1531), Investors, Nec (6799)

akta.pro primary industry

Land Acquisition, Lot Development & Construction Financing (AD&C) (FSALAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Co-Investment / Direct Allocation Platforms (alongside FoF) (FSANAGAK), Family Office Investment Platforms & Direct Investing (PE/VC/Co-Invest) (FSAAADAH), Mezzanine Debt & Preferred Equity (CRE Capital Stack) (FSALADAI)

Keywords

• Real estate development
• Build-to-suit development
• Commercial property investment
• Mixed-use master planning
• Real estate investment management

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Development Fees and Revenue: Osborne+Co generates revenue from development projects across office, industrial/logistics, residential, hospitality, and mixed-use sectors. Revenue is earned through development fees, co-investment returns, and value creation on projects they originate, underwrite, structure, and deliver. Each project stands alone financially with its own robust capital structure.
2. Investment Management Fees (OCIM): Osborne+Co Investment Management (OCIM) is a full-service real estate investment management business managing over £750m GDV. OCIM raises and manages global capital from a diverse group of co-investors including HNWIs, family offices, and institutional investors. Revenue is generated through investment management fees and carried interest (promote) strictly related to out-performance of the business plan.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Osborne+Co is a privately held, London-headquartered real estate development and investment partnership. It conceives, develops, and invests in commercial, industrial/logistics, residential, hospitality, and large mixed-use masterplan projects globally under a build-to-suit model for corporate occupiers. Through its in-house investment management arm, OCIM (Osborne+Co Investment Management), it also raises and manages capital from HNWIs, family offices, and institutional investors, with over £750m GDV under management.

Product overview

Osborne+Co is a global real estate development and investment partnership operating across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the United States. Its core offerings comprise three integrated pillars: (1) Build-To-Suit Development — a global build-to-suit service delivering bespoke, fully fitted buildings for corporate occupiers, claimed to be the first truly global build-to-suit group with over 10m sq ft delivered; (2) Global Development — multi-sector property development across office, industrial/logistics, residential (build-to-rent, co-living, housebuilding), hospitality, and major mixed-use masterplan schemes; and (3) Osborne+Co Investment Management (OCIM) — an in-house full-service investment management business with over £750m GDV under management. The company's named project portfolio includes major headquarters for Santander, JPMorgan Chase, HSBC, Citi, Standard Chartered, and IKEA, as well as large-scale residential, hospitality, and retail schemes. OCIM invests across platforms, development, value-add, and income strategies in European and Asia Pacific markets. Sustainability is embedded across all activities through LEED, BREEAM, WELL, and net zero carbon commitments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Build-To-Suit Development A global build-to-suit development service working with corporate real estate teams of global occupiers to deliver bespoke, fully fitted buildings. Described as the first truly global build-to-suit group with a site-neutral approach, having delivered over 10 million sq ft of build-to-suit developments across the globe.
• Global Multi-Sector Development A multi-skilled, cross-sector property development service covering commercial offices, industrial/logistics, residential (build-to-rent, co-living, housebuilding), hospitality, and large mixed-use masterplan developments. Manages the full development process from opportunity identification through design, planning, procurement, delivery, and asset management.
• Osborne+Co Investment Management (OCIM) An in-house, full-service real estate investment management business managing over £750m GDV and £100m+ equity under management, with 15 offices globally. Connects capital with real estate opportunities across development, value-add, income, and platform strategies in European and Asia Pacific markets, acting as a custodian of value for HNWIs, family offices, and institutional investors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20% reduction in operating costs for commercial occupiers through energy-efficient buildings developed to BREEAM Excellent and LEED Gold standards (EPC A)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GRDI (Gulf Resources Development and Investment LLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGRDI is a key development partner and co-developer on multiple Middle East projects including the Standard Chartered Bank Tower in Dubai and the HSBC Middle East HQ. GRDI was acknowledged as the only developer in Dubai with a track record of successfully delivering a build-to-suit development for a major financial institution. Osborne+Co worked with GRDI to replicate the Dubai model for the West African HQ in Accra.
• Moda LivingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOsborne+Co and Moda Living formed a UK-wide partnership to deliver build-to-rent (BTR) homes alongside commercial space for the life sciences sector. The partnership acquired Edinburgh sites for a £350 million development (Saica packaging site for 1,000-home development) and delivered Lancefield Quay, a 730-home build-to-rent development on Glasgow's waterfront (GDV: £185m). Projects are subject to detailed planning and were sold to Moda Living for development.
• The St. Francis GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOsborne+Co acquired the 16-acre Sirocco Site in Belfast (Belfast Waterside development, GDV: £500m) in partnership with The St. Francis Group and Graftongate.
• GraftongateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOsborne+Co acquired the 16-acre Sirocco Site in Belfast (Belfast Waterside development, GDV: £500m) in partnership with The St. Francis Group and Graftongate.
• McAleer & RusheminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOsborne+Co teamed up with Co Tyrone construction firm McAleer & Rushe for a major waterside project in Glasgow. McAleer & Rushe serves as the main contractor for the development.
• Alba DevelopmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlba Developments is a Dubai-based entity that is a joint venture partner with Osborne+Co on the Edmonstone Development in Edinburgh (176 apartments, GDV: £64m). Osborne+Co provides local development support while Alba Developments provides equity investment.
• Rioja EstatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRioja Estates and Osborne+Co are developing the Malmö Designer Village in Sweden in a two-phase partnership. The project involves a £120m GDV outlet shopping centre expected to become the largest in Scandinavia (290,000 ft²). First phase expected to open in 2025, second phase in 2027.
• JCA (Julian C. Anderson Architects)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJCA won a developer-led design competition to re-imagine the nine-hectare National Giro Bank site in Liverpool for the Santander Bank Building development. JCA pioneered innovative use of passive chilled ceiling panels and worked with Osborne+Co on the sustainable design approach.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Skanska: Global construction and development group with commercial real estate development, public-private partnerships, and sustainability leadership. Overlaps with Osborne+Co on build-to-suit corporate HQs, ESG-certified delivery, and cross-border project execution.
• Helical: UK-focused property developer with mixed-use and office repositioning activity, including London-centric and regional schemes. Comparable in scale and on mid-sized UK commercial redevelopment projects.
• Tishman Speyer: Global real estate developer and investor with a build-to-suit and corporate-occupier focus across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Highly comparable to Osborne+Co's multinational tenant-driven model and global footprint, though materially larger in scale and capital base.
• Ballymore Group: Privately held UK and Ireland property developer focused on large-scale mixed-use, residential, and commercial regeneration. Direct peer on UK/Ireland project mix, JV-driven model, and developer-led masterplans, though more concentrated geographically than Osborne+Co.
• Stanhope: Long-standing UK commercial developer focused on large office-led schemes and corporate occupier relationships. Direct peer on UK enterprise build-to-suit activity and occupier-aligned development approach.
• Canary Wharf Group: UK-focused developer of large-scale office-led mixed-use estates with deep financial-services tenant relationships (banks, professional services). Comparable to Osborne+Co's enterprise banking-tenant focus and large-footprint UK office delivery, though narrower in geography and asset class.
• Quintain: UK build-to-rent and mixed-use developer (notably at Wembley Park). Comparable to Osborne+Co's emerging BTR/residential strategy through Moda Living JV (Lancefield Quay, Edinburgh Gateway), with similar developer-led partnership model.
• Lendlease: Global real estate and infrastructure developer with deep build-to-suit expertise and a stated focus on sustainability (LEED, carbon neutral). Comparable to Osborne+Co's enterprise build-to-suit model, ESG positioning, and multi-sector project mix (office, residential, mixed-use).

Broad incumbents

• CBRE Investment Management: Global real estate investment manager operating across multiple funds and strategies. Comparable to OCIM's investment-management function and global investor reach, though at materially larger AUM and through commingled fund structures rather than Osborne+Co's deal-by-deal SPV model.
• Brookfield Property Group: One of the world's largest global real estate operators and investors with a multi-sector portfolio. A scaled incumbent comparable to Osborne+Co's investment-management + development model, but with vastly deeper capital, broader asset-class coverage, and listed-vehicle structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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