What QBO does

QBO Constructora is a Colombian real estate developer established in 2003, headquartered in Bogotá at the Edificio QBO in the Parque de la 93 district, with secondary operations in Medellín. The company specializes in conceptualizing, structuring, financing, and managing high-impact real estate projects across four asset categories: corporate offices and business parks, residential housing, student housing, and hotels. QBO targets institutional capital — primarily Colombia's largest real estate investment trusts (fondos de inversión inmobiliaria) and major banks — as anchor investors and financiers for its developments, while also selling residential units directly to families and individual buyers.

The company's delivered portfolio comprises seven completed corporate/commercial projects (including Atrio at 121,000m², described as the most iconic corporate development in Colombia in the last decade; CITY U, the first corporate student housing project in Colombia with 1,700 rooms; and the Rivana Business Park macroproject spanning 118,978m² across six phases in Medellín) and five residential projects totaling hundreds of units across Bogotá (Reserva de Gratamira, Bellomonte, Arboleda de Sotileza, Altos de la Pradera, Bosque Verde). Two further projects are in construction for 2025–2027 delivery: Torre 90, an 11,153m² mixed-use office and retail tower in Bogotá's Chicó neighborhood, and the Rivana Business Park Phase 2 Hotel, a 160-room international chain hotel in Medellín. QBO's core technology is design-led real estate development emphasizing urban integration, sustainability, and architectural creativity; it assembles project-specific teams from world-class local and global designers, advisors, and builders.

QBO generates revenue through a professional services and project development model: it originates projects, structures financial/commercial/technical terms, raises corporate capital, acts as Master Broker to select anchor clients, manages construction and commercialization, and earns development fees, structuring fees, management fees, and sales proceeds. The company also provides structuring and management services for third-party real estate projects. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; deal economics are negotiated bilaterally with institutional investors and individual buyers. Marketing is relationship-driven, supported by a corporate website and LinkedIn/Instagram presence, rather than digital performance channels.

Name

QBO

Legal name

QBO CONSTRUCTORES S.A.S.

Website

https://qbo.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QBO Constructora is a Colombian real estate developer (est. 2003) that conceptualizes, structures, and manages corporate, residential, hotel, and student housing projects in Bogotá and Medellín, primarily for Colombia's largest real estate investment trusts and institutional capital partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210), Real Estate Property Managers (53131)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Land Brokerage (Raw Land & Development Sites) (FSAEAJAD)

Keywords

• Real estate development
• Commercial property development
• Residential housing projects
• Project structuring services
• Corporate capital raising

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Development and Sales: QBO conceptualizes, structures, and manages real estate projects (residential, corporate, hotel, student housing) for sale and rent. Revenue is generated through project development, capital raising, structuring fees, management services, and strategic commercialization as master broker.
2. Project Structuring and Management for Third Parties: QBO provides structuring and management services for real estate projects to third parties, leveraging experience and relationships with strategic allies, designers, and expert builders.
3. Corporate Capital Raising: QBO specializes in developing projects for Colombia's largest real estate investment trust and raises corporate capital for projects in which it participates, designing sustainable initiatives in prime locations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

QBO is a Colombian real estate developer that conceptualizes, structures, manages, and consolidates high-impact real estate projects, including corporate towers, business parks, mixed-use developments, international chain hotels, student housing, and residential complexes. The company targets Colombia's largest real estate investment trust funds and major banks with institutional-grade projects, and sells residential units directly to families in Bogotá and Medellín.

Product overview

QBO is a Colombian real estate developer that conceptualizes, structures, manages, and consolidates high-impact real estate projects. The company operates as a single-product portfolio focused on real estate development rather than a technology platform. QBO's offerings span two main categories: corporate/commercial projects (Atrio, CITY U, Rivana Business Park Macroproject with its phases, Torre 90, Edificio QBO) and residential housing projects (Reserva de Gratamira, Bellomonte, Arboleda de Sotileza, Altos de la Pradera, Bosque Verde), plus public space development (Plazoleta de los Colores). The company's core service offerings include project conceptualization and promotion, financial/technical/commercial structuring, project management, team consolidation, strategic commercialization, third-party consulting services, and corporate capital raising for projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Atrio A 121,000m² corporate development in Bogotá's Centro Internacional district, comprising a single 46-floor tower. Described as the most iconic real estate development in Colombia in the last decade, designed as a meeting point to bring life and inspire belonging in the city. Sold/leased to corporate occupiers and integrated into real estate investment trust portfolios.
• CITY U A pioneering 53,570m² student housing project in Las Aguas, Bogotá, consisting of 3 towers with 1,700 rooms. The first corporate student housing development in Colombia, designed for university students with amenities for academic and social development.
• Rivana Business Park Macroproject A 118,978m² corporate macroproject in Medellín comprising 6 phases. The master plan integrates urban development through a large public space (Plaza of Colors) to improve quality of life in the sector.
• Rivana Business Park – Phase 1 A 42,000m² corporate tower development in Medellín with 19 floors, part of the Rivana Business Park macroproject, designed to integrate with the city's development through the Plaza of Colors public space.
• Rivana Business Park – Stage 2 A 51,306m² corporate tower in Medellín with 25 floors. Part of the Rivana Business Park macroproject, designed as a business and services complex integrating with the city's development.
• Rivana Business Park – Phase 2 Hotel A 10,855m² international chain hotel in Medellín with 160 rooms. Construction scheduled for 2025–2027, designed to accommodate business people, executives, and national and international tourists.
• Torre 90 An 11,153m² mixed-use project for services (offices and retail) in Bogotá's Chicó neighborhood. A benchmark in real estate asset redevelopment strategy for a real estate investment trust. Construction scheduled for 2025–2027.
• Edificio QBO (QBO Building) A 9,880m² corporate headquarters building in Parque de la 93, Bogotá. Part of the recent urban renewal of the area with a glass facade and LED lighting that has become a sector landmark.
• Plazoleta de los Colores (Plaza of Colors) A 4,460m² public space project in Poblado, Medellín. An articulating axis between the buildings of the Rivana Business Park Master Plan that complements the city's environmental structure.
• Reserva de Gratamira A 62,000m² residential complex in Colina Campestre, Bogotá, with 5 towers comprising 237 units. Designed for family well-being with large green areas and recreational spaces.
• Bellomonte An 18,000m² residential development in Cerros de Suba, Bogotá, with 3 towers and 30 units, located in an exclusive area offering tranquility and contact with nature with unique city views.
• Arboleda de Sotileza A 54,000m² residential project with 3 towers and 204 units. Designed to have everything within reach, close to commercial areas with gastronomic and cultural offerings.
• Altos de la Pradera A 100,000m² residential project in Marantá, Bogotá, with 9 towers and 558 units. A modern project in a quiet residential area combining comfort, strategic location, and quality of life.
• Bosque Verde A 74,800m² residential complex in Cerros de Suba, Bogotá, with 15 towers and 165 units. Located strategically surrounded by native forest, maintaining a green environment friendly to nature.
• Project Structuring and Management Services for Third Parties

Quantifiable outcome

• Atrio described as 'the most iconic real estate development in Colombia in the last decade'
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• World-Class Local and Global Design and Construction ExpertscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEach QBO project is designed and built with both local and global experts, including recognized strategic allies, designers, advisors, and expert builders. QBO evaluates and defines the best partners for each project, assembling high-performance work teams for top-level developments.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Prodesa (Compañía de Proyectos y Desarrollos): Colombian real estate developer focused on housing solutions including VIS (social interest) and non-VIS residential projects. Comparable to QBO in residential development expertise and institutional project structuring.
• Amarilo: Major Colombian real estate developer with a broad portfolio of residential, commercial, and corporate projects across Colombia. Comparable to QBO in multi-segment development, institutional project structuring, and design-led urban projects.
• Constructora Bolívar: One of the largest Colombian real estate developers, focused on residential housing and urban development across Colombia's major cities. Directly comparable to QBO in residential and urban master-planning activities, with deeper scale and broader geographic reach.
• Constructora Capital: Colombian real estate developer with operations in Bogotá and other major cities, focused on residential and corporate projects. Comparable to QBO's multi-segment, multi-city real estate development strategy.
• Arquitectura y Concreto: Colombian real estate developer with both residential and corporate/mixed-use projects. Comparable to QBO in design-focused development and structural scale of projects in Colombia's major cities.
• Marval: Colombian real estate developer with strong portfolio in residential and commercial projects. Comparable to QBO in family-oriented residential housing offerings and project structuring for institutional buyers.
• Oikos Construcciones: Colombian real estate developer specializing in residential and mixed-use projects with an emphasis on design and urbanism. Comparable to QBO's design-led development approach and corporate/residential portfolio in Bogotá and other major cities.
• Cimenta (Cimentaciones y Estructuras): Colombian real estate developer active in residential and corporate projects in Colombia. Comparable to QBO in multi-segment development approach and Colombian institutional real estate market positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Conconcreto: Large Colombian construction and real estate company with broader infrastructure and engineering capabilities beyond real estate development. Comparable to QBO as a corporate real estate developer in Colombia, but operates at much larger scale and across additional construction segments.
• Grupo Argos: Colombian conglomerate with significant real estate and urban development operations through subsidiaries like Summa and Pactia. Comparable to QBO as a major institutional real estate developer in Colombia, but operates at substantially larger scale and with broader portfolio including infrastructure and cement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qbo
• Instagraminstagram.com/qbocolombia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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