What CBRE Denmark does

CBRE Denmark (legal entity CBRE A/S) is the Danish operating subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. Headquartered in Copenhagen with approximately 139 employees, CBRE Denmark delivers an integrated, multi-segment service platform covering Capital Markets (acquisition, disposition, debt and structured finance, investment banking), Valuation & Advisory Services (property and portfolio valuations, loan security, automated digital valuations, with a Nordic team of 40+ valuation professionals valuing 15,000+ assets annually), Investor Leasing, Occupier advisory, Project Management, Property Management, Facilities Management (via CBRE GWS Integrated Facilities Management), CBRE Technical Service Partner (technical building engineering), and ESG & Sustainability Solutions. The firm operates within a Nordic Capital Markets team that also covers Finland, Sweden, and Norway, and is part of a parent organization that serves nearly 90 of the Fortune 100 across 100+ countries with $40B+ revenue and 155,000+ employees.

The underlying technology stack combines a proprietary data analytics and market intelligence platform, automated Digital Valuation Services (digital valuations, digital reporting, forecasting, and digital predictive analytics), Global Capital Markets Technology for transaction and investor insights, a Host Experience Platform for tenant experience, and a Responsible AI Framework guiding ethical deployment of AI with human validation. CBRE Denmark monetizes through four parent-level revenue streams: Advisory Services (transaction commissions and advisory fees), Building Operations & Experience (managed services and ongoing contracts), Project Management (professional services fees, integrated with Turner & Townsend), and Real Estate Investments (asset management fees and investment returns via Trammell Crow Company and CBRE Investment Management's $150B+ AUM). Pricing is engagement-based and quote-driven; the go-to-market is enterprise field sales via the Copenhagen advisor network, supplemented by an Insights & Research platform, LinkedIn presence, The Weekly Take podcast, the Nordics Real Estate Blog, press releases, and industry events. Primary customer segments include Enterprise Corporate Clients (Fortune 100-grade), Real Estate Investors, Property Owners and Developers, and Corporate Occupiers, with emerging focus on Pharma and Life Sciences and ESG-focused organizations in the Danish market.

Name

CBRE Denmark

Legal name

CBRE A/S

Website

https://cbre.dk

Company type

Public

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CBRE Denmark is the Copenhagen-based Danish subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services firm, delivering integrated advisory, capital markets, valuation, property management, facilities management, and ESG services to enterprise occupiers, investors, and developers across Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Nonresidential Property Managers (531312), Offices of Real Estate Appraisers (53132), Activities Related to Real Estate (5313)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales) (FSAEAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Land & Development Site Brokerage (BPAJABAG), Core Real Estate (Stabilized/Core-Plus) (FSAAAKAA), Real Estate Transaction Advisory & Due Diligence (FSAEAJAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate services
• Capital markets advisory
• Property management
• Commercial valuation
• Occupier advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advisory Services: Leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, and valuations. Revenue from transaction commissions and advisory fees for commercial real estate transactions.
2. Building Operations & Experience: Facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure. Revenue from ongoing management fees and service contracts.
3. Project Management: Program management, project management, cost consulting through Turner & Townsend subsidiary. Revenue from professional services fees.
4. Real Estate Investments: Investment management, development through Trammell Crow Company and CBRE Investment Management. Revenue from asset management fees and investment returns.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CBRE Denmark provides integrated commercial real estate services across the property lifecycle for corporate occupiers, investors, owners and developers in Denmark. Core service lines include Capital Markets (acquisition, disposition, debt and structured finance, investment banking), Valuation & Advisory Services (property and portfolio valuations, loan security, financial reporting, market studies, automated digital valuations), Property Management (lifecycle management across asset classes), Facilities Management, Investor Leasing, Occupier advisory, Project Management (via Turner & Townsend), and ESG & Sustainability Solutions, all backed by proprietary market intelligence, digital valuation tools, and the global CBRE platform.

Product overview

CBRE Denmark operates as part of a global commercial real estate services and investment firm with four core business segments: Advisory Services (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations), Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space, critical infrastructure managing 7+ billion sq. ft.), Project Management (program/project management and cost consulting via Turner & Townsend), and Real Estate Investments (investment management and development via Trammell Crow Company and CBRE Investment Management). These segments are supported by specialized services including Capital Markets, Valuation & Advisory Services, ESG & Sustainability Solutions, and Research & Data Intelligence. The offering represents a unified platform rather than discrete products, with services designed to work together across the commercial real estate lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Capital Markets Acquisition and disposition of income-producing commercial properties, debt and structured finance, and investment banking services including M&A advisory, equity placement and secondary LP trading; delivered by the Nordic Capital Markets team covering Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway.
• Valuation & Advisory Services Property and portfolio valuations, loan security, financial reporting, market studies, and automated Digital Valuations across all asset classes; 40+ Nordic valuation professionals value 15,000+ assets annually using digital reporting, forecasting and predictive analytics.
• Property Management Tailored property management solutions throughout the property lifecycle across all asset classes, delivered using the proprietary Host Experience Platform. Globally, 17,000 professionals manage 2.7 billion square feet across 19,000+ properties in 40+ countries.
• Facilities Management Integrated facilities management services for corporate occupiers, healthcare organizations, and public sector institutions, including QHSE-led operations and technical building engineering via CBRE Technical Service Partner.
• Investor Leasing Leasing advisory service for property owners and investors seeking to lease office, retail, industrial and other commercial space to tenants in Denmark.
• Occupier Advisory Advisory services for corporate occupiers covering office space strategy, hybrid work strategies, and cost-effective occupancy solutions across the Danish and Nordic markets.
• Project Management Program management, project management and cost consulting for design and build engagements, combined with the majority-owned Turner & Townsend subsidiary for global program and cost management capabilities.
• ESG & Sustainability Solutions Environmental, social, and governance solutions including sustainability strategy, carbon and energy engineering, ESG reporting, and regulatory compliance support for real estate owners, occupiers and investors.
• Research & Data Intelligence Market research, thought leadership, and analytical insights supporting commercial real estate decisions across all property types, delivered through the Insights & Research platform including Intelligent Investment, Future Cities, Adaptive Spaces, Evolving Workforces, and Creating Resilience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Managed 2.7 billion square feet of property globally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IndustriouscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025CBRE acquired 40% interest in Industrious in 2021, a provider of premium flexible workplace solutions, and fully acquired Industrious National Management Company, LLC in early 2025, creating a new business segment: Building Operations & Experience (BOE). Jamie Hodari serves as CEO of Industrious and also as CBRE's Chief Executive Officer, Building Operations & Experience.
• J&J Worldwide ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Acquired in 2024, J&J Worldwide Services is a leading provider of engineering services, base support operations and facilities maintenance for the U.S. federal government.
• Direct Line GlobalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Acquired in 2024, Direct Line Global significantly enhanced CBRE's technical expertise in managing data centres.
• Turner & TownsendcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021CBRE acquired majority interest in Turner & Townsend in 2021, a premier provider of project, program and cost management services. Vincent Clancy serves as Chairman and CEO of Turner & Townsend. The acquisition combined Turner & Townsend's expertise with CBRE's global platform, creating significant synergies in project management services.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): JLL is the closest global competitor to CBRE, offering the same full-service commercial real estate platform (leasing, capital markets, valuation, property management, project management) across the Nordics and globally. JLL competes directly with CBRE Denmark in Copenhagen's office, industrial, and capital markets segments.
• Savills: Savills is a UK-headquartered global real estate advisor with growing Nordic presence. It competes with CBRE Denmark in investment sales, valuation, and advisory services for institutional investors and occupiers.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Cushman & Wakefield is a global CRE services firm with a strong Nordic presence, providing brokerage, valuation, property management, and project management services. It is a top competitor to CBRE Denmark across capital markets and occupier services.
• Knight Frank: Knight Frank is a privately-held global CRE advisor with Nordic operations. It competes with CBRE Denmark especially in prime residential, capital markets, and high-value commercial advisory engagements.
• Avison Young: Avison Young is a global CRE services firm with a partnership model, active in the Nordics. It competes with CBRE Denmark in office leasing, capital markets, and occupier advisory.
• Newmark Group: Newmark is a US-listed global CRE services firm offering investment sales, leasing, and property management. It competes with CBRE Denmark in capital markets and investor services across the Nordics.
• Colliers International: Colliers is a global CRE services firm with a sizable Danish operation (Colliers Denmark) providing brokerage, valuation, and project management. It competes with CBRE Denmark across office leasing, capital markets, and industrial/logistics.

Regional players

• BNP Paribas Real Estate: BNP Paribas Real Estate is a European-focused CRE services firm with strong Nordic presence. It competes with CBRE Denmark in investment advisory, valuation, and occupier services across the broader European region.

Broad incumbents

• CBRE Investment Management: CBRE Investment Management is a sister business within the CBRE Group with $150B+ AUM, providing real estate investment management services. While not a direct competitor, it operates as part of the same parent ecosystem and competes with other institutional real estate managers for capital allocation in Denmark.

Emerging players

• Newsec: Newsec is a leading Nordic property manager and advisor with deep local presence in Denmark and the wider Nordics. It competes with CBRE Denmark in property management, valuation, and asset services, particularly for institutional Nordic real estate owners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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