balmain group

Name

balmain group

Legal name

Balmain Group (Balmain Asset Management CEE sp. z o.o. and Balmain Property Management sp. z o.o.)

Website

https://balmain-am.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210), Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAJAMAB

Commercial Real Estate Asset Management

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Real Estate Asset & Portfolio Management

SECONDARYBPAJANAE

Real Estate Capital Markets Advisory (Debt/Equity Placement, Refinancing)

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Real Estate Advisory & Consulting (Investment, Strategy)

SECONDARYBPAJABAJ

Tenant Representation & Corporate Services Brokerage

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

Keywords

• Commercial real estate services
• Property asset management
• Retail property leasing
• Real estate investment advisory
• Property management

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Asset Management Fees: Strategic asset management services for retail and commercial properties, overseeing all property activities including leasing, property management, marketing, project and development, sustainability, market research, valuation, lender relations and reporting.
2. Property Management Services: Full-service property management including technical and facilities management, commercialization, lease administration, debt collection, accounting and reporting. Services billed through service charge budgets and management fees.
3. Leasing Commissions: Commercialization and leasing services for shopping centers, retail parks, and commercial properties. Revenue generated through tenant placement and lease negotiations.
4. Project and Technical Services: Project management, development management, technical due diligence, design and engineering services, and tenant coordination for fit-out and modifications.
5. Investment Advisory: Investment services supporting clients throughout the investment cycle including opportunity identification, deal structuring, capital raising, due diligence, and portfolio management.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Balmain Group provides integrated commercial real estate services — including asset and investment management, property management, leasing, marketing/PR/digital, project and technical services, restructuring and debt workout, and investment advisory — for retail and commercial properties in Poland and the CEE region. The firm manages a portfolio of 24 assets covering approximately 711,930 sq.m. of GLA on behalf of institutional investors, property funds, and property owners.

Product overview

Balmain Group is a real estate services company operating as two entities: Balmain Asset Management CEE sp. z o.o. and Balmain Property Management sp. z o.o. The company provides a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services organized around seven core pillars: Asset and Investment Management, Property Management, Leasing, Marketing/PR/Digital, Project & Technical Services, Restructuring & Debt Workout, and Investment Services. Supporting these core services are sub-services including Technical and Facility Management, Lease Administration and Debt Collection, and specialized offerings such as POP-UP Store (flexible short-term retail space) and ESG Policy and Reporting. The company manages a portfolio of 24 commercial properties across Poland totaling approximately 711,930 sq.m. of GLA, with services delivered through integrated in-house teams covering the full investment lifecycle from acquisition through disposal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Asset and Investment Management Strategic management of retail property assets to protect and enhance value, building quantity and quality of income through overseeing leasing, property management, marketing, development, sustainability, market research, valuation, lender relations, and corporate activities for institutional investors and property owners.
• Property Management Comprehensive property management translating strategy and planning into delivery across retail, leisure, lifestyle, entertainment, culture, workspace, and logistics asset classes for institutional clients and property owners.
• Leasing Retail space leasing services including creating coherent and sustainable rental strategies, tenant mix optimization, blending expiry profiles, and maximizing opportunity while minimizing risk for shopping centers, retail parks, and commercial properties.
• Marketing, PR & Digital Holistic marketing activities for managed centers, offices, and occupiers covering strategy, budget planning, project execution, advertising, event organization, design, PR activities, and market research.
• Project & Technical Services Risk mitigation and management for project certainty in quality, cost, and delivery while delivering environmentally sustainable projects, including project management, tenancy coordination, fit-out, bank monitoring, and technical due diligence.
• Restructuring & Debt Workout Strategic solutions for assets facing challenges requiring highly focused actions, providing cooperative approach and access to additional funding for delivery of objectives for distressed retail and commercial properties.
• Investment Services Full investment lifecycle support from opportunity identification and analysis through deal structuring and capital raising to active asset and portfolio management, specializing in complex transaction structuring for CEE real estate investments.
• POP-UP Store Flexible short-term retail space rental solution allowing businesses to test retail channels in shopping center environments for up to 6 months without long-term commitments or large investments.
• ESG Policy and Reporting ESG integration across every asset, decision, and partnership including environmental impact reduction, social responsibility, and governance practices with downloadable annual ESG reports for managed properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average 97% occupancy rate across managed portfolio
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

One partnership is on record.

• KLX Real Estate PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKLX Real Estate Partners represents Balmain Group's presence in the UK and Ireland markets. Balmain Group directs clients interested in UK/Irish properties to visit KLX Real Estate Partners website, indicating a referral or collaborative relationship for cross-border real estate services.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cushman & Wakefield: Global commercial real estate services firm offering agency leasing, asset and property management, capital markets, and investment advisory across Europe. Directly comparable as a multi-service CRE platform serving institutional investors with overlapping service lines to Balmain's full-stack offering.
• CBRE Group: World's largest commercial real estate services firm with global investment management, leasing, valuation, and property management capabilities. Overlaps directly with Balmain's asset management, leasing, and investment advisory offerings at much larger scale.
• JLL: Global real estate services and investment management firm offering agency leasing, capital markets, property management, and investment advisory. Comparable as a full-service CRE platform competing for the same institutional clients in European markets.
• Knight Frank: Global real estate consultancy providing commercial and residential property services including asset management, leasing, and investment advisory. Notably, Balmain's Group Director of Leasing Paul Cawood previously worked at Knight Frank, indicating direct operating overlap.
• Savills: Global real estate services firm with strong European presence covering commercial agency, property and asset management, investment, and valuation. Competes for institutional mandates across retail, office, and logistics asset classes in CEE.
• Colliers International: Global professional services and investment management firm with real estate services across leasing, property management, capital markets, and investment advisory. Comparable multi-service CRE platform serving institutional clients.
• BNP Paribas Real Estate: European commercial real estate services arm of BNP Paribas, providing property management, valuation, investment, and advisory services across continental Europe. Overlaps with Balmain's asset management and investment advisory in CEE markets.

Regional players

• Cromwell Property Group: Australian-listed commercial real estate investment manager with European operations managed assets worth over €1.5 billion (per Balmain's Head of Asset Management background). Comparable as a CEE/European retail and commercial asset manager with similar institutional client base.
• GTC Group: Polish-headquartered real estate developer and manager focused on commercial properties across CEE. Competes in the same Polish market with overlapping retail and commercial real estate management and leasing services.
• Globalworth: CEE-focused real estate investor and asset manager with significant Polish commercial property portfolio. Comparable as a regional CEE competitor in commercial real estate asset management and investment advisory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/balmain-asset-management

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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