REAL ESTATE

We are a world-renowned leader in real estate investing, distinguished by our ability to leverage global expertise and an extensive presence across continents to deliver exceptional returns for our investors, regardless of prevailing market conditions. Our approach transcends traditional real estate investment by adopting a thematic strategy that targets high-quality assets with significant growth potential, driven by transformative global economic and demographic trends. These trends—such as rapid urbanization in Africa, the rise of a burgeoning middle class in emerging markets, aging populations in developed economies, and the global shift toward sustainable living—inform our investment decisions, enabling us to identify opportunities that others might overlook. Whether it’s a mixed-use development in Lagos capitalising on urban migration or a healthcare-focused real estate project in Nairobi addressing demographic shifts, we position our portfolio to thrive amidst these macro forces, delivering value that endures through economic cycles.

Our success is built on a foundation of deep market insight, operational excellence, and a relentless focus on unlocking growth potential. With a presence in nearly every major African market and a robust network spanning Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Australia, we bring a truly global perspective to real estate investing. This expansive reach, combined with our thematic approach, allows us to anticipate shifts in demand—such as the growing need for affordable housing, logistics hubs, or renewable energy-integrated properties—and deploy capital with precision. By focusing on assets that align with these transformative trends, we ensure that our investors benefit from both immediate returns and long-term appreciation, cementing our reputation as a trusted partner in the global real estate landscape.

Our conviction in real estate investing stems from an extensive portfolio that provides us with exclusive insights across all major real estate asset classes—residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, and mixed-use—in nearly every African market, from the bustling metropolises of Johannesburg and Cairo to the emerging hubs of Accra and Addis Ababa. This unparalleled breadth of experience equips us with a panoramic view of market dynamics, enabling us to pinpoint key trends and make informed, data-driven capital allocation decisions. For instance, we might identify a surge in demand for logistics warehouses in Kenya driven by e-commerce growth under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), or spot an opportunity for affordable housing in Morocco as urbanization accelerates.

These insights are not merely anecdotal; they are honed through years of on-the-ground engagement, proprietary research, and analytics that track everything from rental yields to population density shifts. Our ability to synthesize this intelligence allows us to act decisively, whether it’s acquiring a prime office tower in Cape Town at an opportune moment in the market cycle or developing a master-planned community in Dar es Salaam to meet untapped residential demand. This conviction drives our investment strategy, ensuring that every decision is rooted in a deep understanding of local conditions, regional opportunities, and global influences, delivering outcomes that consistently outperform expectations.

At Goneke Investment Group (GIG), our people are our greatest asset, and their expertise forms the backbone of our real estate success. With a network of nearly 50 real estate professionals strategically positioned across the African continent—from Lagos to Nairobi, Johannesburg to Algiers—we operate as a seamlessly integrated global business. This cohesive team comprises seasoned analysts, asset managers, development experts, and market specialists, each bringing a wealth of local knowledge and international perspective to the table. Our professionals collaborate across borders, sharing insights from bustling commercial districts in South Africa to emerging industrial zones in Ghana, ensuring that our strategies are both locally nuanced and globally informed. This unified approach enables us to thoroughly assess the opportunities and risks of every potential transaction through a single, cohesive investment review process. For example, when evaluating a retail center in Abidjan, our West African team might analyze tenant mix and foot traffic, while our global analysts benchmark it against international retail trends, and our risk specialists assess currency fluctuations—all feeding into a centralized decision-making framework. This integration eliminates silos, fosters consistency, and enhances our ability to execute complex deals with agility and precision. By operating as a singular, interconnected unit, we ensure that every investment reflects the collective wisdom of our network, delivering results that are greater than the sum of our parts.

Scale is a cornerstone of our success, setting us apart in the competitive world of real estate investing. The vast breadth of our portfolio—spanning residential towers, industrial parks, healthcare facilities, and transportation hubs across dozens of markets—provides us with unique perspectives across various sectors and geographies. This expansive footprint allows us to see patterns and opportunities that smaller players might miss, such as the growing demand for cold storage facilities near Africa’s coastal ports or the potential for transit-oriented developments near new rail lines in Ethiopia. Our scale is not just about size; it’s about the depth of insight it affords us, enabling us to anticipate market shifts and act with strategic foresight. Coupled with our substantial discretionary capital base, this scale positions us to execute large, complex transactions with unmatched efficiency and precision. Whether it’s acquiring a $500 million mixed-use development in a gateway city like Accra or partnering on a $1 billion infrastructure-backed real estate project in Nigeria, we have the financial firepower and operational capacity to move quickly and decisively. Our scale also enhances our negotiating leverage—securing favorable terms with developers, governments, or institutional partners—and allows us to absorb the risks inherent in large-scale projects, ensuring that we can deliver outsized returns. From mobilizing teams across continents to deploying capital at critical junctures, our scale is a strategic advantage that drives our ability to transform real estate landscapes and deliver value to our investors.

Since we began investing in real estate, the growth of our business has significantly expanded our capacity to provide practical and diverse solutions to our partners—be they governments, developers, or institutional investors. This evolution has sharpened our ability to navigate the complexities of emerging markets, where opportunities abound but risks are equally pronounced. Our Emerging Markets team, a cornerstone of our strategy, brings a wealth of specialized knowledge, extensive networks, and an in-depth understanding of local dynamics that are essential to achieving success in these regions. With experts who understand everything from land tenure systems in rural Senegal to zoning regulations in urban Kenya, this team ensures that our investments are both impactful and resilient. For investors from established markets in Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Australia, GIG offers a unique and compelling pathway to access Africa’s growth potential—a continent projected to house 2.5 billion people by 2050, with a rapidly expanding urban middle class driving demand for real estate. We deliver a truly differentiated investment experience by combining our global expertise with a granular focus on African markets, offering exposure to high-growth assets that diversify portfolios and mitigate risks tied to mature economies. For instance, a European pension fund might invest in a GIG-led commercial development in Johannesburg, gaining access to Africa’s economic powerhouse with the confidence of our world-class management, while an Asian sovereign wealth fund could back a housing project in Lagos, tapping into Nigeria’s demographic boom with tailored risk mitigation.

Our Core+ strategy focuses on investing in Core+ and Core infrastructure assets, principally across Africa, where we leverage GIG’s scale and value-add mindset to drive value creation and catalyze economic growth. Core+ assets offer a blend of stability and upside potential, featuring moderate leverage and long investment horizons—typically 10-20 years—where we can unlock additional value through focused asset management. These investments are designed to deliver consistent cash flows while allowing us to enhance performance through operational improvements, strategic repositioning, or market expansion, ensuring robust returns with manageable risk. Goneke Investment Group (GIG) serves as your gateway to high-quality, large-scale infrastructure investments tailored to unlock the growth potential of emerging markets, with a particular emphasis on Africa. Our institutional African Core+ strategies target infrastructure across seven key sectors—Energy, Food, Health, Real Estate, Transportation, Technology, and Water—in global gateway cities like Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, and Johannesburg. In Energy, we might enhance a solar-powered microgrid to power urban centers; in Food, we could develop agro-processing estates to support local farmers; in Health, we might build modern medical campuses; in Real Estate, we target mixed-use developments; in Transportation, we improve port or rail infrastructure; in Technology, we fund data centers to support digital growth; and in Water, we invest in desalination plants or irrigation systems to address scarcity. Each asset is selected for its ability to drive economic activity and improve quality of life, aligning with our mission to foster sustainable development.

Our Core+ business thrives on a disciplined approach to value creation. For example, we might acquire a Core+ office building in Accra with stable tenants but underutilized space, then renovate upper floors for premium leases, boosting rental income and asset value. Alternatively, we could invest in a transportation hub in Dar es Salaam, enhancing its logistics capabilities to handle increased AfCFTA trade volumes, thereby generating higher throughput revenue. By combining GIG’s scale—our ability to deploy significant capital and resources—with our value-add expertise, we transform these assets into economic engines, delivering both financial returns and tangible societal benefits across Africa’s most dynamic markets.