Art Capital

Today, we announce the launch of Art Capital, a new best-in-class real estate debt advisory that promises to be founder-led and relationship-driven in its approach to servicing clients. Our leadership team blends decades of experience across the advisory, lending and credit investment worlds, which we will leverage to our clients’ advantage. While independent, we benefit from a strategic partnership with ACRE Capital Real Estate LLP, RX London and TTB Partners. This provides market access to real-time intelligence, data and a global contact base to help us connect capital with the right real estate opportunities. We have big plans, with ambitions to eventually expand into Asia-Pacific after being active in the UK and Europe. With thanks to Chris Borland at Green Street News: Europe for the write-up. Tim Vaughan Stuart Blieschke

Knight Frank Club Peloton Cycle2MIPIM: Day 3: 243km: “A Journey in Passion and Precision” Mr. Phillips (see previous post for context) once said to a 10 year old me “Orinoco, high performance is all about balance—between effort and recovery, planning and spontaneity, holding on and letting go. The ability, at the highest level of South Wales junior school sports, to outperform your opponent’s comes from knowing you have the right support in place to handle whatever comes next.” As I pedalled my way through winding roads and northern France, I couldn’t help but think about how investors navigate the real estate world. Whether it's acquiring a trophy asset, developing new infrastructure or unlocking capital from existing portfolios, having the right support makes all the difference. That’s where Art Capital comes in. They provide tailored financial solutions, helping their client partners seize opportunities without losing momentum. Just like a well-planned ride, having expert guidance ensures you reach your goals—whether it’s acquisition, or a fresh investment. If you’re looking for strategic insight, expert guidance and a lasting relationship, take a look at what Art Capital has to offer. Because whether it’s the road ahead or the art market, having the right backing lets you move forward—without compromise. Discover how Art Capital empowers collectors and institutions: https://lnkd.in/eE8mvb3c. #ArtFinance #ArtCapital #FinancialFreedom 🫶🏼There is still time to donate via https://lnkd.in/e8NXXu3g 🫶🏼 Cyclists Fighting Cancer Coram

Thanks to Daniel Cunningham at Real Estate Capital Europe for reaching out to Tim Vaughan for insights in the ever evolving back leverage market. At Art Capital we’re working on a number of back leverage advisory mandates for lenders and see this space as a key growth area in the wider market.

Martin Sheridan has started a new position as a Partner at Art Capital. Martin joins from BGO where he served for c.9 years, most recently as Managing Director, Credit Strategies. Rich Oliver has started a new role as Senior Asset Manager at REM Limited. He joins from Deutsche Hypo NORD/LB Real Estate Finance as an Associate Director. Sadish Kumar has joined Elevation as Chief Financial Officer. Sadish joins from CBRE Global Investors where he served for c. 14.5 years, most recently as Head of Financial Operations UK Direct Strategies.  Karim Habra is set to leave his position as Global Co-Head of Real Estate at Partners Group. This move comes due to a leadership restructuring following the corporate acquisition of Empira Group.  Gatehouse Investment Management has appointed Jasmin Dwyer as Development Manager. Jasmin joins from Countryside where she served for c. 5 years, most recently as Development Manager.  Polly Troughton has been appointed as CEO of Obsidian Strategic , the strategic land business owned by Martin's Properties. She joins from St Modwen Properties Developments (Hillington) Ltd. where she served as Managing Director.  Alex Doobay has joined Global Switch as Group Investment Director. Alex joins from Hudson Pacific Properties where he served for c. 2 years as Director, Investments. Alexandre Bretz has started a new position as Senior Investment Director with AustralianSuper. Alexandra joins from Starz Real Estate where he served for c.4 yeras as Director of Origination & Execution. That's all for this week on the Rockbourne Report v27. Each week I bring you a snapshot of the recent Market Moves and Positive News from the Real Estate, Private Equity, and Investment Management markets. If you have any intel or are keen to be featured next week, please DM me... Hope you have a great weekend! #realestate #privateequity #investmentmanagement #property #rockbourne #rockbournereport

It was great to work with the Hillcrest team again, arranging the financing for their acquisition of the Forge office building in Woking. This marks our second transaction working with Hillcrest after their purchase of the QVC building in Chiswick Park last year, and we look forward to working with the team again in the future.

We are excited to welcome Martin Sheridan as our third partner into Art Capital.   Martin is one of the most highly regarded real estate finance professionals in the UK & Irish markets over the last 17 years.   His credit skills, deal experience and leadership will be invaluable in providing best-in-class advice to our clients.   2025 promises to be an exciting year for Art Capital as we meaningfully grow our business with the help of our shareholders ACRE Capital Real Estate LLP, RX London and TTB Partners. We’re on track to close c. £1bn of debt by end of Q1 this year and will be hiring new talent across the board to grow the business. You can read more about Martin's track record and our achievements so far in this Green Street News: Europe article by Chris Borland:

One thing we’ve learned since launching Art Capital is that a lot can happen in 3 months, especially when you’re part of such a high quality network of investors and partners. Their partnership and support has made our start far more successful, as well as more hectic and fun, than we ever believed it could be….and we’re excited about what 2025 will bring. Looking forward to working with ACRE Capital Real Estate LLP, RX London, TTB Partners and both Tristam Larder and Marcus de Minckwitz of METRE in 2025, as we build on our strong start in the UK and expand our offering across Europe. Thank you to all those that have supported Art Capital in 2024 and wishing everyone the very best for a big 2025! 

Hope everyone is enjoying the Art Capital advent calendars this year! Quite a few people seem to have started on them and we're taking bets on who's finished the chocolates pre-December... Early favourites seem to be James Leach and Edward Gamble.... Next delivery going out on Monday, so let us know who's keen to receive one and we'll make sure we get one across to you.... Thanks to Matthew Stanley, Michael Errington and Grant Geary for sorting.

Hope everyone is enjoying the Art Capital advent calendars this year! Quite a few people seem to have started on them and we're taking bets on who's finished the chocolates pre-December... Early favourites seem to be James Leach and Edward Gamble.... Next delivery going out on Monday, so let us know who's keen to receive one and we'll make sure we get one across to you.... Thanks to Matthew Stanley, Michael Errington and Grant Geary for sorting.

Great to arrange and close the first deal under the Art Capital brand, a £117m refinance of 6 logistics assets on behalf of an institutional client of ours. The facility rewards them for strong leasing progress across the portfolio and will allow them to carry out their business plan over the coming years. Thanks to the Ares Management Corporation team who provided the debt and were a pleasure to work with throughout.