Pluto Finance strengthens European team with Max Güntner

Real estate lending platform Pluto Finance has appointed Max Güntner as its new lending director for Germany and the Netherlands. 

Max Güntner

This strategic hire is part of Pluto's ongoing expansion into Europe, building on recent additions to its teams in Spain and Ireland, and its £2 bn (€2.3 bn) partnership with Blackstone for mid-market whole loan lending.
Max Güntner brings nearly two decades of expertise in real estate and structured finance, with a proven history of originating and executing around €2.7 bn in debt transactions across various real estate sectors. Based in Frankfurt, he has advised major institutional investors, private equity firms, and developers on real estate financing and capital raising. 
His previous senior roles include positions at Deutsche Bank, Laurus Property Partners, and 777 Financial Advisors. His extensive background makes him well-suited to provide Pluto's specialized lending solutions in Germany and the Netherlands.
This appointment, along with other recent senior hires like Shane Ryan (Ireland), Eduardo Martin (Spain and Portugal), and Ciaran Singh (managing director, Europe), significantly enhances Pluto's capacity to deploy capital effectively across its key European markets.
Ciaran Singh, managing director, Europe, commented: “Max’s arrival is another important milestone in our European growth strategy. Having established a strong presence in the UK, we have begun replicating this success across Ireland, Iberia, and can now extend this to Germany and the Netherlands. These are deep real estate markets where flexible credit solutions are in demand. Max’s combination of transaction experience, a pan-European perspective, and trusted network of borrower and investor relationships will be central to our ability to build momentum quickly. His appointment underlines our commitment to attracting the strongest talent to lead our expansion.”
Max Güntner, lending director for Germany and the Netherlands, added: “Pluto has an impressive track record in the UK, built on a reputation for pragmatism, speed of execution, and a borrower-first approach. These qualities resonate strongly with mid-market and institutional borrowers across Europe, where demand for alternative real estate credit continues to grow. I am excited to help bring this successful model to Germany and the Netherlands, where I see significant opportunities across both residential and commercial markets. With Pluto’s strong investor backing and established expertise, I am confident we can build a long-term, sustainable lending business in these regions. I look forward to working with Ciaran and the wider team to deliver on this vision.”