Swiss Life AM and Club Estate launch Swiss prime real estate strategy

Swiss Life Asset Managers and Club Estate are partnering to launch a Swiss prime commercial real estate investment strategy.

Fabian Linke

The strategy will target high-end, income-generating properties in major Swiss urban centres like Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, and Basel, where prime real estate is scarce. 
With an initial CHF 220 mln (€253 mln) secured and plans to grow the portfolio to CHF 1 bn (€1.1 bn), the strategy aims to capitalize on the consistent demand for prime commercial spaces in these cities. 
This initiative provides select investors the opportunity to invest in Swiss Francs and benefit from price stability, reliable returns, and potential capital appreciation within Switzerland's stable property market, fostering sustained value creation. 
Club Estate specializes in providing family offices and private investors access to exclusive private market investments, emphasizing secure income and long-term capital preservation through off-market transactions and co-investment structures.
Marcus Sasse, CEO and managing partner at Club Estate, stated: “This collaboration with Swiss Life Asset Managers marks a major milestone for Club Estate and is a strong endorsement of our platform and strategy. Access to exclusive opportunities in Switzerland’s most attractive urban markets through a leading institutional partner is invaluable. We are proud to join forces with Swiss Life Asset Managers to build a meaningful portfolio in this resilient and high-potential segment.”
Fabian Linke, co-head Real Estate Business Development Switzerland at Swiss Life Asset Managers, added: “We are excited to launch this partnership, providing unique access to prime commercial properties in major Swiss cities and showcasing our expertise in Portfolio, Asset, and Real Estate Management at Swiss Life Asset Managers. This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering long-term value for our investors by leveraging our in-depth market knowledge, exclusive access to the Swiss real estate landscape, and a proven track record in managing high-quality, income-generating assets.”