Arete is an independent, entrepreneurial, and conviction-based asset manager. We provide disciplined investment management solutions to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and high-net-worth individuals in the real estate and energy infrastructure asset classes. Our approach, backed by deep experience, has delivered and continues to target attractive long-term returns for our clients.
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Since our inception in 2014, Arete has established itself as a distinguished market player. Founded by Robert Ides and Lubor Svoboda, who, with their extensive expertise, began successfully navigating through the market cycles while managing core plus and value-add real estate investments. To date, we have overseen over €435 million in assets and have focused on helping investors access alternative opportunities through a platform of close-ended and open-ended funds.
We have been providing real asset solutions to our clients since 2014, focusing on alternative income and capital growth strategies. We aim to continue delivering attractive returns through dedicated funds within Europe and APAC regions or managed accounts.
Our Real Estate strategy provides a differentiated access point to light industrial and substantially concentrated logistics assets. We target value-add properties through a well-positioned portfolio in strategic Western and Central Europe locations near major transportation hubs and key distribution centres.
Arete Energy Infrastructure strategy emphasises a comprehensive view of the energy transition landscape. Broadly sourcing diversified opportunities in Central and Western European countries with a strong credit rating. The strategy targets growth in the energy transition sector through the balancing of solar photovoltaic, onshore wind energy, and flexible generation.
Real Estate
million € AUM
Energy Infrastructure
milion € AUM by the end of 2024
Arete Research has a team of dedicated sector-specific macro-economists who provide fundamental support in uncovering new investment opportunities and trends. Our research-driven approach, combined with risk-adjusted underwriting, is critical to the investment decision-making process across the dynamic real estate and energy sectors.
Arete is committed to creating a sustainable impact for its stakeholders. For over a decade, we have integrated ESG challenges into our financial analysis. As a conviction-based asset manager, we aim to align our portfolios with expected carbon emission reduction targets and to enhance the integration of diversity and inclusion aspects.
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Thanks to our complementary strategies and approaches, diversified across a spectrum of geographic areas and key asset classes, we offer a range of products and dedicated investment solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. Our portfolio adheres to high technological and environmental standards. As one of the first asset managers to offer “light green” products in accordance with the European SFDR directive, we are committed to fulfilling our ESG responsibilities.
