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2017 Real Estate Capital Financing Deal of the Year – Development

Real Estate Special Situations.

Digital Infrastructure.

Deep Value.

Anacott Capital is a major real estate special situations and digital infrastructure investor operating across the United Kingdom and Europe.

Over £30 billion deployed across complex real estate, distressed and special situations investments.

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Conviction Where Others See Risk

We go where others don’t — unlocking value in overlooked assets through discipline, vision, and conviction.

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From Distressed Asset to Premium Return

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Market Intelligence

We develop contrarian investment theses based on macro trends, then source assets in prime locations where institutional sellers face liquidity constraints.

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Risk Assessment & Funding

Comprehensive underwriting followed by structured capital raises with 20-40 institutional partners. We secure both debt and equity before closing exclusivity.

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Value Engineering

Execute tailored business plans: lease restructuring, tenant optimisation, EPC upgrades, and operational improvements to maximise NOI and asset quality.

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Value Realisation

Strategic disposition after 4-year average hold period, delivering 20% IRR and 2x ROE to partners through improved fundamentals and market timing.

30+ Years

Market Experience

20% IRR

Average Returns

2x ROE

Return Multiple

4 Years

Average Hold Period

Business Park — Carlisle

Loan Amount: £32,000,000 | LTV: 65%

Regional Office – Newbury — Newbury

Loan Amount: £2,815,500 | LTV: 50%

Eurotower, Frankfurt am Main — Frankfurt am Main

Acquisition price: €440 million (€7,900/sqm)

What Sets Us Apart

More than capital. A partner with conviction, expertise, and a contrarian edge.

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Traditional Investors
Contrarian conviction
Award-winning track record
Off-market access
Energy & future-ready thesis
Flexible boutique structure

Automation is exploding. We are the solution.

Energy Independence

Generate power on-site, eliminate grid bottlenecks

AI with Power

Position for exponential growth

ESG Advantage

Environmental compliance built in, not bolted on

Strategic Location

Predicting locations of the future.

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Digital Infrastructure

Anacott's Powered Land strategy invests at the intersection of real estate, energy and digital infrastructure. We invest in land, power and connectivity for data centres and other power-intensive digital infrastructure, including AI and cloud computing.

By solving power and development constraints before occupiers arrive, we create strategically scarce infrastructure assets.

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Partner Testimonials

Trusted by institutional investors and advisers across Europe.

"Working with Anacott was a game-changer. They didn't just facilitate a deal; they helped us craft the best deal we have ever done in Europe. Their expertise and dedication are second to none."
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General Partner
Lloyds Chambers
"Anacott achieved what no one else could — raising capital for an illiquid asset and securing the full spectrum of capital that made Outernet a reality, from development and operating capital to venture and term facilities. James Lapushner is an exceptional talent."
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General Partner
Outernet St Giles
"Anacott delivered the most competitive 10-year, interest-only financing for our complex operating business — a result no other firm could match."
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General Partner
Bourne Capital
"Anacott was our best partner in Europe and turned Lloyds Chambers into our standout European deal."
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General Partner
Lloyds Chambers

Transforming Real Estate for a Resilient Future

Discover how our conviction-led approach delivers sustainable value in a changing world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from capital partners and transaction professionals.

What is the “Powered Land Thesis”?

Powered Land & Onsite Energy Solutions: We identify and secure strategically located land parcels suited for industrial, data centre and renewable energy projects. All sites are vetted for accessibility, zoning and long-term development potential.

What returns can investors expect?

Historically, we have delivered an average post-tax IRR of ~20% and achieved 2x return on equity across our projects. Our average hold period is around 4 years, from acquisition and repositioning to exit.

What does Anacott Capital invest in?

Anacott Capital is a major real estate special situations and digital infrastructure investor operating across the United Kingdom and Europe. We invest in complex and dislocated real estate opportunities and digital infrastructure, including powered land, data centres and associated energy infrastructure.

What differentiates Anacott from traditional real estate investors?

Conviction. While most investors follow the crowd, we identify value in overlooked assets, execute full-cycle management, and leverage 30+ years of expertise.

Who are your typical capital partners?

Our partners are primarily institutional investors, including hedge funds and other sophisticated capital providers who can evaluate complex opportunities without bias.

Where does Anacott invest?

Anacott Capital invests across the United Kingdom and Europe, with particular activity in the UK and Germany.

How large is your team?

Efficiency is our competitive edge. Anacott runs a lean core of senior principals and analysts and scales with specialist partners when needed. This structure shortens decision cycles and has delivered £30B+ of transactions and award‑winning results.

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