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Q2 2026 Deep Dive: The Top 5 Asset Classes and the Top 3 Investors Within Them

In this Deep Dive, we highlight the five most active asset classes in Q2 2026 and feature the three most active investors in each class, providing a brief profile, their transaction focus, and their acquisition profiles.

Residential real estate was by far the most active asset class, with 61 transactions. It was followed by logistics and industrial real estate with 29 transactions, retail with 23, and office real estate with 20. Healthcare remains a significantly smaller segment, with eight transactions.

The uneven distribution is striking: In the residential segment, Berenberg, Primus Valor, and Taurus Investment Holdings share the top spot, each with two transactions. In the retail sector, however, the Saller Group stands out clearly with five transactions. In healthcare real estate, TSC Real Estate Germany leads with three transactions.

#1 Residential: 61 Transactions

Berenberg (Gossler & Co. KG)

Hamburg · Asset Manager, Investment Manager

Berenberg is one of Germany's oldest private banks and, through its asset management division, is actively involved in residential real estate in key German markets.

A total of 5 transactions, including 2 in Q2 2026

Asset Classes: Residential (5 Transactions)

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Primus Valor AG

Mannheim · Property Owner

Primus Valor launches a real asset fund in the real estate sector, providing investors with access to high-yield residential real estate investments. The fund focuses on energy-efficient renovations and affordable housing in medium-sized and regional centers in Germany.

A total of 7 transactions, 2 of which took place in Q2 2026

Asset Classes: Residential (7 Transactions)

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Taurus Investment Holdings

Munich · Project Developer, Investment Manager

A leading global commercial real estate investment and development company with a proven track record.

A total of 1 transaction, including 1 in Q2 2026

Asset Classes: Residential (1 transaction)

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#2 Logistics & Industry: 29 Transactions

Nuveen Asset Management Europe

Frankfurt am Main · Investment Manager

As one of the world's largest investment managers, Nuveen offers solutions for a wide range of investors across a variety of asset classes.

A total of 5 transactions, including 2 in Q2 2026

Asset Classes: Logistics (3 transactions), Industrial (1 transaction)

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BIKS Polyester, LLC

Industrial Investor

An industrial investor focused on manufacturing and commercial real estate in Germany.

A total of 1 transaction, including 1 in Q2 2026

Asset Classes: Industrial (1 transaction)

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denkmalstadt GmbH

Bremen · Project Developer, Property Owner

Urban and neighborhood development, as well as the revitalization of historic buildings. Based in Bremen, we are active in Hamburg, Lübeck, Hanover, and on the North Sea islands.

A total of 1 transaction, including 1 in Q2 2026

Asset Classes: Industrial (1 transaction)

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#3 Trading: 23 transactions

Saller Group

Weimar · Project Developer, Investment Manager, Property Owner

An owner-managed real estate investment firm with over 40 years of experience, active in Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and Austria. Specializes in the planning, construction, and management of commercial real estate.

A total of 17 transactions, 5 of which took place in Q2 2026

Asset Classes: Trading (15 transactions)

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Habona Invest GmbH

Frankfurt am Main · Funds, Investment Managers

Specializing in local retail and social infrastructure since 2009. The investment focus is on food retail and daycare centers. A crisis- and inflation-resistant investment strategy for private and institutional investors.

A total of 7 transactions, 2 of which took place in Q2 2026

Asset Classes: Trading (7 Transactions)

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ABC Real Estate Holding GmbH

Limburg · Project Developer

An established project developer in the retail sector with over 20 years of experience and more than 250 successfully completed projects.

A total of 2 transactions, including 1 in Q2 2026

Asset Classes: Trading (2 Transactions)

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#4 Office: 20 transactions

Art-Invest GmbH & Co. KG

Cologne · Project Developer, Asset Manager

An institutional investor and project developer with a vision for the future. Specializes in creating sustainable value for clients and stakeholders and views digitalization as an opportunity for the real estate industry.

A total of 4 transactions, 2 of which took place in Q2 2026

Asset Classes: Office (2 transactions), Hotel (2 transactions)

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BAL Group

Office Investor

Profile available on network.assetbird.de.

Total: N/A transactions, including 1 in Q2 2026

Asset Classes: Office

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BlueRock Group

Zurich · Investment Manager, Portfolio Manager

Specialist in targeted investments with a particular focus on the Berlin residential sector and the German office real estate market.

A total of 4 transactions, 2 of which took place in Q2 2026

Asset Classes: Residential (2 transactions), Office (1 transaction)

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#5 Health: 8 Transactions

TSC Real Estate Germany

Berlin · Investment Manager, Asset Manager, Fund

TSC Real Estate Germany is one of the most active investors in the German healthcare real estate market, with a consistent focus on nursing facilities and healthcare centers.

A total of 11 transactions, 4 of which took place in Q2 2026

Asset Classes: Healthcare (11 transactions)

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Aedifica Asset Management GmbH

Brussels · Portfolio Managers, Funds

A publicly traded Belgian company specializing in sustainable senior living facilities and housing for older adults requiring care throughout Europe.

A total of 2 transactions, including 1 in Q2 2026

Asset Classes: Healthcare (2 transactions)

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Galleon Capital Management, LLC

Vienna · Investment Manager, Asset Manager, Project Developer

Specializes in Austria and Central Europe. Manages commercial and residential properties throughout their entire lifecycle for institutional investors and private foundations.

A total of 1 transaction, including 1 in Q2 2026

Asset Classes: Healthcare (1 transaction)

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Outlook for Q3 2026

The shift toward logistics and industry is likely to continue in Q3. It will be interesting to see whether the residential sector can maintain its dominant position of over 35 percent or whether other segments will be able to catch up.

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