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NEXT Generation Invest

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NEXT Generation Invest – what we stand for.

ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FUND

Through our alternative investment funds, we offer institutional investors the opportunity to not only allocate capital but also generate significant social and/or environmental value.
Our investments focus on education, housing, and social impact real estate, ensuring that our capital actively contributes to strengthening both society and the environment by addressing selected sustainability goals.
Our investment funds are mainly classified as Article 9 funds under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), meeting the highest standards for transparency and reporting.

 

REAL ESTATE

Through our investments and active management of social impact real estate, we are already taking responsibility for future generations today.
As an impact investor, we focus on real estate investments that provide access to quality education, affordable housing, and other forms of social infrastructure.

IMPACT INVESTING

In achieving our investment objectives, we adhere strictly to impact investing principles. At the core of every investment decision lies a societal challenge that we seek to address. For example, by investing in education, we not only help to reduce social inequalities but also lay the foundation for both individual and collective prosperity.
Beyond impact-aligned and impact-generating capital allocation, we aim to share our knowledge and expertise with other market participants, actively promoting the growth and adoption of impact investing. As a fully impact-oriented investment manager, we integrate the core principles of impact investing not only in our investment strategies but also at the corporate level.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Smart, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure is the foundation of a modern society.
With our investment solutions in this sector, we focus on low- and zero-emission technologies, aiming to create a differentiated and attractive investment portfolio that stands apart from conventional investment options.

INDIVIDUAL MANDATE

With over €355 million in assets under management (AuM) in the individual mandates segment, we bring years of proven expertise in structuring and managing tailored investment funds.
We combine investors’ unique requirements with our extensive knowledge and experience in social and environmental infrastructure as well as impact investing. Our offering spans from traditional alternative investment funds to the development of complex urban districts.

CLUB DEALS

Our club deal structures bring together the interests of a selected group of investors, offering a limited number of participants the opportunity to jointly realize their investment objectives in social and environmental infrastructure.
Whether through investments in larger individual assets or the creation of an impact-driven real estate portfolio, our approach enables investors to align their capital with meaningful, sustainable outcomes.



Our Expertise

NEXT Generation Invest

We are a specialized, 100% owner-managed investment manager focused on impact investing in real assets and infrastructure. With €760 million in AuM, we are a leading player in Germany’s impact-focused real estate fund sector. Our investment strategy is centered on real assets, with a particular spotlight on real assets and infrastructure that generate clear social and environmental impact.

Currently, we invest in and actively manage real assets of significant societal relevance, including affordable housing, high-quality educational institutions, and public-interest real estate—taking responsibility for future generations.

Recognizing the urgency of climate action, we have expanded our portfolio to include investment solutions in climate-friendly energy infrastructure, targeting low- and negative-emission technologies. This involves the strategic allocation of capital into renewable energy sources such as biomass, wind, solar, and hydropower.

Our in-house expertise covers the structuring, initiation, and management of specialized investment funds for institutional investors. Drawing on high industry experience and a strong network, we provide end-to-end investment management - from acquisition and capital structuring to the impact-generating management of individual assets and portfolios.

We are a dedicated team of experts, combining multidisciplinary knowledge to invest in impact-aligned and impact-generating assets that not only deliver strong financial returns but also create lasting positive value for both our planet and society.

Our mission is clear: to actively contribute to a future-proof society. Not someday - but today.

 

 

 

Art. 9 Fund

One of the first and largest Art. 9 real estate funds

 

79%

Taxonomy alignment

 

€760 million

Assets under Management (AuM)

 

0%

vacancy rate

 

54
completed impact measures since fund inception

 

Over 15.100 m2

of dedicated learning spaces for high-quality education

 

858
individuals provided with needs-based housing
17.000 m2

of affordable and adequate living space created

Nearly 100%

public-sector tenants


Management and Team

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Hannes Ressel

Chief Impact and Sustainability Officer

Sophie Kazmierczak

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Oliver Grossmann

Head of Fund Management 

Tanja Volksheimer

Head of Legal & Transactions

Dr. Matthias Heßler

Director

Samuel Keil

Investment Manager Infrastructure

Jens Florian Philippi

Portfolio Manager

Niclas Ludwig

Asset Manager

Thomas Emge

Specialist Reporting & Investor Relations

Dan Vaughan

ESG & Impact Manager

Arne Rittershaus

Senior ESG & Impact Manager

Fiona Exner

Technical Project Manager

Alexander Scholz

Head of Accounting

Ina Klose

Financial Accountant

Esra Duric

Financial Accountant

Robin Metzen

Brand Manager

Julia Egerer

Impact Analyst

Rebecca Meyerhoff

Asset Manager

Tillmann Old

Research & Sales Analyst

Rahul Sehgal

 

 

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