Project Finance & Real Estate Investment Portfolio
Commercial & Private Equity Real Estate Investment
Farazad Investments (HK)'s real estate practice spans two related but distinct disciplines: commercial real estate investment and private equity real estate solutions. On the commercial side, the firm has structured and advised on acquisitions spanning core-plus office assets, mixed-use developments, and build-to-rent portfolios transactions where the underlying asset class is well understood, but the capital structure, timing, or counterparty complexity requires specialist execution. Recent commercial real estate investment activity has included a central London acquisition spanning multiple freehold and leasehold assets, and the structuring of a prime Canary Wharf office asset let at full occupancy deals that reflect the scale and institutional quality of the mandates the firm typically takes on. Private equity real estate solutions represent a related but distinct investment approach: capital structured specifically for institutional sponsors and PE investors seeking real estate exposure through joint venture equity structures rather than direct ownership. Here, the firm's role shifts from transaction execution toward capital structuring arranging the equity and debt layers that allow a sponsor to pursue a real estate strategy at a scale or risk profile that direct capital alone would not support. A recent example is a West London build-to-rent development structured with ESG-linked terms, reflecting the growing expectation among institutional investors that real estate capital be deployed against defined sustainability criteria. Across both disciplines, the firm's investment approach starts from the same discipline applied to every mandate: rigorous assessment of the underlying asset, the capital structure required, and the counterparties involved, before any deal terms are proposed. For institutional investors, family offices, and sponsors evaluating a real estate investment advisory partner whether for a direct commercial acquisition or a private equity real estate structure that discipline, applied consistently across deal types, is what the firm's track record is ultimately built on.
Project Finance in Switzerland & Worldwide
Project finance is a distinct category within Farazad Investments (HK)'s practice financing structured specifically around a project's own cash flows and asset value, rather than the general creditworthiness of the sponsoring entity. This distinction matters most for large-scale developments and infrastructure-adjacent projects, where a conventional corporate loan either isn't available or doesn't reflect how the underlying project will actually generate returns. The firm's project finance work spans several sectors, reflecting the range of industries where this financing approach applies: real estate development, energy projects, healthcare facilities, and industrial or manufacturing assets. A recent example is the financing arranged for a factory acquisition in Vietnam a cross-border project finance mandate requiring coordination across jurisdictions, regulatory regimes, and counterparties, structured around the specific project rather than a generic corporate facility. The firm's Zug, Switzerland office plays a central role in structuring cross-border project finance mandates, particularly where European capital is involved or where Swiss regulatory considerations shape how a facility can be structured. This gives clients pursuing project finance for a Swiss-linked or European project direct access to a team fluent in both the international structuring considerations and the specific regulatory environment. A typical project finance deal structure begins with a viability assessment evaluating whether the project's own economics can support the financing being sought before moving through structuring and, ultimately, to securing third-party funding where the firm's capital alone is not the intended source. This process reflects the same underlying discipline the firm applies across all its financing work: understanding a project or transaction on its own terms before proposing how it should be financed, rather than fitting every mandate into a single standard product.
House & Residential Financing Solutions
For clients whose financing need centres on a residential property whether a single significant asset or a portfolio of residential holdings Farazad Investments (HK) offers house and residential financing support as part of its broader real estate financing capability. This work sits alongside, but is distinct from, the firm's institutional commercial real estate and project finance mandates: residential financing is typically more direct, and the process more streamlined, reflecting the different nature of the underlying asset and client need. House financing support through Farazad Investments (HK) is generally best suited to property investors and portfolio holders clients managing one or more residential assets as part of a broader investment strategy rather than a first-time individual buyer seeking a standard mortgage product, which sits outside the firm's typical scope. A recent example of this work is the re-financing of a residential portfolio comprising numerous assets across London, restructured to reflect updated market conditions and the owner's evolving strategy. The process for a residential financing enquiry begins with a direct conversation about the asset or portfolio in question its value, its existing financing (if any), and the client's objectives allowing the firm to determine quickly whether the request fits within its typical scope, or whether a referral elsewhere would better serve the client. Property investors and portfolio holders in Switzerland and internationally considering a residential financing need are encouraged to contact Farazad Investments (HK) directly to discuss their situation. Where a residential financing request falls outside the firm's typical scope a single owner-occupied property, for instance, rather than an investment asset or portfolio the team will generally say so early, rather than let a mismatched enquiry proceed through an extended review process. This candour is intentional: house financing conversations are meant to be efficient for both sides, and a quick, honest assessment of fit serves investors better than a drawn-out process that was unlikely to lead anywhere.
Hospitality Asset Management
Hospitality has become one of Farazad Investments (HK)'s most consistently active areas of expertise, spanning the full range of hospitality asset management work: acquisition, financing, and critically the ongoing operator partnerships that determine whether a hospitality asset performs to its potential once a transaction closes. The firm's approach to hospitality asset management treats acquisition and financing as the starting point rather than the endpoint of an engagement, with value-add and operational performance as the ongoing focus. The firm's hospitality portfolio experience spans a deliberately broad set of asset types and geographies. It includes the acquisition of a multi-hotel portfolio operated under a major international hotel brand, luxury resort developments across the Mediterranean, and among the firm's most significant hospitality mandates a large-scale private island resort development recognised as one of the most substantial projects of its kind at completion. This range, from branded hotel portfolios to bespoke luxury resort developments, reflects the firm's relationships with international hotel operators and its comfort structuring hospitality deals regardless of the specific operating model involved. For hospitality asset owners, the value-add and operational approach that follows a transaction is often where the firm's hospitality asset management expertise is most evident: working with operators to optimise performance, evaluating repositioning or renovation opportunities, and applying the same investment discipline post-acquisition that shaped the original transaction. Owners of hotel or hospitality assets whether evaluating an acquisition, a refinancing, or an operational turnaround are encouraged to discuss their portfolio with the Farazad Investments (HK) team to explore how the firm's hospitality asset management capability could apply to their specific asset.
DAVOS
Q4 2025 | CHF 150 million Debt Financing for the development of a luxury branded residence project in the heart of Davos.
The project features 144 fully furnished luxury apartments integrated with a world-first hypoxia health center and hotel-style services, targeting a Gross Development Value (GDV) of CHF 273.5 million.
GREAT ABACO, BAHAMAS
Q4 2025 | US$194 million Capital Structure for the development of a 120-acre luxury beachfront residential and hospitality destination.
The project is a phased, master-planned community on Great Abaco Island featuring 84 branded residences, a signature Beach Club, and eco-luxury amenities targeting HNWIs and international travelers
EUROPE & THE NORDICS
Q3 2024 | EUR 45 million Blended Financing Solution for the acquisition of two strategic companies.
The acquisition targets are integrated Insurance Technology platforms providing SaaS-distributed products and Product Development Services to market-leading institutions within the Financial Services and Insurance industries.
USA & GCC REGION
Q1 2024 | Capital Financing and Minority Equity Investment for a revolutionary Greentech company.
The company, based in Florida, specializes in producing high-performance Green Cement, which reduces 99% of CO2 emissions compared to traditional cement production methods.
ST KITTS
Q4 2023 | Debt Financing of US$ 150.5MN for the development of a 40-acre luxury Ritz-Carlton destination resort on the island of St Kitts, valued at US $243.5 MN post completion.
LONDON
Q2 2023 | Capital Structure for JV Equity for a phased BTR development of 450 units with a GDV value of c.£230mn. The asset is in West London and continues to build upon FI's commitment to enhance value through ESG.
BELIZE
Q1 2023 | Capital Financing for the development of a 114-key Resort with the Gross Development Value of US$ 100MN. Upon completion, the project will be the largest private island resort in Belize, accommodating 500 overnight guests and 2000 daytime visitors.
SOUTH KOREA
Q4 2022 | Structuring a US$ 120MN Capital Financing and IPO Preparations for advanced hearing medical system and products company based in South Korea.
FLORIDA & CALIFORNIA
Q3 2022 | Debt refinancing for an existing Marriott hotel in Florida with a valuation of US$ 54MN post property investment plan
Capital Financing for the development of a 175-key hotel and 5,000 person capacity Amphitheater in Desert Hot Springs, California. The asset is a driving distance to Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Empire Polo Club.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Q2 2022 | Capital Financing for the US$ 14MN development for Assisted Living Care Healthcare Facility with ~85 rooms and 90 residential beds in South Carolina, USA for local communities.
JAMAICA
Q1 2022 | Capital Financing and JV Equity Investment for the development for 175-key lifestyle hotel with the Gross Development Value of US$ 50MN under Hilton Brand in the prime city of Kingston Financial district in Jamaica.
AUSTRALIA
Q2 2021 | Capital Financing, minority equity sales and pre-IPO preparations of US$ 120MN for the expansion of an existing products and development production by Automotive Technology Company HQ in Australia.
SOUTH KOREA
Q4 2021 | Structuring a US$ 41MN Capital Financing for the acquisition of factory in Vietnam for the expansion of the Semiconductor manufacturing company in South Korea.
ALENTEJO REGION PORTUGAL
Q3 2020 | Capital Structure for JV Equity for the development of a 74-key unique wine sustainable luxury hotel and residential villas with GDV value of €150MN under a 5-star premium luxury hospitality brand under Hotel Management Agreement. The asset is located in Alentejo region within 1-hour drive from Lisbon.
MYKONOS
Q2 2020 | Capital Structure for JV Equity/Debt, Advising and Assisting the sponsor to secure a luxury hotel operator for the development for a 90-key all suite resort complex located in Mykonos, Greece with a GDV value of €12M.
PANAMA
Q2 2018 | The acquisition of the three hotels totalling of 256 guestrooms comprising of one of the well-recognised brands, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts located in the heart of downtown Panama City.
BANGKOK
Q1 2018 | Sell-Side Advisory for 100% stake of the Tallest Mixed-Use Real Estate Development in Bangkok, Thailand.
LONDON
Q1 2020 | Acquisition of six freehold and one leasehold core-plus commercial assets spread over prime areas in the heart of London with average occupancy of 75%. The seven buildings are located in Central London with a portfolio value of c. £700MN.
FORMENTERA
Q2 2020 | Capital Structure for JV Equity/Debt of €10MN for development of a luxury 5-star 27 flawlessly designed resort complex located in Formentera, Spain. This will be the few new built asset with rooftop swimming pools. 25-35 cover restaurant and bar, plus Spa & Beauty treatments with the choice of in-room or in Spa treatment rooms.
LONDON
Q2 2020 | Structuring and Advising on the acquisition of £38.0MN freehold 7-story building with NIA 24,056 sq. ft comprising of office, retail, ancillary accommodation. Located in a prime location on the junction of Fetter Lane and Fleet Street, London (close proximity of City Thameslink, Farringdon and Chancery Lane Stations).
LONDON
Q2 2020 | Structuring and Advising on the acquisition of the prime asset situated in the heart of Canary Wharf, London, 100% occupancy with NIA 570,000 sq. ft. valued of £435MN.
BERLIN
Q1 2020 | Structured and Advised on the three-phase equity for the medium-high-end real estate development. The project is in Berlin in a proximity to the Tesla Gigafactory. The construction of 167,754 sq. meters comprising of hotel, villas by the lake, apartment buildings and single-family houses.
MARRAKESH
Q4 2019 | Capital Structure for Equity/Debt for the development of the 5-star luxury hotel in Morocco. The total budget for the first phase of the project is c. US$ 58MN. The sponsor injected a total of US$ 28MN cash. FI secured the remainder of the capital stack through debt financing of US$ 15MN and JV equity of US$ 15MN
LONDON
Q1 2019 | Structuring a £34MN re-financing and funding the need of working capital to maintain and develop the portfolio comprising of 38 residential assets based in London.
LONDON
Q4 2018 | Structured and Advised on the equity for the exceptional 94-unit residential development with the Gross Development Value of £130MN. The project is located in the heart of London’s West-End right above the new TFL cross rail station providing exceptional transport link.
VENICE
Q4 2018 | Through an SPV, Farazad Investments Ltd. is acquiring the iconic lifestyle boutique 5-star luxury hotel overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice. The project will be rebranded and operated by an ultra-luxury hotel management operator set to open in May 2019. Purchase price undisclosed.
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS
Q2 2017 | Acquisition and Refurbishment valued at €36MN project financing of an existing monumental building converted to a Five Star 85 room luxury hotel operated by an International Hotel chain.
HONG KONG
Unit 2904-05, 29 Floor
Universal Trade Centre,
3 Arbuthnot Road
Central – Hong Kong S.A.R
Tel: +852 5808 2131
ZUG
Chamerstrasse 174
6300 Zug
Switzerland
Tel: +41 41 562 3000
SEOUL
RM2104 | Westdong 17
Dasan-ro 46-gil | Jung-gu
Seoul | Republic of Korea | 04570
Tel: +82 2 6324 0055