Investec Bank has appointed Joe Armstrong as head of capital raising for its real estate equity platform REALIS.
Armstrong has more than 15 years of fundraising, business development and investor relations experience across the UK private equity and fund management sectors and previously held senior positions at GC, Averroes Capital and JK Investment Management.
In his new role, he will be responsible for expanding Investec’s capital partner network, connecting both the direct wealth segment of the market and third-party distribution partners with REALIS.
He will be based in London and report into head of Investec REALIS, Yon Papageorgiou.
Papageorgiou said: “What differentiates REALIS is the combination of Investec’s through-the-cycle real estate track record, its data-led origination platform and its unparalleled partner network. Together, these enable us to source off-market assets at attractive pricing and deliver business plans that generate meaningful outperformance. With seven deals already completed, REALIS is building strong momentum and helping to establish itself as a leading platform in the market.”
Armstrong added: “REALIS is a compelling proposition for global private wealth investors seeking diversified exposure to real assets. By combining Investec’s market insight, disciplined investment approach and established distribution network, we are well positioned to deliver meaningful solutions that create enduring value for our clients.”
