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Standard Land is a pioneering platform unlocking the potential of German and central European Real Estate by turning market disruption into unparalleled investment opportunities.

Delivering unprecedented profit margins as well as long-term strategic value for our investors.

About us

Standard Land is a leading asset management platform focused on investment solutions along the complete real estate value chain. We serve institutional clients, sovereign wealth funds and professional investors worldwide. By leveraging our deep market expertise and extensive network, we identify high-potential investment opportunities.

 

We offer unique investment strategies for income-generating assets and distressed opportunities especially in the German real estate market. Our approach centers on sustainable value creation, with a dedicated emphasis on providing superior returns for our investors.

 

At Standard Land, we believe in building a sustainable future while delivering exceptional returns. Join us as we drive growth, create lasting value, and transform the real estate landscape for generations to come.

Our Vision

Market Consolidation

Unlocking value and developing strategic growth

Market Opportunity

Consolidation of attractive Real Estate opportunities, capitalizing on attractive valuations.

Synergy Creation

Vertical integration of developers and asset managers, streamlining project execution and optimizing portfolio performance.

Scalability

Efficient platform growth, providing significant economies of scale across operations and deal flow.

Strong Returns

Established track record, executing various value-add transactions across the German market.

Expertise and Resources

Seasoned team, combining experience in distressed asset turnaround with deep local market knowledge.

Value Creation

Strategic acquisitions, each adding long-term value to portfolio and aligns with growth objectives.

BUILDING THE FUTURE OF GERMAN AND CENTRAL EUROPEAN REAL ESTATE

Landbank

Leveraging access to leading landbanks strategically positions us to capitalize on future residential development opportunities within the German real estate market.

HIGH margins

Highly profitable development projects already warehoused.

Unmatched expertise

Led by outstanding entrepreneurs from Germany and Europe.

Strategic impact

Standard Land drives the consolidation of German and Central European real estate markets, creating a unique platform of market control for its investors.

Invest in Germany and central europe

Market opportunity in Germany and central europe

Germany: A global economic powerhouse with unrivaled stability and growth potential

Global economic leader

3rd largest economy globally, largest in Europe.

EUR 4.9 trillion GDP in 2025 (1st US, 2nd China) expected.

AAA credit rating

Holds a top AAA rating (S&P, Fitch, Moody’s).

Trade surplus & export powerhouse

3rd largest exporter globally.

Top per capita export value

Highest global export value per capita.

Low unemployment rate

Low unemployment around 5–6%.

Government debt to GDP

Approx. 63.6% vs 145% in Italy, 120% in USA and 250% in Japan.

Industrial & manufacturing excellence

Global leader in automotive and engineering sectors.

Stable legal & regulatory environment

Renowned for its stability, Germany's legal system is one of the most trusted worldwide.

Unprecedented Opportunity Created by Converging Factors

A brief introduction to the unprecedented opportunity in the German and central European real estate market.

Interest Rate

The European Central Bank embarked on a policy shift in May 2024, reducing interest rates by a total of 1.35%. After several reductions, the current rate stands at 3.15%, with further declines expected in 2025.

Rent

Increases as limited supply meets strongly growing demand.
>35% increase in Berlin compared to 2021.

Competition

Defaulted and faced insolvencies due to overleveraging and previously high interest rates.

Fragmentation

Of German market in contrast to other markets of Western or Central Europe leads to lower resilience.

Weak capitalisation

Of privately owned, mostly mid-size development companies resulted in complete equity wipeout and insolvency wave in a perfect storm.

Complete Disruption

Of financing and construction markets, as a result of insolvency wave hinders remaining players from consolidating markets themselves.

Our Offerings

Off Market Pipeline

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Well-diversified seed pipeline in terms of locations, strategic acquisitions, ready for fast capital allocation.

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Specialized team across the real estate value chain with access to “off-market” deals.

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>5bn EUR seed pipeline in the Germany and Central Europe region across several high opportunity sectors.

Diversified Return Profile

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Holistic investment approach via initially four fund vehicles.

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Diversified product portfolio targeting up to 30% IRR p.a.

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Immediate access to stable cash flow via yielding real estate portfolio .

Highly Focused Investment Strategy

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Focus on special asset opportunities with robust market potential, available at substantial discounts as well as favourable financing options.

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Strategic acquisition of undervalued assets, enabled by a wave of real estate insolvencies, allows for robust returns post-restructuring.

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Sector-agnostic approach to tap into diverse opportunities along the real estate value chain.

Products

Comprehensive portfolio capturing the full real estate value chain and market spectrum

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Capital Multiplication Real Estate Fund

Acquisition and completion of heavily mispriced late-stage residential project developments as well as larger land banking projects in G7 cities and surroundings.

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Immediate Income
Generating Fund

Acquisition and manage-to-ESG of large portfolios with residential focus at historically low multiples. High value appreciation potential due to strong rental growth.

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EcoYield Real
Estate Fund

Construction of ESG-compliant fund, with buy-and-hold strategy. Focus on affordable housing in the Top-7 cities in Germany.

Redefining Market Dynamics through strategic consolidation

Sustainably increased profit margins

are achieved, in particular due to sole capability to deliver products on a large scale, which are ESG compliant, ready for rent, and capable of taking up available capital by institutional long-term asset investors. Remaining other players are lacking landbank pipeline for relevant use cases of multi-family, single-tenant, or micro-apartment assets in top cities.

Market dominance

will give Standard Land a superior negotiation position for framework financing and construction agreements in network of friendly execution partners, in particular well-capitalized general contractors and modular construction companies.

Our Team

INTRODUCTION TO THE TEAM

Senior team of executive board members and investment professionals at all levels, best in class, with a strong track record and full dedication to making the best use of a disrupted market.

Supervisory

Rainer Schorr

Chairman

Board of Management

Heiko C. Frantzen

CFO *

* Starting in January 2025

Dr. MARCUS SCHULZ

CEO

Luis Walther-Kraft

CIO

Partners

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The German real estate market is characterized by pronounced cyclical patterns, largely driven by the procyclical behavior of institutional investors. Therefore, Germany is currently the most attractive market in Europe for an anti-cyclical investment strategy.

Get in touch

Global Presence

Abu Dhabi

Al Sarab Tower, ADGM Square,
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

Berlin

Hardenbergstr. 27
10623 Berlin
Germany

Luxembourg

9, Rue de Bitbourg
L-1273 Luxembourg
Luxembourg

PRAGUE

U Sluncové 666/12a
186 00 Praha 8
Czech Republic

WARSAW

Emilii Plater 53
00-113 Warszawa
Poland

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Rainer Schorr

Co-Founder & Chairman

Executive Profile

Distinguished real estate executive and graduated engineer with over 40 years of experience, specializing in property development, fund management, and M&A. Completed EUR > 7bn in developments, over 1000 projects, mainly in Germany. Established 20 different funds ranging from EUR 50m to EUR 1bn for pensions funds, insurance groups, sovereign wealth funds and UHNWIs.

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Founding Achievements - Public

  • DLE Group AG – Founder, member of the board, and anchor shareholder
    Largest land bank in Europe after the catholic church
  • SIAG Schorr Immobilien AG – Founder, owner, and managing director
  • GxP German Properties AG – Founder and main former shareholder 
    Led successful IPO in 2016 with MM Warburg, Frankfurt Stock Exchange
  • Accentro Real Estate AG (formerly Estavis AG) – Founder, main former shareholder, and CEO
    Orchestrated IPO in 2007 with J.P. Morgan Chase, Frankfurt Stock Exchange
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Notable M&A Transactions

  • Successful management of more than 20 closed end real estate funds across Germany
  • Aengevelt Immobilien GmbH & Co. KG – Managing director
    One of the largest commercial real estate agents in Germany
  • Treuhandanstalt Berlin and Dresden – Managing director
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Heiko C. Frantzen

CFO *

* Starting in January 2025

Director of Record Asset Management GmbH
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Management of an infrastructure fund of funds in Luxembourg and two liquid fund of funds
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Managing Director of RAM Strategies GmbH
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Former Managing Partner at SFS RE GmbH
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Operational and strategic development for ESG-compliant thematic funds
Dr. Marcus Schulz

Dr. MARCUS SCHULZ

CEO

Previously CEO of DLE Poland
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Previously CEO of Cresco
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Real Estate Finance at Clifford Chance London and Düsseldorf

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Transacted >2bn EUR over all asset classes

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Luis Walther-Kraft

CIO

Managing Director of QUEST Investment Partners
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Former Head of Transaction & Partnering
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Deep knowledge about the French, Belgian & Italian Real Estate Market
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Former GLL Real Estate Partners – Real Estate Expert for various European markets