The joint venture is set to deliver up to 1,500 student beds in the next few years
Following the successful acquisition and development launch of The Roc Club, a 244-bed PBSA scheme in Elephant and Castle, London, Valpre Capital and Katch Investment Group are partnering to roll out a new joint venture (JV) platform dedicated to delivering high-quality Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) developments across the UK. The platform will focus on London, Bristol, and one or two additional major regional cities, with the ambition of delivering up to 1,500 high-quality student beds in the next few years. These locations continue to experience exceptionally strong demand for modern, well-located student housing — driven by world-class universities, rising domestic and international enrolment, and a persistent structural undersupply of suitable accommodation.
Mazen AbouChakra, Managing Partner at Valpre Capital, said “As forward funding remains scarce, well-capitalised equity has a unique opportunity to secure high-quality PBSA developments at compelling entry points. Partnering once again with Katch Investment Group through this new platform gives us the scale and focus to deliver much-needed, best-in-class schemes alongside trusted developers. The sector’s fundamentals remain exceptionally strong, and investors with patient capital and conviction are well positioned to capture long-term value in this dislocated market.”
The Roc Club, the 244-bed PBSA scheme at Elephant and Castle, London, currently being developed in partnership with CKC Properties — represents the first milestone in this collaboration. The JV has already assembled a strong pipeline of projects and expects to announce further acquisitions in the near future. The new platform is projected to reach a portfolio gross development value (GDV) of circa £500 million, working with a select group of experienced development partners to deliver sustainable, design-led schemes offering students modern amenities and an enhanced living experience.
Youssef Sbai, Managing Partner at Katch Investment Group PERE, added: “We’re delighted to deepen our relationship with Valpre Capital. By focusing on London, Bristol, and other key regional cities, we are targeting markets with the strongest demand and working with experienced developers and operators to deliver projects that add real long-term value for students, communities, and our investors. The existing pipeline gives us confidence in the platform’s ability to scale and reach our target GDV of circa £500 million.”
This joint venture marks the next phase of growth for both firms in the UK PBSA sector, combining capital, expertise, and trusted partnerships to address one of the country’s most resilient and undersupplied real estate markets.
