The firm takes a long-term, value-oriented, often contrarian view. It prefers to build organically and through acquisitions, partnering with management, as opposed to quick, opportunistic exits. Depending on the opportunity and asset class, Berggruen Holdings is prepared to make relatively small investments as well as equity commitments of up to $100 million in any one transaction.
Founded in 1984, Berggruen Holdings is the direct investment vehicle of global investor Nicolas Berggruen. Over the last 20 years, Berggruen Holdings and related entities have made well over 100 direct investments using its proprietary capital, which allows for longer investment horizons, flexibility in financing and swift investment decisions.
Berggruen Holdings works closely with existing management teams, developers and asset managers to identify appropriate investment opportunities, with few requirements except for positive cash flows. It is this strategy that allows Berggruen Holdings to successfully invest across asset classes. The firm has offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Istanbul, Tel Aviv and Mumbai.