ARTICLES TAGGED WITH "Benjamin Thorsen"

Patrizia’s Kinland adds 49 social infrastructure assets in EUR 170 million Nordic bolt-on programme

Nordic — Kinland, a Nordic social infrastructure platform managed by Patrizia, an investment manager in global real assets, has completed a series of bolt-on acquisitions across its core markets, comprising 49 preschool and care units with an aggregate transaction value of approximately EUR 170 million. The transactions increase Kinland’s total portfolio from 372 to 421 properties, including two forward-funded units expected to complete in Q3 2026.

After the transaction-filled Q4 – here are Kinland's targets for the Nordic markets

Nordic — Through the transaction with Svenska Samhällsfastigheter, the Norwegian company Kinland is taking a significant step forward in the Nordic markets. CEO Benjamin Thorsen tells Nordic Property about the latest transaction, future plans in Sweden and Finland, how the Swedish market is expected to develop, and the company’s key priorities for 2026.

Kinland acquires eleven preschool properties in Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Kinland announce the signing of an agreement to acquire eleven Swedish preschool properties from Svenska Samhällsfastigheter AB with a gross property value of SEK 515 million.

Kinland acquires thirteen preschool properties in Finland

Finland Finland — Kinland announces the signing of an agreement to acquire thirteen preschool properties in Finland from Special Mutual Fund Titanium Care Real Estate, with a total agreed property value of approximately EUR 35 million. The transaction comprises preschool units with strong operational performance, strategically located in areas supported by robust demographic fundamentals. The portfolio carry a WAULT of approximately 10 years and is leased to leading private operators. Completion of the transaction is expected on or around 19 December 2025.

Kinland acquires seven social infrastructure properties in Finland

Finland Finland — Kinland announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire seven social infrastructure properties in Finland from EQ Community Properties Fund with a total property value of EUR 29 million. The portfolio comprises three preschool facilities and four child protection units, with a WAULT of approximately 11 years. Completion of the Transaction is expected on or around 17 December 2025.

Kinland acquires seven preschool properties in Finland

Finland Finland — Kinland announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire seven preschool properties in Finland from OP Public Services Real Estate Fund, with an agreed property value of EUR 24 million. The majority of the assets are located in the Greater Helsinki area, benefitting from strong demographic fundamentals. All properties hold EPC ratings of A or B, with most achieving the highest rating of A. The portfolio has a WAULT of approximately 10 years and is leased to one of the sector’s leading private operators. Closing of the transaction is expected on or around 18 December 2025.

After the additional investments: These are Kinland’s Nordic investment targets

Nordic — CEO Benjamin Thorsen: “We target all Nordic countries, but these markets are of the greatest interest to us.”

Kinland makes three investments in the Nordics

Nordic — The transaction comprise one preschool property in each of Sweden, Norway and Finland, all of which are newly built and let to a leading operator on long-term triple-net lease agreements.

Kinland acquires 18 social infrastructure properties across the Nordics

Nordic — Including previously concluded transactions, Kinland has acquired 51 properties in 2023, making it the best year for the company in terms of portfolio growth since it was acquired in 2019.

Kinland makes major acquisition of preschool and care service properties

Finland Finland — Kinland AS announces that it has signed agreements to acquire a total of 31 social infrastructure properties from various sellers at the end of Q2 2023.

After the blockbuster investment: Here are Kinland’s Nordic targets

Finland Finland — Kinland’s CEO Benjamin Thorsen on the Finnish portfolio acquisition, the market for social infrastructure, and the challenges in financing at the moment.

After the Finnish Portfolio Acquisition: Kinland Aims for Swedish Growth

Nordic — Kinland’s CEO Benjamin Thorsen: “We see early signs of more attractive and reasonable valuation levels in Sweden, and we are open for opportunities in this market.”

Kinland to Gear Up in Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Benjamin Thorsen, CEO of Kinland after the first Swedish investment in two years: “We are in a strong position in today’s market and expect many interesting opportunities going forward.”

This Is Kinland’s Next Nordic Priority

Nordic — Benjamin Thorsen, CEO of Kinland: “If we find the right opportunities that fit our strategy and investment criteria, larger investments in Sweden could take place soon.”

Kinland Acquires 13 Social Infrastructure Properties in Finland

Finland Finland — Kinland acquired 13 properties through three separate transactions for EUR 36.5M in total.

“We May Increase Our Presence in the Other Nordic Markets”

Nordic — Kinland’s CEO Benjamin Thorsen tells Nordic Property News about the attraction to daycare properties in Finland, further Nordic targets, and Nordic investment targets for 2022.

Kinland Acquires Finnish Portfolio

Finland Finland — Kinland has entered into an agreement to acquire a total of 12 social infrastructure properties in Finland in two separate transactions.

Kinland Purchases 30 Properties in Finland and Norway for NOK 1.4 Billion

Norway Norway — Kinland has entered into an agreement to acquire a portfolio of 30 properties from Nordic Social Infrastructure Holding AS.

Increased Competition in the Social Infrastructure Segment

Norway Norway — Benjamin Thorsen, CEO of Kinland, on the blockbuster deal from Oslo Capital Partners, their investment focus, and which Nordic country that might be the most important growth market.