Blackbrook, a specialist European real estate investor focusing on future-proof supply chain infrastructure, has plans to merge with the privately held investment firm Cain International, as the firms expand their reach across European alternatives markets.
Founded in 2014, Cain is a privately held investment firm operating in the United Kingdom, continental Europe and the United States. The firm invests in real estate credit, equity, and experiential businesses.
The merged entity will retain the name Cain International and bring the firms’ combined assets under management to over $17 billion with the teams working together at new global headquarters offices located at 72 Welbeck St. in London.
Under the new structure, Blackbrook will continue operating as a subsidiary of Cain, and the Blackbrook portfolio will be managed by Cain’s investment adviser. Its focus will continue on future-proof supply-chain infrastructure, including logistics investment and deve