Real estate developers and investors Thor Equities Group and Vesper Holdings, have launched a joint venture student housing platform to be called Thor Vesper. The joint venture will be led by Managing Director of Student Accommodations Christian Davis, who will be based in Thor’s London office.
“As thematic investors, we are constantly observing trends and seeking out new opportunities. Student housing is a resilient sector with strong fundamentals alike our other focuses, data centers and logistics, and we are thrilled to partner with Vesper Holdings on this latest venture,” said Thor Equities Group CEO and Chairman Joe Sitt.
With nearly 20 years of expertise in the real estate industry, Davis will oversee Thor’s student housing platform as the demand for space strengthens. Over the course of his career, Davis has executed over 50 major transactions in the student housing industry totaling over 20,000 beds.
Davis joins Thor from CA Ventures, a real estate investment management company specializing in niche asset classes, where he led a team responsible for the sourcing, structuring, and execution of the UK and Ireland PBSA. Prior to CA Ventures, Mr. Davis has held senior positions at Watkin Jones, The Student Housing Company and Cushman Wakefield.
