Selinus

Selinus Capital is led by experienced professionals with deep expertise in real estate investment and institutional capital raising:

Mathias Kulke, Managing Partner and Co-Founder: Co-founded Selinus Capital in 2007 and has been instrumental in establishing the firm as Germany's leading real estate fund placement agent.

His philosophy emphasizes the importance of viewing fund manager-investor relationships as long-term partnerships from inception.

Valéry-Christoph Engelke, Managing Partner and Co-Founder: Together with Mathias Kulke, founded Selinus Capital and has guided the firm's growth over more than 15 years in the German institutional market.

Christian A.

Voelxen, Senior Managing Director: Brings over 16 years of real estate industry experience to Selinus Capital, with more than 11 years spent advising institutional investors in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland on international real estate investments.

Previously, Christian served as Managing Director at CBRE, leading the Capital Advisors activities in Germany.

Prior to CBRE, he was Managing Director of the investment consulting arm of Germany's 2IP (Institutional Investment Partners), where he advised institutional investors on global real estate allocations exceeding €9 billion.

He started his career with FERI, where he established and led real estate-related services including valuation, portfolio management, and investment consulting.

Christian holds a Master's degree in Business Administration (Diplom-Kaufmann) from the University of Mainz.

Additional team members include Max Michaeli, Marko Raabe, Thorsten Göttel, Nicky Dalichow, and Malte Höfler, contributing expertise across fundraising and client relationship management.

Benjamin M.

Chadwick, CAIA heads the Manager and Product Selection department of Selinus Capital Advisors, the firm's affiliate focused on alternative investments beyond real estate.

Selinus Capital has established itself as Germany's premier placement agent for real estate funds since its founding in 2007.

Based in Frankfurt, the firm is dedicated to raising capital for international real estate and private debt funds from an established German-speaking institutional investor base.

As one of the leading placement agents in Europe, Selinus Capital has built its reputation on deep market knowledge and strong investor relationships.

The firm operates as an authorized and regulated investment firm under the supervision of BaFin (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht), Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority.

This regulatory status provides assurance to both fund managers and investors regarding the firm's compliance and operational standards.

Selinus Capital distinguishes itself through its explicit investment and investor focus, giving fund managers security in successfully raising capital for their investment products in the German-speaking market.

The firm's affiliate, Selinus Capital Advisors GmbH, extends this expertise to alternative investment funds beyond real estate and private debt.

The firm's philosophy centers on connecting fund managers and investors as long-term partners from the very beginning.

As Managing Partner Mathias Kulke states: "Fund managers and investors enter into long-term relationships and should thus consider themselves as partners – right from the beginning." This partnership approach has enabled Selinus Capital to build lasting relationships across the institutional investment landscape.

Selinus Capital positions itself as more than a traditional placement agent, offering comprehensive fundraising services that span the entire product development and capital raising value chain.

The firm perceives itself as management consultants to fund managers, providing strategic support at every stage.

Structuring Services: The firm leverages its deep knowledge of the German-speaking institutional market to tailor funds precisely to investor needs.

Working collaboratively with fund managers and external advisors, Selinus Capital develops tailor-made products for specific target investor groups.

This collaborative approach from day one ensures efficient marketing and optimal product-market fit.

Fund Placement: With excellent knowledge of the German-speaking institutional market and an independent position, Selinus Capital selects best-in-class funds suitable for this market and attractive to their investor network.

The firm's defined goal is to generate added value throughout the capital raising process and ultimately secure capital commitments for each fund.

Client Services: Individual customer service and rapid response times are core priorities, alongside building long-lasting and constructive partnerships with fund managers.

Over time, these relationships have evolved into trustful partnerships where all parties seek guidance and collaboration beyond the immediate fundraising engagement.

Selinus Capital has established a strong track record across real estate and infrastructure fundraising over its nearly two-decade history.

Industry rankings recognize the firm as a significant player in the placement agent market:

Infrastructure Placement Agent Rankings: According to industry data from 2018, Selinus Capital ranked among the top 20 infrastructure placement agents globally, with approximately $3.4 billion in total value of known funds being raised at that time.

Real Estate Fund Success: The firm has demonstrated consistent success in raising capital from German-speaking institutional investors for international real estate managers.

Selinus Capital has built long-lasting relationships with a broad network of institutional investors, enabling repeated capital raises for fund managers across multiple vintage years.

Partnership Approach: The firm's track record is characterized not just by capital raised, but by the lasting partnerships formed.

Many fund managers return to Selinus Capital for subsequent fundraises, reflecting the trust and value generated throughout the capital raising process.

Selinus Capital has carved out a distinctive niche in the placement agent landscape through its laser focus on the German-speaking institutional investor market.

The firm specializes exclusively in raising capital for international real estate and private debt funds from institutional investors in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

This explicit investment and investor focus provides fund managers with a clear advantage: deep relationships with pension funds, insurance companies, family offices, and other institutional investors in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).

The firm's in-depth knowledge of German regulatory requirements, investment preferences, and structuring needs enables them to effectively bridge international fund managers with this sophisticated investor base.

Through its affiliate Selinus Capital Advisors GmbH, the firm has expanded its expertise to include alternative investment funds beyond real estate and private debt, broadening its service offering while maintaining the same rigorous approach to investor relationships and fund selection.