Icona Capital Acquires 40% Minority Stake in Stoneweg
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Icona Capital announced that we have acquired a 40% minority stake in Stoneweg S.A. (“Stoneweg”), a leading global real estate investment company. This strategic partnership represents a significant step forward in strengthening both our position in the real estate sector and Stoneweg’s commitment to accelerating its growth trajectory, with a clear focus on sustainability.
This acquisition marks a pivotal milestone in Stoneweg’s journey since its inception in 2015. Over the past year, the company has made substantial strides by enhancing its leadership team and board of directors, reinforcing its foundation for delivering innovative real estate solutions and unique investment opportunities. The partnership will provide crucial support as Stoneweg continues to expand its global presence and deepens its expertise in real estate investment.
About Stoneweg:
Stoneweg (www.stoneweg.com) is a leading real estate asset manager and investment advisory group founded in 2015 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The firm specializes in identifying, developing, and managing real estate investments worldwide, with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. Since its inception, Stoneweg has invested more than €5 billion across a diverse range of sectors, including residential, commercial, logistics, and hospitality. The company has completed over 300 acquisitions and works with financial institutions, family offices, and institutional investors through joint ventures, club deals, and co-investments. With a team of over 140 professionals, Stoneweg operates in key global markets, including Switzerland, the US, Spain, the UK, Ireland, Andorra, and Italy.
Deal Information:
Through this collaboration, we will leverage our extensive experience and resources to support Stoneweg’s ambitious, ESG-focused investment pipeline. This pipeline includes prime real estate assets in key, dislocated markets, allowing us to capitalize on opportunities in both the equity and debt investment spheres. Together, Icona and Stoneweg are building an €8 billion platform, combining our firms’ robust capital sourcing, deal flow, and asset distribution capabilities.
Statement from the Founder:
This partnership unlocks immense growth potential by combining the synergies of our firms, driven by a shared vision, entrepreneurial spirit, and creativity. Building on our previous successes with Stoneweg, this is a natural step in cementing our collaboration and accelerating the momentum of our businesses.

Max-Hervé George
Founder and CEO

Icona Capital
Leading alternative investment group headquartered in London, focusing on high-value investments across various sectors
Industry
Financial Institution
Ownership Stake
40% Minority
Deal Type
Acquisition
Deal Size
N/A
Date
Nov 2022
Investment Thesis
- Strategic Partnership
- Market Leadership & Sustainability
- Joint Vision
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