Three years of sales data now sit behind the retail partnerships of Potager Farm, the vertical farming venture backed by Greenman OPEN, and a pattern has emerged that repeats with striking consistency: demand dips every summer, right around the school holidays, before climbing back through autumn and building toward a stronger spring.
It shows up in 2024. It shows up again in 2025. And it's al
The first half of 2026 brought continued resilience to Europe's grocery retail sector despite a more uncertain economic backdrop. In this report, we examine the trends that shaped the market through the lens of Greenman's portfolio across Germany, Poland and France, combining our experience on the ground with the latest market data.
The more interesting story of the first half was not grocery's
Over the next few months there are a number of important dates coming up – covering the 2025 audit, the AGM of the fund, and NAV and distribution announcements. Here's what to expect and when.
Completion of the 2025 Audit The CSSF have been informed that Greenman acting in its capacity as AIFM to Greenman OPEN and Greenman NEXT, has agreed with the Fund's Independent Auditor – Moore Audit – tha
Real estate behaves differently from shares or bonds. It generates returns differently, moves to different rhythms, and requires a different mindset. This article explains what that means in practical terms, so investors can make better informed decisions.
Different Investments, Different TimelinesBroadly speaking, investments fall into two categories:
Liquid Market Investments
Real Assets
Most investors judge the strength of retail real estate by looking at tenant names, locations, or yields. These factors matter. But they don't always show whether a tenant's income is sustainable or whether a store is likely to remain profitable over time.
There is another indicator that can often provide deeper insight into the strength of a grocery property's income: how comfortably the tenan
European investors are increasingly redirecting capital towards essential real estate and infrastructure as part of a broader re-shaping of portfolios. Equity markets remain sensitive to monetary policy shifts, and global portfolios carry currency risk – particularly for investors holding US-dollar assets. Against this backdrop, tangible assets embedded in the European economy are attracting renew
A guide to the fund’s structure, strategy, and key terms for prospective investors
Greenman NEXT is an open-ended European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) that invests in supermarket and grocery-anchored real estate across Europe. It is managed by Greenman Investments, which acts as the Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM). Day-to-day property and asset management is handled locally by
For many people in Ireland, finding ways to make savings work harder than they do in a low-interest bank account or traditional pension fund has been difficult.
That’s now beginning to change. A new European investment framework, ELTIF 2.0, is opening doors to a broader range of long-term, growth-focused investments that were previously available only to institutions or very weal
When assessing a real estate fund, most investors rightly focus on yield, risk and asset quality. But there’s a powerful, often overlooked metric that speaks volumes about a portfolio’s stability and future income: WARLT.
WARLT stands for Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term. In simple terms, it tells you the average amount of time left on the leases in a property portfolio, weighted by the re
Making Your Money Work: A Simple Guide to Growing Your Wealth in Ireland
Between raising a family, managing a mortgage, and planning for the future, it’s easy to put investing on the long finger. But as the cost of living rises and savings rates remain modest, many people in their 30s, 40s, and 50s are starting to ask: Is there a smarter way to grow my money?
The good news is, yes. Th
In a world where uncertainty looms and markets fluctuate, one thing remains constant: people need to eat. Grocery stores serve as the backbone of our daily lives, providing not just food but also a sense of community and convenience. If you’re considering your next investment move, why not focus on German grocery real estate? With its blend of necessity and stability, this market offers a promisin
According to a recent Irish Times report, Irish citizens are among the least likely in Europe to invest their savings. Despite having significant capital on hand, most people are not putting it to work in long-term assets or growth-oriented products.
In Ireland, there is now more money sitting in savings than in the entire pensions market. There is clearly no shortage of capital, but there
