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  • The Overlooked Indicator Every Grocery Real Estate Investor Should Know

    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

  • Greenman OPEN Monthly Update - April 2026

    Welcome to the latest Greenman OPEN Monthly Update, marking our entry into the second quarter of 2026. This edition highlights our operational developments across the portfolio for Q1 2026.
    OPEN's Operational PerformanceQ1 2026 portfolio operations proceeded as scheduled across all investment zones, with day-to-day property management, tenant relations, and maintenance programmes continuing wit

  • Greenman NEXT - Fund Structure Explained

    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

  • Greenman OPEN Monthly Update - March 2026

    This is the fourth of our monthly updates that we have committed to providing during OPEN’s gating period.
    OPEN’s Operational PerformanceThe underlying portfolio of OPEN continues to perform well in line with sector standards. Business operations continue as usual across OPEN’s portfolio, with ongoing progress across each of OPEN’s investment zones.
    Real AssetsThe underlying real estate port

  • Greenman Investments Welcomes Neil O’Keeffe as CEO


    DUBLIN, Mar.04 , 2026 – Greenman Investments (Greenman), a Dublin-based Alternative Investment Fund Manager, has announced the appointment of Neil O’Keeffe as its new chief executive officer.
    O’Keeffe succeeds co-founder John Wilkinson. He will take responsibility for Greenman’s day-to-day leadership and operational governance, working closely with Wilkinson, who remains an executive direc

  • Greenman OPEN Monthly Update - February 2026


    OPEN’s Operational Performance

    OPEN's underlying portfolio continues to perform well. Occupancy remains high at 93% (well ahead of the broader European retail average of c. 80%). The Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (WARLT) stands at a strong 8.66 years (significantly exceeding the industry norm of c. 6 years for comparable retail assets).

    Project HEIKO, OPEN’s strategic

  • Greenman OPEN Monthly Update - January 2026

    This is the second of our monthly updates that we have committed to providing during OPEN's gating period. Our aim is to deliver clear information on two fronts: the process to address liquidity and the ongoing operational performance of the portfolio.
    Update on Liquidity Process
    The planned disposal of a portfolio comprising 14 properties continues on schedule. To date we have received 10 o

  • Greenman OPEN Monthly Update: December 2025

    This is the first of our monthly updates that we have committed to providing during the fund's gating period. Our aim is to provide clear information on two fronts: the process to address liquidity and the ongoing operational performance of the portfolio.
    Update on the Liquidity Process
    The planned disposal of 14 properties is underway and the timing is on schedule. As this is an orderly sal

  • Introducing the Fair Treatment Principle

    At Greenman OPEN, our primary commitment has always been to act in the best long-term interests of all our investors.
    In Q3 2025, the fund received a higher-than-usual volume of redemption requests. To ensure these exceptional outflows do not negatively impact the value of the investment for the vast majority of shareholders who remain with the fund, we are introducing a Fair Treatment Princi

  • Beyond the Savings Account: New, Accessible Investment Option, ELTIF 2.0 Comes to Ireland


    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

  • WARLT Explained: The Hidden Metric That Strengthens OPEN’s Returns

    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


    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

  • How OPEN is Futureproofing Its Portfolio for the Next Decade


    For over a decade, Greenman OPEN has been investing in one of Europe’s most dependable real estate sectors: grocery-anchored retail in Germany. The portfolio is anchored by some of Europe’s leading grocery retailers, whose stores serve thousands of customers weekly, providing a foundation of steady, reliable rental income to the Fund.

    OPEN’s properties, valued at over €1.26 billion,

  • Why Germany is Europe’s Investment Safe Haven


    In a world of geopolitical tension, market volatility, and shifting monetary policy, investors are searching for stability. The Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2025 report by PwC and ULI noted that the priority is now investing in markets “where things feel safe or safest”.
    In Europe, that focus is increasingly directed at one destination: Germany.
    But what makes it a true “safe haven”?

  • Why You Should Invest in Grocery Real Estate

    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

  • Ireland’s €300 Billion Opportunity

    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

  • Driving Progress. Delivering Income: Inside OPEN’s Four Investment Zones

    OPEN is more than a grocery real estate fund. While our core portfolio is anchored by some of Germany’s strongest retailers, our strategy reaches further. We invest across four connected zones: Real Estate, Utilities, Resources, and Networks. Each zone plays a role in strengthening our assets, unlocking new revenue, and staying ahead of where the market is going. Together, they build income that l

  • OPEN INVEST 2025

    On May 1st, financial advisors from across Ireland gathered at the beautiful Glasson Lakehouse resort for OPEN INVEST 2025—an event that marked Greenman’s 20th anniversary and looked ahead to the future of long-term investment in Ireland.
    The day opened with a keynote from Minister Jack Chambers, who addressed the Government’s strategy to increase retail participation in capital markets. His re

  • Greenman OPEN becomes European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF)

    Greenman is delighted to announce that our flagship fund, Greenman OPEN, has successfully been converted into an ELTIF under the new ELTIF 2.0 framework marking a new chapter for the fund. Below, we outline what has changed:
    What is an ELTIF?
    A European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) is a regulated investment framework introduced by the European Union in 2015. It was created to channel lo

  • Introducing the Greenman OPEN App

    Investing in retail real estate has never been more accessible. Meet the Greenman OPEN app, designed to streamline your investment experience with exclusive access to Europe’s largest Article 9 real estate fund. Here’s what makes it the ideal choice for those seeking retail investmemt:
    Effortless Investing: The in-app subscription option simplifies the entire investment process, enabling you

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