Day: August 17, 2021

Austria Self Storage Operator Storebox Raises €52 Million to Expand Services, European Footprint

Storebox Holding GmbH, a Vienna-based self storage, warehousing and logistics startup, has raised €52 million in a Series B investment round to increase its presence and services across Europe. The company intends to expand its last-mile delivery capabilities by adding multi-functional warehouses for use by business and residential customers as well as to grow its franchise base, according to a press release. With this investment, we aim to open thousands of locations in Europe over the next few years and to become the market leader in micro-logistics hubs to provide,…

Heitman Raises $3.2 Billion for Three New Funds to Invest in Self Storage, Other Commercial Real Estate

Real estate investment firm Heitman LLC has raised $3.2 billion to launch three new funds that will seek commercial real estate investments focused on apartments, medical offices, senior and student housing, self storage and warehouses. It will also use funds to repurpose existing retail and office buildings as hospitality, mixed-use and residential properties, according to the source. Heitman Value Partners V will focus on North American opportunities, while Heitman Real Estate Debt Partners II and Heitman Global Real Estate Partners II will specialize in high-yield credit. Capital infusion came from…

Cracking Down on Criminals Who Target the Self Storage Industry

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO), National Trading Standards, London Trading Standards and the Self-Storage Association UK (SSAUK), have teamed up to launch a new code of practice. The initiative’s aim is to reduce the appeal of self storage facilities to criminals who deal in counterfeit and other illicit goods. ‘The Tick Box: Keep it Real Keep it Legal’ code of practice sets out a few simple procedures. The aim is to prevent the fraudulent storage of counterfeit and other illicit or unsafe goods. It also helps self storage facility owners…