DWS to acquire real estate asset manager Peakside Capital Advisors

DWS, the asset management arm of Deutsche Bank, has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100 percent of Peakside Capital Advisors, a firm specializing in real estate asset management. The acquisition is intended to strengthen DWS’s alternative investment platform, specifically within the European real estate market.

Peakside Capital Advisors, headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, manages over 1.7 billion euros in assets, primarily for institutional investors. The firm maintains an active presence in Germany, Luxembourg, and Poland. Under the terms of the agreement, the current management team is expected to continue their roles following the completion of the transaction.

The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The transaction is anticipated to close by the end of 2026.