Universal Investment
| Company type | Limited company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Investment funds |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Headquarters | Frankfurt, Germany |
Key people |
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| AUM | €1.449 trillion (December 2025) |
Number of employees | 1,700 (2025)[2] |
| Website | www |
Universal Investment Group is Europe’s leading third-party ManCo and fund services provider with more than EUR 1.4 trillion in assets under administration across 5,000 funds and structures. It employs a workforce of around 1,700 across offices in Frankfurt am Main, Luxembourg, Dublin, London, Paris, Stockholm, Krakow, and Singapore.[3]
The UI Group provides services to institutional investors and asset managers across all asset classes, including securities, alternatives, and real estate. Universal Investment operates within the EU’s three largest fund hubs: Germany, Luxembourg, and Ireland.[4] Its service offering spans the entire value chain, from fund structuring, management company and fund administration services to reporting and risk management solutions – alongside active distribution and marketing support.
Universal Investment was established in 1968 by several German private banks as a joint investment company. In 2016, the British private equity firm Montagu acquired the company from Berenberg and Bankhaus Lampe.[5] In 2022, Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board became a minority shareholder.[6]
See also
References
- ^ Grunwald, Aaron (24 October 2023). "Francesca McDonagh named group CEO of Universal Investment". Delano.
- ^ "Profile Universal-Investment". Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "About Universal Investment". www.universal-investment.com. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ^ "About Universal Investment". www.universal-investment.com. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ^ Kingston, Charles (2016-09-28). "Universal-Investment bought by UK private equity group Montagu". REFIRE. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ^ Serenelli, Luigi. "DACH roundup: CPP Investments buys minority stake in Universal Investment". IPE. Retrieved 2026-02-11.