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The Decus Capital team combines over 100 years of institutional real estate investment experience across capital markets, structured finance, quantitative analysis, and strategic communications.
Our partners have executed €2+ billion in complex transactions across European markets, bridging the gap between entrepreneurial sponsors and sophisticated institutional capital. Each team member brings tier-one institutional pedigree — from bulge-bracket investment banks to global alternative asset managers—coupled with the entrepreneurial agility that defines successful value-add execution.
This unique blend of institutional sophistication and boutique responsiveness enables us to navigate complex deal structures, underwrite transformational business plans, and deliver execution certainty at the speed today’s markets demand. Our commitment to excellence drives every engagement, ensuring that both sponsors and capital partners receive uncompromising quality in advisory, structuring, and execution.
Institutional capital formation is about building enduring partnerships, not only chasing the most attractive bid.
Michael Qamar
Managing Partner & Founder
With 25+ years navigating European and US institutional markets, Michael bridges the divide between entrepreneurial RE sponsors and sophisticated capital allocators. His decade-long track record includes sourcing and executing €500M+ in programmatic joint ventures with previously overlooked regional champions who deliver consistent alpha.
Beyond his established network of 300+ institutional GPs and family offices, Michael continuously cultivates relationships with emerging managers and next-generation allocators. His deep understanding of both sponsor economics and LP investment mandates enables seamless transaction execution and lasting strategic partnerships.
The best debt structures unlock equity returns while protecting downside — that’s where art meets science.
Hans-Peter Mächler
Senior Partner, Debt Capital Markets
Hans-Peter brings three decades of structured real estate finance expertise, having originated and executed €1B+ in complex debt transactions from senior construction facilities to hybrid mezzanine instruments. His mastery spans bank credit committees, alternative lenders, and debt funds — navigating evolving regulatory frameworks and market cycles.
His institutional banking pedigree, combined with entrepreneurial structuring creativity, enables sophisticated solutions for challenging situations—from development finance to distressed refinancing. Hans-Peter’s stakeholder management expertise ensures smooth execution across multiple counterparties and jurisdictions.
Exceptional models reveal hidden value drivers that others miss—that’s how we create alpha.
Rene Levermann
Senior Partner, Financial Analysis & Modelling
Rene transforms basic development proformas into institutional-grade financial models that withstand the scrutiny of the world’s most sophisticated investors. His 20-year private equity background brings rigorous analytics, scenario testing, and value-driver identification to every underwriting exercise.
His models incorporate IFRS-compliant accounting, sophisticated waterfall mechanics, and real-time KPI tracking—elevating sponsor presentations to institutional investment committee standards. This quantitative excellence, combined with deep operational understanding, ensures every assumption is defensible and every projection achievable.
Institutional investors decide in seconds — we ensure those seconds count through precision and impact.
Norbert Kathriner
Senior Partner, Strategic Communications
Norbert elevates investment communications to an art form, bringing 30+ years of award-winning design leadership to institutional fundraising. As former design professor and founder of Switzerland’s premier digital agency, he transforms complex value-add strategies into compelling visual narratives that command GP attention.
His expertise spans brand strategy, information architecture, and persuasive storytelling — ensuring every pitch deck, teaser, and data room meets the highest standards of institutional allocators. Norbert’s uncompromising quality and 48-hour turnaround capability make him invaluable when closing windows demand perfection under time pressure.
