Both GSA and Kinetic Capital form part of the Dot Group. The decision reflects a strategic shift to align group capabilities, creating a sector-leading global investment manager to meet the evolving needs of partners and institutional clients.

Bringing together GSA’s global experience across development, asset and investment management activities with Kinetic Capital’s lending expertise will further enhance market coverage and provide global investors with a diversity of capital solutions in the student housing sector.

Paddy Allen, CEO of Kinetic Capital, has been appointed as Global Head of Investor Solutions at GSA (separately announced today). In his newly expanded role, he will lead GSA’s Investor Solutions division to raise capital and deepen client relationships across global markets while retaining his existing responsibilities for Kinetic Capital as a sub-division.

This announcement follows Kinetic Capital securing capital with a sovereign wealth investor at the end of last year to significantly grow its UK and European portfolio.

With a growing pipeline and global investor base, this move has strengthened GSA’s leadership team and deepened its talent pool to support its broader growth strategy to double AUM over the next few years.

Nick Porter, CEO and Founder, The Dot Group, GSA

"GSA and Kinetic Capital joining forces is a strategic decision as we drive to evolve the PBSA sector across markets. Combining GSA's capital relationships and investment management experience as the global market leader, with Kinetic Capital's financing knowledge and capabilities strengthens GSA’s end-to-end offering and capital solutions across the PBSA sector. This decision will allow GSA to broaden its offering for all stakeholders.”

Paddy Allen, Global Head of Investor Solutions, GSA

“I’m delighted to be joining GSA in my expanded role as Global Head of Investor Solutions. Kinetic Capital joining GSA is a great step forward for both businesses that solidifies our position as the sector leader in PBSA and creates a unique platform for growth that can better serve the needs of our capital clients.”