Marcus Meijer Redefining the Real Estate Business with Progressive Industrialization at MARK Capital

1. Marcus Meijer: Redefining the Real Estate Business with Progressive Industrialization at MARK Capital Before we begin with the article, let us first understand what is the importance and need for the presence and operations of real estate businesses in the global economy. The real estate business is an essential industry as it plays a huge role in contributing a very large share towards the growth and rise of both individual and business wealth around the world. The presence of real estate businesses is very important for a developing and progressive mindset country, what with the development of advanced technologies and urbanization. Real estate business innovation in the global economy oversees a diverse range of sectors such as - hospitality, residential, retail, and other businesses. This industry contributes majorly towards and keeps the global economy afloat in several ways. They are as follows - Contribute towards job opportunities and availabilities, Contribute to the increasing economic growth due to properties and constructions, Contribute to the affordability and accessibilities of investors and buyers, and Contribute towards the generation of wealth and revenue of various surrounding business industries and sectors. Therefore in this article, we shall be talking about one such business that has contributed hugely to real estate business innovation due to the rise in advanced technologies and urbanization in the United Kingdom. Led by co-founder and CEO - Marcus Meijer, the enterprise known as MARK Capital Management was founded. Marcus Meijer - CEO and Co-Founder: The CEO and Co-Founder ofMARK Capital Management is Marcus Meijer. He has two educational degrees of MA in Law and an MBA in Business. Having had a duration of over 30+ years and counting in the investment management industry, the multi-talented and multi- linguistic Marcus Meijer has successfully managed to showcase and apply his skills and gained experiences in investment relations, corporate finance, real estate economics, and real estate private equities. With this, he founded and built a huge private equity real estate business. MARK Capital Management: With the progressive industrialization in real estate as well as the development of new and advanced technologies, Marcus Meijer was inspired to take his career to the next step and hence founded and built a ‘Multi-Platform Private Equity Real Estate Management Business’ to “leave a mark on the cities we invest in”. Founded in the year 2005, Marcus Meijer established the headquarters of MARK Capital Investment Management in London, United Kingdom. “Connecting Capital to Real Estate Opportunities” - is what MARK Capital Management is focused on. With a vision to combine integration developments and experiences in asset

2. management, industrialization trends in real estate serve the business as a positive advantage in coming across more opportunities, growth, and investment exposures. Being a Multi-Platform Private Equity Real Estate Management Business, MARK follows a strategy of acquiring, leasing, and investing in interesting real estate opportunities and working on improving and developing those areas and properties with marketing trends, financing, and structuring, so that the organization „can leave their mark on urban landscapes in core markets across many locations in Europe‟ as well as be able to generate a high return on their investments made by investor clients. The real estate industry transformation led the company to „making a mark through redesigning urban life‟. With this vision, several platforms are being worked alongside in close integrations. They are as follows - Crossbayis the leading urban last-mile logistics located in Europe, Promenadenin luxury retail businesses of asset management in Central Oslo - Norway, Meyer Homes and Domain urban residential properties located in the United Kingdom and across Europe respectively, Revolt Ventures in the venture capital and growth equity transformation of real estate and technology, and VIA Outlets in the fashion retail businesses across Europe. Additionally, there are several properties and spaces that MARK Capital Management has worked on for increasing and growing their portfolio. They are as follows - The Mareterra in Monaco, The Whiteley in London - United Kingdom, The Borough Yards in London - United Kingdom, The Bond Street House in London - United Kingdom, The TOKO in Paris - France, The Pershing Hall in Paris - France, The CortiSegreti and Corso Buenos Aires 59 in Milan - Italy, The Richardstrasse 20 in Berlin - Germany, The Promenaden in Oslo - Norway, and The Grafton Place and 60 Dawson Street in Dublin - Ireland. Crossbay in Europe which was founded and built by MARK Capital Management is a last- mile logistics platform that provides services for businesses all over Europe, and which are specific warehouses located near gateway cities that store, receive, and ship products to deliver them to multiple locations. Having its very own infrastructure and location, this logistics platform business targets around 4 billion euros. Adopting a strict and committed policy of ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance), into the business practices, investments, and ventures, the incorporation of a sustainable mindset is primary. Instilling the habits of efficient, eco-friendly, environmentally-conscious, and ethical practices are approaches and strategies used by the company for a better present and future. To Conclude: MARK Capital Investment Management, founded by Marcus Meijer in the year 2005, lays down its foundations on vertically integrating the real estate investment business along with other specialized strategies in retail sectors, residential spaces, and in their most recent

3. development of a last-mile logistics platform. MARK has over 9 offices established around Europe and has over 100+ employees working actively on a global scale. Its projects also undergo environmental assessments of BREEAM, LEED, HQE, and WELL-certified.