• In November 2018, Asgard Partners advised Gatehouse Bank in investing in, and establishing a partnership with, Ascend Properties, an award-winning estate and lettings agency
• Gatehouse Bank currently advises two Build-to-Rent funds (c.1,600 properties) and plans to raise a third fund to total over 6,000 properties within the next 2 years. This partnership will see Gatehouse extend its reach in this sector
• Ascend has won awards at ESTAs and Allagents and has opened flagship branches in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds
• The Bank's significant investment will allow Ascend to accelerate its ambitious growth plans, continuing to be run by the founders
• Our role included identifying the investee company, structuring the investment and assisting in negotiating the terms through to closing

“I was delighted with the service provided to the Bank by Asgard Partners. The search, valuation and negotiation processes were skillfully supported by Asgard Partners and I would certainly engage them in future.”
Charles Haresnape, Chief Executive, Gatehouse Bank

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