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50 years of quality

In 1968 Universal Investment was founded as a joint venture of German private banks. Today, Universal Investment is one of the leading European fund service platforms and Super ManCos. In between we have been experiencing multiple successful milestones and pioneering achievements.



2023
- Universal Investment secures significant investment from CPP Investments and continues partnership with Montagu
- Launch of the joint venture with Alumia - Universal Investment is a strategic partner and minority shareholder

 2022
- Establishment of a dedicated management company for Bayerische Versorgungskammer named UI BVK KVG
- Acquisition of European Fund Administration S.A. (EFA)


2021
- Acquisition of Metzler Ireland and establishment of a third fund service and ManCo hub in Ireland 
- Opening of the Universal Investment Ireland’s London branch 

2019
- Acquisition of IT data specialists UI labs from Lupus alpha 
- Expansion of our offering through front-office solutions

2018
- Launch of first loan origination fund

2017
- Montagu acquires shares previously held by Berenberg and Bankhaus Lampe
- Introduction of RiskoAnalyse+

2015
- Greater focus on real asset investments and real estate: real estate platform in DE and LU

2014
- Universal Investment is one of the first ManCo’s in DE & LU to earn the AIFM license – enabling the launch of closed-end funds 

 2012
- Introduction of our reporting platform PowerPortal

2011
- Building of our real estate platform  

2010
- Foundation of securitisation company: Universal Securitisation Solutions in Luxembourg  

2009
- Foundation of our own Investment-AG 2007 - Expansion of our offering to include insourcing services (BPO)
- Foundation of Universal Investment Luxembourg, Frankfurt branch as a portfolio management competence centre

2000
- Foundation of Universal Investment Luxembourg 

1998
- New addition to our business model: rule-based asset management

1992
- Launch of first institutional master fund 

1970
- Launch of first white label fund in Germany

1968
- Universal Investment is founded as a joint venture and independent investment company  

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Further topics

  • Marcus Kuntz
    News
    December 2024

    Looking back and looking ahead – observations and early indicators for new asset allocation trendlines 

    Challenging industry dynamics for asset managers continued in 2024, showing no signs of abating in 2025, says Marcus Kuntz, head of sales and fund distribution, Universal Investment.

    Author: Marcus Kuntz Read More
  • Press Release
    05. December 2024

    Universal Investment Group strengthens management team of German ManCo 

    Universal Investment Group has strengthened the management of its German management company (KVG) by appointing Jochen Meyers and Kurt Jovy, two seasoned managers from within its own ranks.

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  • Press Release
    04. December 2024

    UII unveils new AIFM services for real estate funds

    Universal Investment Ireland has expanded its product offering to include Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) services for Irish-domiciled real estate funds.

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