REALIS

28 Apr 2026

Investec Bank plc announced that Investec REALIS has partnered with Wrenbridge to acquire a new development site in Cambridge, marking the fourth site secured by the partnership within the last 12 months and taking the combined value of acquisitions to approximately £150 million.

The three-acre site will be developed to deliver circa 80,000 sq ft of high-quality commercial space. The current plans comprise a series of flexible industrial units designed to accommodate a range of occupiers, including manufacturing, logistics, R&D, laboratory and office uses.

The proposed scheme currently consists of four units, which can also be combined to create a larger single building depending on occupier requirements.

Located within the north Cambridge innovation and technology cluster, the development is intended to address continuing demand for high-quality, flexible space from occupiers in one of the UK’s most established growth markets. The project has an estimated gross development value of approximately £50 million.

This latest acquisition builds on the strong momentum of the Wrenbridge and Investec REALIS partnership, which has secured four development opportunities over the past year as it continues to target high-growth locations with strong occupier demand.

Tom Punch, Investment Director at Investec REALIS, said: “The strength of Cambridge’s long-term economic and demographic drivers makes it one of the UK’s most attractive investment markets. We’re pleased to be partnering with Wrenbridge once again on a high-conviction acquisition.”

Harry Gibson, Development Director at Wrenbridge, said: “Cambridge continues to be one of the most attractive markets in the UK for innovation and growing businesses. It’s great to be delivering another deal in partnership with Investec, taking our combined investment to c. £150m. This latest acquisition allows us to bring forward high quality, flexible space capable of supporting a wide range of occupiers in the north Cambridge cluster.”
 

About Wrenbridge

Wrenbridge is a leading UK property developer creating sustainable, future focused commercial projects that bring lasting benefit to businesses and communities. Founded over 30 years ago in 1993, Wrenbridge has grown into one of the UK’s leading property developers, delivering successful projects nationwide.

Having delivered £2 billion of sustainable industrial, office, sport and mixed use projects across London and the South, the company has an established pedigree for delivering highly sustainable large-scale projects, including mixed use developments, industrial, logistics and office parks that occupiers and owners can be proud of, delivering long-term value and community benefit.

Wrenbridge continue to work away on their £2bn portfolio for several blue chip partners, delivering high-quality, innovative projects across the UK that make a real difference.
 

About REALIS

REALIS launched in 2024 following a period of rapid repricing within select parts of the real estate market. Investors benefit from Investec’s established, data-led deal origination platform, which has enabled it to build a c.£3 billion real estate loan book and strong global network of 150+ operating partners.