Our story
Whitewood began in real estate and grew into a full-spectrum real asset platform. Our mission is simple: to unlock potential and transform assets into resilient, meaningful places that create lasting impact for people, businesses, and communities.
Our history
Whitewood is founded in Antwerp as a fully integrated real‑estate investment and property management company.
Company founded in Antwerp
2008
Whitewood’s first acquisitions
2015
After developing and managing the Manhattan building, Whitewood has completed another first major acquisition: the Multi complex in Brussels, in partnership with DWP.
Expansion to the Netherlands
2016
Expands into the Netherlands with the acquisition of Allfixed (now Whitewood Nederland) and establishes offices in Brussels, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam, laying the foundation for a Benelux presence.
Whitewood acquired the Monnaie Center (now OXY) on behalf of an American investor, later striking a deal with Immobel to become a 50/50 partner.
2019
Acquisition of OXY
Launch of logistics division
2021
Whitewood Launches a dedicated logistics division to capture growth in last-mile and distribution assets.
Whitewood creates the Cityforward fund and acquires the North Light & Pole Star, reinforcing a commitment to urban renewal and sustainable development.
2022
The Cityforward fund
Whitewood AIFM
2023
Whitewood AIFM, the firm’s licensed management arm, initiates a landmark urban revitalization program in Brussels: the redevelopment of 21 buildings, totaling 300,000 m², into a mix of sustainable offices and residential units, with phased completion targeted for 2032.
2025
North Galaxy & Star Galaxy towers
Whitewood adds the North Galaxy and Star Galaxy towers to the AIFM portfolio, strengthening its position in prime Belgian real estate.
Our Expansion
Infrastructure
We invest in core assets like transport and utilities that enable resilient urban development.
Energy
Our focus includes renewable and transitional energy to support Europe’s green shift.
Logistics
We target strategic logistics hubs that power trade and supply chain efficiency.
Social Real Estate
We develop and manage assets in healthcare, housing, and education that serve vital community needs.
Our philosophy
We don’t just invest in assets. We invest in what they can become.
True impact isn’t claimed, it’s carefully cultivated over time.
Today’s focus
Whitewood is evolving into a comprehensive real‑asset manager, leveraging regeneration, logistics, ESG, and new sector capabilities to build a resilient, impact‑driven portfolio.
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We believe true value comes from transformation. Not only in financial terms, but in environmental, social, and cultural ones. Our approach to sustainability is pragmatic and proactive: we design, develop, and reposition assets with circularity, decarbonization, and resilience at their core. This focus allows us to unlock long-term performance while delivering positive, measurable impact for stakeholders and communities.
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We operate as a fully integrated platform — blending fund and investment management with in-house development and asset operations. From structuring thematic funds to executing ESG-aligned development strategies, Whitewood offers clients full control, visibility, and value creation throughout the asset lifecycle. This integrated model is powered by deep cross-functional expertise and a shared mission to cultivate real assets with real impact
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As urban logistics and infrastructure demand surge, Whitewood is expanding its footprint into high-performance logistics assets. From last-mile facilities to regional distribution hubs, we deploy capital and capabilities to support resilient supply chains, smart infrastructure, and future-ready logistics environments. Our goal is to turn operational nodes into long-term engines of sustainability, efficiency, and investment return.
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We don’t just comply with ESG standards, we help define them. Across our platform, ESG principles are embedded from day one, informing everything from fund strategy and project design to tenant engagement and reporting. We focus especially on reducing carbon intensity, aligning with EU Taxonomy, and delivering assets that outperform on climate metrics, community value, and ethical governance
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With active hubs in Brussels, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, Whitewood is broadening its geographic and sectoral scope. We're strategically moving beyond real estate into infrastructure, energy, logistics, and natural resources, building a portfolio that’s both impact-driven and future-proof. This diversification strengthens our resilience, deepens our expertise, and ensures we can adapt to evolving global challenges.
