Downing supports three acquisitions and delivers an exit in elderly care market
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Downing supports three acquisitions and delivers an exit in elderly care market
7/10/26
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Investment manager Downing continues to be highly active in the elderly residential care market, supporting long-term partner Care Concern with three acquisitions. Having completed on the acquisition of a high-quality new-build care home near Edinburgh in August, Downing has recently supported the acquisition of two development sites in the South of England. Once complete, the sites will deliver 145 new beds, helping to address the national shortfall in care provision for an ageing population.
Alongside the new deployment, Downing also completed the successful sale of a specialist care home in Scotland, with the asset acquired by a leading global real estate investor.
Edmund Motley, Investment Director at Downing, said:
““We are delighted to continue supporting Care Concern as it grows its portfolio of high-quality care homes. These acquisitions reflect our conviction in the elderly care sector, where demand for modern, purpose-built capacity continues to outstrip supply, and we look forward to working with the team to bring these new homes to their communities.”
David Martin Smith, Managing Director at Care Concern, said:
“The UK continues to face a significant shortage of quality elderly care accommodation, and these latest acquisitions will help us bring much-needed new capacity to market, supporting older people, their families and the wider health and social care system. With the support of Downing, we look forward to developing and operating high-quality care homes that deliver excellent outcomes for residents and become valued parts of their local communities."
The Downing deal team also comprised Fei Xie, Associate Director, and Elisabeth Harnden, Investment Manager.
Downing’s award-winning Private Equity team partners with exceptional management teams to help realise their growth ambitions and maximise the potential of their business by providing flexible funding solutions, strategic support, and access to its networks.
Typically, Downing looks for initial investments of £10m to £100m and focuses on sectors including healthcare, education, housing, and other specialist sectors.
Downing integrates analysis of sustainability factors into its investment decision-making and supports companies to achieve positive outcomes in corporate governance and societal factors.
Find out more information about Downing's award-winning Private Equity.
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Investment manager Downing continues to be highly active in the elderly residential care market, supporting long-term partner Care Concern with three acquisitions. Having completed on the acquisition of a high-quality new-build care home near Edinburgh in August, Downing has recently supported the acquisition of two development sites in the South of England. Once complete, the sites will deliver 145 new beds, helping to address the national shortfall in care provision for an ageing population.
Alongside the new deployment, Downing also completed the successful sale of a specialist care home in Scotland, with the asset acquired by a leading global real estate investor.
Edmund Motley, Investment Director at Downing, said:
““We are delighted to continue supporting Care Concern as it grows its portfolio of high-quality care homes. These acquisitions reflect our conviction in the elderly care sector, where demand for modern, purpose-built capacity continues to outstrip supply, and we look forward to working with the team to bring these new homes to their communities.”
David Martin Smith, Managing Director at Care Concern, said:
“The UK continues to face a significant shortage of quality elderly care accommodation, and these latest acquisitions will help us bring much-needed new capacity to market, supporting older people, their families and the wider health and social care system. With the support of Downing, we look forward to developing and operating high-quality care homes that deliver excellent outcomes for residents and become valued parts of their local communities."
The Downing deal team also comprised Fei Xie, Associate Director, and Elisabeth Harnden, Investment Manager.
Downing’s award-winning Private Equity team partners with exceptional management teams to help realise their growth ambitions and maximise the potential of their business by providing flexible funding solutions, strategic support, and access to its networks.
Typically, Downing looks for initial investments of £10m to £100m and focuses on sectors including healthcare, education, housing, and other specialist sectors.
Downing integrates analysis of sustainability factors into its investment decision-making and supports companies to achieve positive outcomes in corporate governance and societal factors.
Find out more information about Downing's award-winning Private Equity.
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Investment manager Downing continues to be highly active in the elderly residential care market, supporting long-term partner Care Concern with three acquisitions. Having completed on the acquisition of a high-quality new-build care home near Edinburgh in August, Downing has recently supported the acquisition of two development sites in the South of England. Once complete, the sites will deliver 145 new beds, helping to address the national shortfall in care provision for an ageing population.
Alongside the new deployment, Downing also completed the successful sale of a specialist care home in Scotland, with the asset acquired by a leading global real estate investor.
Edmund Motley, Investment Director at Downing, said:
““We are delighted to continue supporting Care Concern as it grows its portfolio of high-quality care homes. These acquisitions reflect our conviction in the elderly care sector, where demand for modern, purpose-built capacity continues to outstrip supply, and we look forward to working with the team to bring these new homes to their communities.”
David Martin Smith, Managing Director at Care Concern, said:
“The UK continues to face a significant shortage of quality elderly care accommodation, and these latest acquisitions will help us bring much-needed new capacity to market, supporting older people, their families and the wider health and social care system. With the support of Downing, we look forward to developing and operating high-quality care homes that deliver excellent outcomes for residents and become valued parts of their local communities."
The Downing deal team also comprised Fei Xie, Associate Director, and Elisabeth Harnden, Investment Manager.
Downing’s award-winning Private Equity team partners with exceptional management teams to help realise their growth ambitions and maximise the potential of their business by providing flexible funding solutions, strategic support, and access to its networks.
Typically, Downing looks for initial investments of £10m to £100m and focuses on sectors including healthcare, education, housing, and other specialist sectors.
Downing integrates analysis of sustainability factors into its investment decision-making and supports companies to achieve positive outcomes in corporate governance and societal factors.
Find out more information about Downing's award-winning Private Equity.
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Investment manager Downing continues to be highly active in the elderly residential care market, supporting long-term partner Care Concern with three acquisitions. Having completed on the acquisition of a high-quality new-build care home near Edinburgh in August, Downing has recently supported the acquisition of two development sites in the South of England. Once complete, the sites will deliver 145 new beds, helping to address the national shortfall in care provision for an ageing population.
Alongside the new deployment, Downing also completed the successful sale of a specialist care home in Scotland, with the asset acquired by a leading global real estate investor.
Edmund Motley, Investment Director at Downing, said:
““We are delighted to continue supporting Care Concern as it grows its portfolio of high-quality care homes. These acquisitions reflect our conviction in the elderly care sector, where demand for modern, purpose-built capacity continues to outstrip supply, and we look forward to working with the team to bring these new homes to their communities.”
David Martin Smith, Managing Director at Care Concern, said:
“The UK continues to face a significant shortage of quality elderly care accommodation, and these latest acquisitions will help us bring much-needed new capacity to market, supporting older people, their families and the wider health and social care system. With the support of Downing, we look forward to developing and operating high-quality care homes that deliver excellent outcomes for residents and become valued parts of their local communities."
The Downing deal team also comprised Fei Xie, Associate Director, and Elisabeth Harnden, Investment Manager.
Downing’s award-winning Private Equity team partners with exceptional management teams to help realise their growth ambitions and maximise the potential of their business by providing flexible funding solutions, strategic support, and access to its networks.
Typically, Downing looks for initial investments of £10m to £100m and focuses on sectors including healthcare, education, housing, and other specialist sectors.
Downing integrates analysis of sustainability factors into its investment decision-making and supports companies to achieve positive outcomes in corporate governance and societal factors.
Find out more information about Downing's award-winning Private Equity.
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