Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
After 15 years in increasingly senior investment roles in the City of London, Kris set his entrepreneurial vision in motion by founding the Optimus group of companies in 2015. Today, he leads a fully integrated real estate platform that brings together investment structuring, residential development, and investment advisory in a complementary and unified business model. Through the execution of numerous transactions, he has developed deep practical expertise across finance, real estate, investment management, wealth advisory and legal structuring. Before founding Optimus, Kris built and led the Southern European business at several leading investment banks in London, advising international clients on a broad range of financial investments. Kris speaks six languages and holds degrees in Economics and International Business, and a postgraduate qualification in Real Estate Economics and Finance from the London School of Economics. He is a UK FCA-qualified Investment Advisor.
Optimus Investments is a firm dedicated to creating exclusive investment opportunities backed by high-quality real estate assets. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that go beyond traditional investments—solutions that were once reserved for institutional investors. At Optimus Investments, we specialize in providing alternative investment options, including fixed-income and participatory investments, tailored to meet the needs of investors seeking passive income. With a strong foundation in the real estate sector, we leverage our expertise to identify and manage high-quality assets, ensuring that our investors benefit from stable and profitable opportunities. Our commitment to excellence and innovation positions us as a trusted partner for those looking to expand their investment portfolio. www.optimusinvestments.net
At Serenia Capital, I serve as Senior Strategic Advisor and Investor, supporting the firm’s mission to unlock real estate value through innovative longevity-linked investment strategies. We specialize in acquiring the bare ownership (nuda propiedad) of residential properties from elderly homeowners who retain the right to use the property for life (usufruct), offering them a lump sum payment and a secure monthly annuity. In my role, I work closely with the co-founders on high-level strategic decisions, fundraising and capital structuring. I also help ensure strategic alignment between capital markets, demographic trends and real estate fundamentals, which reinforces the fund’s long-term investment thesis. As both an advisor and investor, I am deeply committed to Serenia Capital’s long-term success, supporting the fund’s goal to deliver stable, uncorrelated returns by bridging real estate investment with demographic megatrends.
At Optimus Homes, we develop high-quality homes through comprehensive refurbishment and new-build projects. Our mission is to create innovative, sustainable, and well-designed homes in exclusive locations, tailored to today’s needs and urban lifestyles. A recent example of our new-build activity is ADF10, a boutique residential development located in the heart of Madrid. More information: www.adf10.com www.optimushomes.net
Optimus Global Investors is a boutique advisory firm based in Madrid, specializing in sourcing, structuring and managing real estate investments in Spain. We serve a global client base, including institutional investors and family offices, seeking access to high-quality opportunities. Our team provides tailored solutions across the full investment cycle, offering comprehensive advice that creates long-term value for our clients. We focus on residential assets, office buildings, hotels and high street retail. Selected transactions: • Advisor to Duro Felguera on the sale of two office buildings (20,000+ sqm plus parking) to Signal Capital Partners (UK). • Advisor to M&G Real Estate (UK) on the acquisition of two prime retail units on Gran Vía 68, Madrid, leased to Tony Roma’s and Banco Sabadell. The seller was Oaktree (US). • Advisor to a French institutional investor on the sale-leaseback of a resort hotel portfolio in mainland Spain. • Structured and arranged two bridge financings for Spanish developers, sourced from international private debt funds. • Advisor to a UK-based family office on the acquisition of two residential buildings in Spain for a value-added residential project. www.optimusinvestors.com
Real Estate and Fixed Income Investments Manager for the Private Bank.