PIF Palma / Can Fontet Opportunity
Pre-Marketing Fund Facts
Luxembourg RAIF | SFDR Article 9 | Evergreen Build-to-Rent District Development | Professional Investors Only
0. At a Glance — Executive Summary Table
Parameter | Details / Placeholder |
Fund Name | PIF Palma – Can Fontet Sub-Fund |
Legal Form | SICAV-RAIF under Lux RAIF Law (2016) |
Umbrella Structure | Placemaking Investment Fund (PIF) |
AIFM / KVG | TBA |
Investment Advisor | wait, what. AG (Zürich) |
Fund Strategy | Develop-to-Green · District-Scale BTR Regeneration |
Geography | Palma de Mallorca · Balearic Islands (Spain) |
SFDR / Taxonomy | Article 9 · Target 100 % Taxonomy Alignment |
Certification | BREEAM Excellent (or Spanish equivalent) |
Target Fund Size | € 367 m equity tranche |
Senior Debt | € 550 m · ≈ 60 % LTC |
Total Project Volume | € 916 m |
Target Cash-on-Cash Yield | 6 % p.a. (stabilised) |
Fund Duration | Evergreen |
Liquidity | Phased liquidity post-stabilisation |
Minimum Commitment | € 1 m |
Investor Eligibility | Professional Investors only (AIFMD Art. 30) |
1. Philosophy & Vision
“Districts as systems of life — capital as their steward.”
PIF Palma (Can Fontet) is a flagship district-scale placemaking development transforming 102 acres of under-utilised land in Palma de Mallorca into a regenerative urban neighbourhood.
It demonstrates how long-term capital can deliver affordable, low-carbon, and livable communities within a profitable Build-to-Rent (BTR) model.
2. Investment Thesis — Why Now / Why Us / Why This Strategy
Why Now — Balearic housing shortages, climate policy mandates, and tourism diversification create a rare alignment of public support and institutional demand for green rental stock.
Why Us — The PIF platform links financial structuring, ESG integration, and placemaking expertise through strategic partnerships with Gehl People and Placemaking Europe.
Why This Strategy — “Develop-to-Green” unlocks long-term BTR cash flows through location arbitrage and embedded ESG value creation — turning land assembly and planning privilege into sustainable income.
3. Manager & Track Record
- wait, what. AG (Zürich): Investment and advisory firm specialising in systemic real-asset strategies.
- PIF Platform: District-scale placemaking fund family under Lux SICAV RAIF umbrella.
4. Investment Strategy & Structure
4.1 Investment Profile
- Use: 3,600 Build-to-Rent units + 58,000 m² office/retail + mobility & energy infrastructure.
- Scale: 102 acres · GFA 363,432 m².
- Revenue: ~ € 65 m p.a. gross · € 52 m NOI (trended).
- Yield on Cost: ≈ 5.2 %.
- Exit optionalities: evergreen yield retention or partial asset sale to institutional core investors.
4.2 Structure Overview
Layer | Function / Entity |
Legal Form | Sub-fund of wait, what. SCA SICAV RAIF |
AIFM / KVG | TBA |
Investment Advisor | wait, what. AG (Zürich) |
Depositary / Auditor | TBA |
Tax Status | RAIF semi-transparent · AIFMD passport eligible |
Liquidity | Phased redemption after stabilisation of sub-lots |
5. Market Context & Opportunity
- Palma de Mallorca is undergoing urban regeneration with municipal planning backing for Can Fontet.
- Local housing rents have increased > 25 % since 2020; supply of green-certified BTR stock is < 2 %.
- Strong infrastructure and ESG policy support under Balearic Decreto de Sostenibilidad Urbana.
6. ESG / Impact Framework
Classification: SFDR Article 9 – Sustainable Investment Objective.
Taxonomy Alignment: 100 % (EU Taxonomy Sections 7.1 Buildings & 7.2 Renovation).
Certification: BREEAM Excellent (or Spanish VERDE equivalent).
Dimension | KPI / Metric | Target |
Carbon Footprint | Operational net-zero by 2030 | 100 % portfolio |
Circular Materials | % reused or certified low-carbon materials | ≥ 60 % |
Water Resilience | Grey-/rainwater reuse capacity | ≥ 40 % |
Affordable Units | % of BTR units with capped rents | ≥ 15 % |
Public Realm / Green Space | m² public space per resident | > 15 m² |
Impact Narrative: PIF Palma turns brownfield land into a climate-positive, mixed-use district that delivers social inclusion, local jobs, and long-term carbon savings aligned with EU taxonomy objectives 1 and 2.
7. Financial Overview & Key Terms
Term | Details / Placeholder |
Total Project Volume | € 916 m |
Equity Tranche | € 367 m (PIF Palma fund) |
Senior Loan | € 550 m (60 % LTC) |
Target Yield | 6 % cash-on-cash at stabilisation |
Gross Revenue | € 65 m p.a. (trended) |
NOI | € 52 m p.a. (trended) |
Yield on Cost | 5.2 % (trended) |
Fees | Mgmt Fee __ % p.a. · Perf Fee __ % > __ % hurdle |
Reporting | Quarterly NAV + ESG Disclosure (SFDR L2) |
8. Governance & Risk Management
- Independent Investment Committee under AIFM oversight.
- External valuation (EPRA / RICS).
- Risk categories: market, construction, ESG non-alignment, currency, liquidity.
- Mitigation: municipal permits secured, phased development, institutional co-funding.
9. Timeline & Lifecycle
Phase | Period | Milestone |
Land Assembly / Planning | 2023–2025 | Municipal plan approved · EIA complete |
Construction Start | 2026 | Phase 1 (1,200 units + infrastructure) |
Stabilisation | 2029 | Full rental operation + institutional refinancing |
Re-Investment | Evergreen | Continuous capital rotation across district lots |
10. Partnership Network
- Urban Design: Gehl People · Placemaking Europe · STIPO.
- Municipality: City of Palma Planning Department (partner for public realm and mobility).
11. Contact & Next Steps
Role | Contact |
Managing Partner | Tobias Temmen · tobias.temmen@wait-what.co |
Investment Advisor | wait, what. AG (Zürich) |
AIFM / KVG | TBA |
Website | the-pif.co/palma |
Next Steps: NDA → Data Room Access → Indicative Term Sheet → Subscription.
Annex A — Extended Risk & Legal Disclaimers
(for pre-marketing under AIFMD Art. 30 / Lux RAIF Law 2016)
- This document is for informational purposes only and is directed exclusively at professional investors.
- It does not constitute an offer or invitation to subscribe for interests in an AIF.
- Forecasts are forward-looking estimates and not guarantees.
- Past performance is not indicative of future results.
- Investments may lose value; liquidity is subject to development cycle timing.
- Tax treatment depends on the individual investor and may change.
- Redistribution without written consent is prohibited.