Nexum Group AG, a new residential real estate project developer, has officially entered the commercial register, marking the start of operations for a company focused on rapid execution in Germany's top-7 cities. The company emerged from a strategic realignment of the former Creditshelf AG, with First Capital AG acquiring a majority stake in June 2026. At a shareholders' meeting, the company changed its name to Nexum Group AG, amended its articles of incorporation to reflect the new business scope, and elected a new supervisory board.
Nexum's business model is designed to acquire residential development projects in prime locations within Germany's top-7 cities, specifically those that already have building permits or are expected to receive them in the near term. By leveraging technology and data-driven processes, the company aims to enhance the speed and efficiency of project screening, analysis, and execution. This approach allows Nexum to reduce typical development risks and shorten project durations to 15-30 months, while minimizing tied-up capital and increasing planning certainty.
The company currently boasts a qualified deal pipeline with a total development volume exceeding EUR 1 billion, with several projects nearing completion. This pipeline positions Nexum as a significant player in the German residential development sector, where demand for housing in major urban centers remains high.
The management team brings extensive experience in real estate, M&A, and capital markets, with aggregate transaction expertise of more than EUR 30 billion. Philipp von Erffa, CEO, has over 13 years in the real estate industry and has advised on transactions worth over EUR 20 billion. Sebastian Holl, CFO, brings 30 years of finance and capital markets experience, while Claudia Vucak, Chief People & Legal Officer, oversees organizational development, legal, and compliance. The supervisory board, led by Dr. Johannes von Bismarck, includes Dr. Annedore Streyl and Marquard von Pfetten-Arnbach, offering expertise in private equity and investment banking.
Nexum's strategic approach marks a departure from traditional project developers. By focusing on projects with secured permits and using established general contractors, the company mitigates construction risks and accelerates time-to-market. The data-driven systems support scalability and capital turnover, which could set a new standard in the industry.
The entry of Nexum Group AG into the market could have implications for the residential housing sector in Germany's largest cities, where supply shortages are a pressing issue. With a pipeline of over EUR 1 billion, the company is poised to deliver new housing units, potentially easing pressure on the market. Furthermore, its model of quick execution and high planning certainty may attract investors looking for efficient deployment of capital in real estate.
For more information, visit www.nexum-group.de.
