Investment-Services.
For Real Estate and beyond.
About us
Down-to-earth investment services
We are the “guys on the ground”. Our core competence is property investments. Our services are founded on the extensive experience that we have acquired on the ground over the entire lifecycle of a property. At first hand. For first-class advice. Realistic. Well-grounded.
We handle almost the entire value chain of a property
Services
Properties in the spotlight.
Your goals in mind.
We offer you almost all property-related services: from deal sourcing to the implementation of asset management goals in all asset and risk classes. In doing so, we can draw on in-depth knowledge of the market and industry. We have experience in project design and development, marketing, asset management, letting and exit strategies. This enables us to recommend you products that meet your investment goals or ideally complement your portfolio.
Hands-on experience is the key to turning great plans into tangible results.
Rainer Schlereth
Advantages
Close to our customers.
Close to the property.
As the “guys on the ground”, we work in a grounded way. That means that we have a hands-on mentality. With a focus on solutions and on an equal footing with you – our partners. We have extensive experience and a strong, well-developed network. We are innovative, but we do business soundly. And we believe in the success of cooperative partnership with a focus on you and your goals.
Team
Let’s meet the Guys.
Our core team is made up of diverse minds, doers, and experienced experts from various disciplines. We are passionate about working together and prefer to unite our efforts to tackle big goals.
Together, we offer a wide range of expertise, experience, and drive. A strong sense of collaboration binds us. We have ambitious plans ahead, which is why our team continues to grow dynamically.
Rainer Schlereth
Our key “guy” from the very beginning: With over 20 years of experience in real estate investment, Managing Director Rainer Schlereth is a seasoned expert in acquisitions and strategic asset management. As a certified specialist in both developed and undeveloped land (DIA) and a real estate expert with a background in leading real estate companies, he has an extensive knowledge across the entire real estate lifecycle. At “guys on the ground”, Rainer Schlereth focuses on real estate projects across Germany, including retail, office, light industrial, and logistics sectors. He also manages the customization of investment strategies and the optimization of existing portfolios.
Sebastian Kopsch
Since Q3 2024, Sebastian Kopsch has joined and strengthened the “guys on the ground” team.
Sebastian gained his first professional experience during his school days in his family's company for fire protection technology and special machine construction. He first came into contact with the topic of M&A during the sale of the family business and discovered his interest in it. During his studies, he worked in parallel as an analyst at a renowned distressed M&A consultancy in Frankfurt am Main and later for a Swiss consulting boutique specialising in (distressed) M&A, foreign direct investments, restructuring and business model innovation in times of crisis.
During a reorganisation project, Sebastian became Managing Director of an investment company and played a key role in the acquisition of a chemical company from insolvency and the subsequent turnaround, including business model innovation. Sebastian returned to the corporate finance sector and in recent years, together with Cüneyt Türen, has advised companies on complex transactions and challenging financing structures as well as start-ups on fundraising and in some cases as Interim Head of Finance.
At guys on the ground, Sebastian focuses on three core areas:
- Transaction & Financing
- Investor relations/capital procurement
- Acquisition of projects in special situations
With his extensive expertise and practical experience in the areas of management, financing and transactions, Sebastian strengthens the position of guys on the ground as a holistic partner for sophisticated property projects.
Cüneyt Türen
Cüneyt Türen became part of the “guys on the ground” team in Q3 2024.
His professional career began in a family-run mechanical engineering company, where he gained his first in-depth experience in mergers & acquisitions (M&A). In the years that followed, he deepened his expertise in the transaction business at a renowned investment banking boutique and, in parallel with his colleague Sebastian, later worked for a Swiss advisory boutique focussing on special situations.
During this time, Cüneyt played a key role as investment manager together with Sebastian in the successful restructuring of a medium-sized chemical company. Most recently, together with Sebastian, he was responsible for advising companies on complex transactions and challenging financing structures.
At “guys on the ground”, Cüneyt focuses on three core areas:
- Property transactions
- Acquisition of projects in special situations
- Structuring and provision of customised financing solutions
With his extensive experience and broad range of expertise, Cüneyt strengthens gotg’s position as a holistic partner for sophisticated property projects.
Max Lorenz
Max Lorenz will be part of our team at “guys on the ground” from Q3 2024.
He completed his Master in Management, specialising in Investment Banking and Real Estate (Finance), at the ESCP Business School in Berlin, Madrid, Paris and London. He gained his first experience in investment banking and M&A at Oddo BHF and BLN Capital. After successfully completing his studies, Max completed an analyst programme within a London investment bank. Max has been involved in real estate and asset management for many years, both professionally and privately, and has therefore been able to build up and further develop his in-depth expertise and passion for the entire property sector. Max also accompanied the restructuring process of a well-known German real estate company.
At “guys on the ground”, his focus is on property transactions, as well as working with suitable financing partners and coordinating the holistic due diligence process within the transactions.
Thomas Heidelberger
We are delighted to welcome Thomas Heidelberger to our team as a strategic consultant.
As the owner of the REIC Group and with over 25 years of experience, he is one of the key figures in the German property sector His extensive expertise will contribute significantly to the success of our current and future projects at “guys on the ground”.
Before founding the REIC Group, Thomas was COO at Verifort Capital There he was responsible for operational asset management, property management and construction projects with a focus on light industrial and retail Prior to that, he made a significant contribution to the company's success as Commercial Director and authorised signatory at Sirius Facilities and Valad Property Group.
Thomas holds a degree in industrial engineering, graduated from the European Business School (IPM) and is a chartered surveyor (MRICS) One of his particular strengths lies in the area of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), which makes him a sought-after expert in this field in particular As a member of the ECORE initiative, he will also devote himself to the important topics of sustainability and ESG management with us.
Thomas is also involved as a guest lecturer at renowned institutions, where he passes on his valuable experience to the next generation.
We are convinced that Thomas Heidelberger's expertise and experience will enrich our team and open up new perspectives for us.
Contact
Let’s talk about your next project! We will be happy to advise you.
office@guysontheground.com
+49 (0)69 77 019 099