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Cain International Advisers Limited
Cain International Advisers Limited is the London-based family office of John Cain, investing in real estate and private credit across Europe.
Cain International Advisers Limited
CAIN INTERNATIONAL ADVISERS LIMITED is an SEC-registered investment adviser in London, registered since 2018. The firm manages $2.8 billion in assets, with $476 million on a discretionary basis. It has 92 employees and 76 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, England, United Kingdom
Principals
John Cain
Founder
Michael Cain
Managing Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Cain International Advisers Limited?
John Cain, the founder, and his son Michael Cain, who serves as Managing Director, lead investment decisions. The firm does not publicly disclose a CIO or external investment committee (per public record).
How does Cain International source proprietary deal flow?
Cain International leverages the Cain family's real estate network in the UK, built over decades of development and construction. Deal flow comes from broker relationships, sponsor networks, and direct approaches to property owners (per public record).
Is Cain International structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a a private investment firm?
It is structured as a single family office registered as a limited company in the UK. While it makes direct investments, it does not manage third-party capital or hold external investors, distinguishing it from private equity firms or multi-family offices (per public record).
Does Cain International participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm primarily executes direct equity and debt investments in real estate and private credit. There is no public evidence of fund-of-funds allocations, though it may co-invest alongside other family offices on a deal-by-deal basis (per public record).
What investment stages does Cain International typically target?
Cain International targets middle-market real estate opportunities, including development, value-add, and stabilized assets. In private credit, it provides bridge and structured loans, often in special situations where speed and certainty are key (per public record).
Which sectors does Cain International explicitly avoid?
The firm is not publicly disclosed to have excluded any sectors, but its documented activity is concentrated in real estate and real estate-related private credit. It has no record of investing in venture capital, public equities, or natural resources (per public record).
Where does the underlying wealth come from for Cain International?
The Cain family's wealth originated from real estate development and construction in the UK, specifically London and the surrounding regions. The family built the fortune over several decades beginning in the mid-20th century (per public record).
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