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White Bridge Capital Invests Alongside Gencom in 308-Key Rosewood London Acquisition

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Key takeaways

  • White Bridge Capital invested in Gencom's acquisition of Rosewood London, a 308-key hotel with 44 suites in a Grade II-listed 1912 building.
  • HSBC and Santander provided the acquisition financing that White Bridge supported Gencom on.
  • Rosewood London was ranked #56 Best Hotel in the World for 2026 by The 50.
  • White Bridge Capital was founded in 2023 and is headquartered in Miami.

White Bridge Capital invested in Gencom's acquisition of Rosewood London, the 308-key luxury hotel in Central London, the firm said in a Business Wire Blog announcement on November 3, 2026. The price was not disclosed. White Bridge is a Miami-based private real estate investment and lending advisory firm founded in 2023. Gencom is a U.S.-based investment firm that owns, operates and develops luxury hotels, resorts and branded residential properties.

White Bridge's Investment in the Rosewood London Deal

White Bridge Capital invested in the transaction together with its international network of private investors and family offices. The firm supported Gencom on the acquisition financing provided by HSBC and Santander. Gencom led the acquisition.

Tommy Campbell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of White Bridge Capital, said, "This investment marks an important step for White Bridge Capital as we extend our platform beyond the Americas and continue to give our family office partners access to exceptional opportunities alongside leading sponsors."

Rosewood London occupies a Grade II-listed 1912 building at 252 High Holborn, near Covent Garden, the Royal Opera House, the British Museum and Somerset House. The hotel has 308 rooms including 44 suites, and its seven Houses span up to 185 square meters. It was ranked #56 Best Hotel in the World for 2026 by The 50. The property underwent a comprehensive transformation between 2011 and 2014 led by design firm Tony Chi Studios.

Regina Garcia Handal, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of White Bridge Capital, said, "We see London as one of the world's most attractive and enduring luxury hospitality markets, supported by a unique combination of international leisure demand, a strong corporate base, and year-round cultural and sporting events."

The transaction follows White Bridge's recent investment alongside Gencom in the acquisition of the InterContinental Miami.

White Bridge's Lending Network and Leadership

White Bridge Capital was founded in 2023 with a founding leadership team drawn from Citi Private Bank, Blackstone, GE Capital Real Estate and Credit Suisse, according to akta.pro company records. The same records list a network of more than 200 lenders, including global banks across the Americas, Mexico and Europe. Garcia Handal has a track record of over $2 billion in real estate debt and equity transactions across the capital stack and asset classes.

Other Property Deals This Week

China Resources Land's subsidiary won a public auction on October 30, 2026, bidding RMB 1.109 billion for 100% of Shenzhen Hubailexing Real Estate Development, Moomoo reported. CPP Investments, Dream and Dream Industrial REIT completed a $585.8 million acquisition of five logistics assets in the Greater Toronto Area totaling 2.1 million square feet, Business Wire Blog reported. Thor Equities Group closed a $217.5 million acquisition of 1359 Broadway, a 22-story, 486,000-square-foot office building in Midtown Manhattan, GlobeNewswire reported. Morguard and Morguard Residential REIT finalized an agreement to acquire a 26% undivided interest in TD Asset Management's multi-suite residential portfolio, valued at approximately $1.1 billion, Newswire reported.

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