Proven track record 2007
We are a trusted leader in student accommodation, delivering consistently high-quality living and investment outcomes across Europe.
Investors
We are Europe's leading, vertically integrated student accommodation platform. Since our inception in 2007, we’ve developed and managed over 18,000 beds in the UK and Europe, and become renowned for our operational excellence and outstanding customer experience. It’s why we’re the global operator of choice for students and young professionals.
The Nido Difference
Vertically integrated, student-led platform
From acquisition and development to operations and resident experience, Nido controls every aspect of its platform—ensuring a seamless, student-first approach that aligns investor interests with resident satisfaction.
Award-winning resident experience
We go beyond just providing a place to stay—focusing on wellbeing, community, sustainability, design and technology to create vibrant, inclusive environments that enhance the student experience.
Pan European scale with local expertise
Operating assets across key university cities—with significant growth planned in Spain, Italy, and Germany—we combine institutional scale with deep local market knowledge to deliver successful, tailored residences, services and experiences.
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Proven track record 2007
We are a trusted leader in student accommodation, delivering consistently high-quality living and investment outcomes across Europe.
Vertically integrated, student-led platform
From acquisition and development to operations and resident experience, Nido controls every aspect of its platform—ensuring a seamless, student-first approach that aligns investor interests with resident satisfaction.
Award-winning resident experience
We go beyond just providing a place to stay—focusing on wellbeing, community, sustainability, design and technology to create vibrant, inclusive environments that enhance the student experience.
Pan European scale with local expertise
Operating assets across key university cities—with significant growth planned in Spain, Italy, and Germany—we combine institutional scale with deep local market knowledge to deliver successful, tailored residences, services and experiences.
We are award-winning
Decades of excellence in student living
Nido integrates all activities linked to student-led accommodation to deliver quality assets, robust returns and community placemaking alongside a superlative student experience.
Nido timeline
2007
Nido Student Living is established
2011
Launch of 3 residences in London's prime locations: King's Cross, Notting Hill and Spitalfields.
2015
Nido acquires an asset in West Hampstead and successfully exits King's Cross, Notting Hill and Spitalfields.
2016
Nido acquires a portfolio of UK beds with Starwood Capital and sign a management agreement for the mobilisation and operation of an asset in Birmingham
2017
Nido hires an industry-leading management team, who build the brand and set design, development and operational excellence standards to attract new investors and enable portfolio expansion.
2018
Nido rebrands and partners with KKR and NBK and begins to gain industry recognition for operational performance and its focus on resident experience via its four core values.
2019
Nido enters the German market with TPG via a co-live portfolio, rebranding and onboarding distressed assets.
2020
Nido opens it's first scheme in Ireland, two in the Netherlands, and four further residences in the UK, whilst managing the challenging Covid-19 situation for both residents and investors.
2021
3 further assets are acquired in Germany and successful asset dispositions in the Netherlands and the UK.
2022
Nido launches and mobilises assets in Spain, Portugal, Ireland and Denmark through partnerships with CPP, NBK and Nuveen. Successful disposition of Germany co-live portfolio with TPG.
2023
Nido mobilise and launch an asset in Spain, and rebrand and operate the co-live Smart Studios Portugal portfolio. Successful UK portfolio disposition for Starwood. Awarded GSLI's Best Private Housing Provider Europe and Property Week's International Operator of the Year.
2024
Nido launch in the Netherlands and mobilises new assets in Spain. CPP Investments acquire Nido and the RHESA JV, creating a vertically integrated student accommodation platform with a strategic focus on growth across Europe. Shortlisted for 9 GSLI awards, 6 Property Week Student Accommodation awards, and 4 Class Foundation awards.
Our growth strategy
With over 7,000 beds in development and under management, we care for residents from over 120 different countries. In 2024, Nido Living was acquired by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments™), cementing a future of significant further growth.
Nido Plaza Castilla
Nido Plaza Castilla is your student home in the heart of Madrid, steps from Chamartín, IE University, and Paseo de la Castellana. Enjoy modern study rooms, a fully equipped gym, rooftop terrace, on-site restaurant, and social spaces designed for connection. With all bills included, 24/7 security, fast WiFi, cleaning, and year-round events, it’s the perfect mix of comfort, community, and convenience.
Nido Príncipe Pío
Nido's second project in Madrid and fourth in Spain, this flex-living scheme offers a wide range of services and facilities, including 24-hour security, maintenance, cleaning, laundry, fast WiFi, a fully equipped gym, restaurant, private dining room, and study and coworking spaces. The centre is designed to promote wellness through biophilic design and sustainability standards.
Nido Ardee Point
Nido Asprela, in Porto’s student hub, offers private studios with all-inclusive rent and shared spaces to live, study and connect. More than housing, it’s a community built around your wellbeing.
Expansion Plans
Nido is focused on expanding our footprint in key markets across Europe, targeting high-demand student areas and emerging educational hubs.
Strategic Partnerships
Partnerships with universities, local governments, and educational mobility organisations are central to our growth strategy, allowing us to align with urban and higher education institution development plans. We also collaborate with local businesses and service providers to enhance the value we offer to residents and foster stronger community ties.
NIDO HOUSE VIEW
Nido House View is our market outlook which reflects the fast-paced changing environment in which Nido are developing and operating across the UK and Europe. Each House View takes an in-depth look at key themes driving the dynamics of the sector and directly translates these into key considerations for investors and operators going forward.
Our Team
Carlo Matta
CEO
Joanne Pollard
COO
Ryan Lee
CFO
Suraiya Comunello
CMO
Taco van Heusden
CIDO
Ben Tweedley
Commercial Director
Tony Allen
Operations Director
Juliana Petrikova
Head of European Operations
Orlando Matos
Head of Systems