Berggruen Holdings was founded in 1984 and is the direct investment vehicle of The Nicolas Berggruen Charitable Trust, estimated to exceed $3 billion. It invests its proprietary capital which allows for flexibility in financing, swift investment decisions and longer investment horizons.

Typical investments range from US$ 20 million to $100 million in a single transaction. Berggruen believes in a partnership philosophy wherein works closely with existing management teams, developers and asset managers.