StudentSpace secures PLN 177.8 mln from Bank Pekao for three facilities in Krakow

StudentSpace has secured PLN 177.8 million in financing from Bank Pekao to develop three student housing projects in Kraków, Griffin Capital Partners announced. These facilities, set to open for the next academic year, will accommodate over 1,200 students. Founded in 2024, StudentSpace focuses on acquiring land for future projects and currently has a portfolio of six developments totaling 2,800 beds—three in Kraków and three in Warsaw.
The joint venture, created by Signal Capital Partners, Griffin Capital Partners, and Echo Investment, aims to deliver 5,000 modern, energy‑efficient private student beds in Poland’s key academic cities within 3–5 years. Signal Capital holds 70% of the JV, with Griffin as investment manager and Echo as the project’s developer.