The I Seville Global Investment Forum has brought together eight major investment platforms managing over €40 billion in assets, aiming to enhance the international appeal of the city.
Eight of the leading national and international investment funds participated this Monday in the first edition of the Seville Global Investment Forum, a meeting organised by Sevilla City One and Meridiana in collaboration with Caja Rural del Sur and Urbanitae. Among the attending firms are Azora, Catella Asset Management Iberia, Arcano Partners, Marquee Capital, Merkel Asset Management, Lagoom Living, Axon Partners Group, and Castellana Properties, which collectively manage over €40 billion in assets. The event served to present investors with the opportunities the city offers in areas such as housing, logistics, technological innovation, aerospace industry, tourism, and urban regeneration.
The day, which took place at the Seville City Hall, was presided over by the president of the Plenary, Manuel María Alés del Pueyo, and the delegate for Economy, Álvaro Pimentel. Representatives from the Junta de Andalucía, the University of Seville, Sevilla TechPark, and the Free Trade Zone of Seville, as well as companies such as Grupo Insur, Metrovacesa, LandCo, Caralca, Ghenova, Aedas Homes, Arthur Andersen, and Beon World Wide also attended. The forum is part of a strategy to boost the Seville brand, attract business projects and international investment, and generate skilled employment.
During the institutional reception and subsequent executive lunch, investors analysed opportunities related to urban development, housing, the digital economy, sustainability, and talent acquisition. The president of Sevilla City One, Rafael Miranda, advocated for the need to strengthen the city’s international positioning to compete for investment and talent, and announced that Seville is working to increase its presence at forums like MIPIM, held in Cannes. Meanwhile, the delegate for Economy, Álvaro Pimentel, emphasised public-private collaboration as a tool to promote economic development.
The CEO of Meridiana and official representative of MIPIM in Iberia, Albert Castro, highlighted the importance of internationalisation to establish Seville within the international investment circuit. From Urbanitae, its Director of Institutional Relations, José María Gómez-Acebo, pointed out that the city is awakening investors' interest due to its ability to combine growth, talent, and quality of life. The Deputy General Director of Caja Rural del Sur, José María Vera, underscored the need to generate trust to facilitate capital inflow.
The I Seville Global Investment Forum is born with the intention of consolidating itself as a stable platform for meetings between administrations, companies, and investors. Its promoters plan to repeat the experience annually to strengthen Seville’s positioning among the main metropolitan areas of southern Europe. The initiative is part of a strategy aimed at projecting an image of the city linked to innovation and competitiveness, in a context where other Andalusian capitals like Málaga are also competing to attract foreign investment. According to data from the latest report by consultancy firm CBRE, Seville attracted 15% more real estate investment in 2025 than the previous year, reflecting the growing interest of international capital in the city.
The next milestone in Seville's investment agenda will be its participation in MIPIM 2026, where the main urban development and regeneration projects of the city will be presented. Companies interested in learning about investment opportunities can contact Sevilla City One through its website.
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