Natland invests together with WOOD & Company in a shopping centre and office complex in Slovakia

10.7.2025

Natland Investment Group becomes a co-investor and partner of WOOD & Co. in the acquisition of the VIVO! shopping centre and myhive office buildings in Bratislava. This is a complex project with a total lettable area of 70,000 m² and a 3,200 m² plot of land for potential residential development.The acquisition of the VIVO! shopping centre and myhive was also approved by WOOD & Co. by the Slovak Antitrust Authority, with the second phase of the transaction planned for the end of 2026.

For Natland Group, this investment is another activity on the Slovak market, this time inreal estate and income property investments. “We believe inthe potential and attractiveness of this investment supported by our own experience and the knowledge and expertise of our partner WOOD & Co. in the real estatesegment,” he says, commenting oninvestment cooperation Tomáš Balvín, Investment Manager for Real Estate of Natland Group.
Co-investment with the investment group WOOD & Co. is an example of active cooperation and creation of joint-venture groups with strong market players not only in the Czech Republic but also abroad, which have added value for both parties and the project itself.

Natland Group’s investment appetite on the Slovak market does not end with the Bratislava project. “We see other interesting projects in Slovakia, especially inBratislava, and it is not just about development or income property. We are equally open to further cooperation and partnership in investments that offer interesting appreciation,” he adds.

The Bratislava shopping centre will undergo a revitalisation as part of the WOOD & Co. portfolio, which, in addition to significant investments, will also include optimisation of the tenant mix with an emphasis on local services and other activities. At the same time, the construction of another residential tower with approximately 250 apartments is planned for the site. “Our aim is to transform the mall into a modern local community centre that better reflects the needs of the surrounding communities and adds value to them,” said Martin Šmigura, Local partner of WOOD & Company for Slovakia.

“The value of properties held by real estate funds is currently stable and is expected to grow. With the expected growth in real estate values, it can be expected that the attractiveness of real estate investments will grow further in the coming years. Our long-term strategy is to have a stable and diversified portfolio of dozens of projects, which creates an attractive investment opportunity for the Natland Group itself as well as for our partners and clients,” adds Milan Khýn, Investment Manager Funds&Funding Natland groups.

 

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