People Property Place #121 Carlo Matta - CEO of Nido Living
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Apr 17, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Carlo Matta, CEO of Nido Living and a seasoned real estate expert, shares his transformative journey from architect to developer. He discusses the challenges and strategies of expanding student housing across Europe, emphasizing the significance of people and unique offerings. Carlo reflects on his bold decision to return to university at 34 and the importance of curiosity in team culture. He also tackles market expectations and the balance between standardization and local preferences, as well as insights on rent control and emerging markets.
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Networking Leads to CA Ventures Role
- Living in New York, Carlo met a contact who later offered him a role to lead student housing expansion in Europe.
- This opportunity brought him back to London to launch the CA Ventures European platform in 2018.
US vs Europe Student Housing
- The US leads student housing with mature vertical platforms managing development, operations, and investment.
- Europe lags but is evolving, benefiting from US lessons and growing interest in the sector.
Value of Vertical Integration
- Vertical integration of development, management, and leasing is key in student housing success.
- Operations teams provide crucial market feedback ensuring buildings are leaseable and profitable.