Hans-Christian Zappel

Hans-Christian “Gigi” Zappel is the Founder and CEO of IMMO, a tech-driven residential real estate investment platform based in London.

Education

• He holds a B.A. in Management Studies and Finance from the University of St.Gallen (2004-2008).13
• He also has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2006-2007).13

Professional Background

• Before founding IMMO, Zappel was the Co-Founder of KNOMI, a role he held from July 2012 to May 2016.12
• He worked as an investor in distressed/special situations at Davidson Kempner Capital Management from October 2010 to March 2012.12
• Zappel has experience in restructuring and M&A, having worked at Morgan Stanley in both the M&A German Coverage team in Frankfurt (September 2007 - June 2009) and in the restructuring and M&A department in London (June 2009 - October 2010).1

IMMO

• Founded in 2017, IMMO is a PropTech company that aims to revolutionize the real estate investment and rental market. The company has raised significant funding, including Europe’s largest-ever PropTech Series B round of over €70 million in 2022.24
• IMMO uses Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to manage the entire real estate value chain, from capital sourcing and underwriting to acquisitions, retrofitting, and property management. The company is currently involved in a £1 billion initiative to retrofit 3,000 homes in the UK.2

Recognition

• Zappel was recognized as one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Europe in 2016, highlighting his innovative work and entrepreneurial achievements.12

Languages and Location

• He is based in London, United Kingdom, and has native or bilingual proficiency in German, full professional proficiency in English, and limited working proficiency in Spanish.1

Zappel's leadership at IMMO has been instrumental in transforming the residential real estate investment landscape, particularly through the integration of advanced technologies and a comprehensive approach to property management.