We’re proud to be the first certified B corp in the PBSA sector; privately owned and operated by an experienced team of specialists.
mys was formed out of a desire to leverage our deep knowledge and understanding of the sector in order to generate strong returns for investors by acquiring, sweating, and exiting investments. As mys we continue our proven track record of developing, asset-managing and operating PBSA and delivering superior returns for investors.
Our proven track record
Knightsbridge Student Housing
As Co-Managing Director of mys, David Mathewson served as a lead site finder for Oaktree-backed Knightsbridge Student Housing, culminating in a successful investor exit through portfolio and platform sale to Sovereign Wealth Fund GIC in 2016.
Straits Capitol
Mys Co-Managing Directors Murdo Mcilhagger and David Mathewson founded Singapore Press Holdings-backed Straits Capitol in 2018, growing AUM from £0 to over £850m with 9,000 beds under management before achieving a successful exit in 2022 through sale to a Temasek-majority consortium.
Establishing of mys
Following Straits Capitol’s successful 2022 exit, Murdo and David were selected by FTSE 100 constituent abrdn for a joint PBSA venture where they assembled the specialized mys team that enhanced investor asset values and drove company growth.
mys buyout
In 2024, Murdo and David completed a management buyout of mys, taking the company independent with appointments spanning Asset Management, Operational, and Development Management instructions.
Our purpose is our common thread. It starts with our why.
Do, better. That’s our philosophy. Our why. That means doing better by actively making decisions that are good for people and the planet, and good for business. One tiny decision at a time.
