VASTNED

Company Description

Vastned is a listed European retail property company that invests in premium shopping street locations across the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Spain. The company focuses on high-street retail—the bustling shopping streets in city centers where foot traffic is highest and retail rents are most resilient. Unlike mall or shopping center operators, Vastned specializes in individual retail units on the best shopping streets in established European cities. The company owns 262 retail properties generating €72 million in annual gross rental income, with tenants ranging from fashion retailers and restaurants to service providers. This focus on prime high-street locations insulates Vastned somewhat from e-commerce competition, as physical stores in premium locations serve as brand showcases and experiential destinations. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Vastned has long focused on retail property investment. In late 2025, Vastned merged its separate Dutch and Belgian operations into a single unified company under the Vastned name, with Belgian executive Sven Bosman taking over as CEO of the combined entity. With approximately 30 employees, Vastned is led by CEO Sven Bosman and maintains listings on Euronext Amsterdam. The company benefits from the retail sector's recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, as physical retail has proven more resilient than many predicted. Vastned's strategy continues to emphasize quality over quantity—owning the best properties in the best locations across its four European markets.