Bartra Capital, headquartered in Dublin and founded in 2015 by Richard Barrett, is a privately owned property development and investment group focused on large-scale real estate projects across Ireland, with a core emphasis on the greater Dublin area. The company was established in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, aiming to address infrastructural deficits, particularly in housing, healthcare, and renewable energy.
Bartra manages a development portfolio valued at approximately €2 billion, with ongoing construction projects worth over €500 million. Its Dublin-based team consists of about 35 professionals, supported by seasoned managers with extensive Irish and international experience. The company has a global footprint, operating sister firms in four Middle Eastern and Asian cities, and is notably active in the Irish Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP), having returned over €90 million to IIP investors by 2022.
Bartra’s activities are broad, including social and private housing, nursing homes, co-living schemes, and commercial property. One notable milestone was the development and subsequent €161 million sale of Bartra Healthcare’s portfolio, consisting of three purpose-built nursing homes and a transitional care unit, to Belgian REIT Aedifica. Bartra remains involved in the operation of these facilities under long-term leases.
Current projects include social housing developments at several sites such as Stoneybatter and Santry, as well as commercial ventures like the Citywest Business Campus. The group has also pioneered long-term enhanced lease agreements with Dublin local authorities, focusing on delivering properties that meet both commercial and social needs.