Close-up of textured sand with soft wave patterns along shoreline.

Equity Stake Financing

Your equity lending needs can be complex. Our tailored equity stake lending expertise means we can help you to secure financing against your equity holdings without having to liquidate them.


We have a dedicated team experienced in implementing complex equity lending transactions.

 

By working in close partnership with you, we can take into account your personal objectives, timeframe and available collateral to tailor your lending solution to your specific circumstances. 

 

What sets us apart?

  • Our ability to finance liquid assets and structure loans against less liquid assets such as real estate, private aircraft, yachts, concentrated listed equity positions, private corporate investments, alternatives, sports teams or fine art.(1)
  • Our global liquidity capabilities are extensive, covering multiple onshore and offshore locations and domiciles, all supported by the vast Deutsche Bank network.
  • Our strong commitment to tailored solutions, with our financing specialists fully dedicated to crafting custom lending options that meet your specific needs.

Footnotes

1.

Subject to proper financial disclosures and necessary valuations.

Our Solutions

picto-liquidy-asset-column.png
  • Liquid Asset Financing

  • Our expertise in liquid asset financing can assist you in managing your liquidity needs and optimising your portfolio's risk/return profile.

picto-real-estate-financing.png
  • Financing Real Estate Investment

  • We can help you finance your new real estate investment, whether your interests are in commercial or residential property.

picto-structured-column.png
  • Structured Financing Solutions

  • Our specialised structured finance solutions are designed to assist you in securing financing against a wide range of collateral, or a combination of different types.

picto-sports-financing.png
  • Sports Financing

  • Tailored financing solutions for the global sports sector. We help clients realise strategic ambitions in an industry defined by scale, prestige, and rapid evolution.

Stories from our network

navigating yacht ownership

How we work

A strategic perspective on yacht financing

For many ultra high net worth individuals and families, yacht ownership sits at the intersection of lifestyle priorities and long-term balance-sheet management.

Jun. 10, 2026


Luxury Italian real estate

Feature article

La Dolce Vita: Italian real estate for globally mobile UHNW families – resilience, lifestyle and value

Italian luxury real estate combines resilient pricing with lifestyle appeal across prime locations shaped by history and understated glamour. We examine why this continues to attract ultra-high-net-worth buyers.

Jun. 03, 2026


cityscape

Feature article

Stewardship in a fragmented world: geopolitical implications for family offices

Family offices have historically been well-placed to remain patient and ride out short-term volatility, but even they are contending with the complexity of an increasingly fragmented world.

May. 27, 2026


managing wealth across borders desktop

How we work

How a private bank can help clients manage cross-border complexity

For internationally mobile clients, cross-border real estate and investment portfolios can create friction at exactly the moment speed and certainty matter most. A coordinated approach can help simplify execution across jurisdiction.

May. 18, 2026


family office investment strategy

Feature article

A patient approach: how family offices invest for the very long term

When it comes to achieving multi-generational goals, the ability of family offices to deploy patient capital and take a truly long-term view is critical.

May. 14, 2026


International sports acquisitions

How we work

A long play – matching sports investors with strategic assets worldwide

Sports assets are attracting sophisticated investors seeking global opportunities, clear investment horizons and potentially uncorrelated returns – but understanding the risks entailed is crucial.

May. 13, 2026


sports investing global hausbank desktop

How we work

How a Global Hausbank approach could provide value for sports investors

With valuations rising and new investors entering the market, sports acquisitions demand the integrated balance sheet strength and global reach of a unified cross-bank approach.

Apr. 21, 2026


edna report desktop

Measuring ocean biodiversity

Advancing Ocean knowledge: Our eDNA partnership

Our partnership has conducted eDNA testing in seven Ocean locations. In this report we explain the use of eDNA and summarise our findings so far.

Apr. 21, 2026


Luxury real estate ES

Feature article

A place in the sun: the enduring appeal of Spanish luxury real estate

Spain sits at an intersection of global mobility, resilient real assets, long-term capital preservation and security – a combination that continues to draw sophisticated international wealth to its luxury property market.

Mar. 27, 2026


Sports assets web

Feature article

When capital meets competition – unlocking potential value in sports investing

Arjun Nagarkatti, Head of Private Bank – US & Europe International at Deutsche Bank, explains why, far from being vanity projects, sports investments potentially offer a strategic opportunity for uncorrelated returns.

Mar. 25, 2026


Paris cross border wealth

How we work

Case study: simplifying cross-border wealth through integrated banking

We explore how integrated banking expertise helped a client secure tax efficient financing for a prime Paris acquisition with a solution built on understanding their full cross-border portfolio and risk profile.

Mar. 24, 2026


Wealth manager family office desktop

Feature article

What should family offices look for in a wealth manager?

Rising complexity in the family office landscape demands institutional discipline, strategic clarity and cross border expertise in every decision.

Mar. 16, 2026


edna desktop humpback monterey bay

Measuring ocean biodiversity

eDNA and the wonders of Monterey Bay

Monterey Bay, in northern California, is beautiful both above and below the waterline. It supports remarkable marine biodiversity. So we expected our most recent round of eDNA testing there to show some exciting results – and it did.

Mar. 09, 2026


innovative finance desktop

How we work

Innovative finance: unlocking strategic liquidity for private equity professionals

We explore the role of a private bank in providing access to flexible leverage and supporting private equity professionals across the J-curve.

Mar. 09, 2026


Sunrise casting warm light over a misty field with trees and branches framing the landscape.

How we work

Building resilience: how we supported a family office’s long-term vision

How Deutsche Bank Private Bank partnered with a long established family office to strengthen portfolio resilience, navigate rising geopolitical uncertainty, and stay confidently invested through turbulent markets.

Mar. 06, 2026


rethinking family office desktop

Expert opinion

The art of letting go: ownership vs management in the changing family office landscape

In a changing and volatile landscape, family offices are rethinking ownership and control. Salman Mahdi, Global Vice Chairman of Deutsche Bank Private Bank, explores how families can adapt without losing purpose.

Mar. 02, 2026


global real estate five key trends for family offices in 2026

Expert opinion

Global real estate: five key trends for family offices in 2026

Saydam Salaheddin, Global Head of Real Estate Lending at Deutsche Bank Private Bank, shares five themes shaping the global real estate landscape for family offices in 2026.

Feb. 22, 2026


hospitality finance desktop

Expert opinion

Hospitality’s post-COVID boom: where experiences, capital and global wealth converge

The hospitality sector's post-pandemic uplift reflects a fundamental shift in how, why and where people travel, with experiences, emotional value and emerging market demand reshaping the sector’s economics. Read more.

Feb. 04, 2026


real estate lending desktop

How we work

Navigating the complexity of cross-border residential real estate lending

In today’s international property market, wealthy individuals and families increasingly require solutions that span multiple jurisdictions, diverse legal systems and varied regulatory expectations. Learn how a private bank can help manage these complexities.

Jan. 28, 2026


new york city harbor edna

Measuring ocean biodiversity

New York harbour secrets: eels and eDNA

Following eDNA testing at multiple locations around the world with our partners the SailGP Germany team and NatureMetrics, we returned to New York one year on to discover what our 2025 eDNA survey reveals about the city's underwater inhabitants.

Oct. 28, 2025


See More


The products and services described on this page are not appropriate for everyone, so you should make a decision based on your financial, legal and tax situation after consultation with your tax and legal advisors. Deutsche Bank does not provide accounting, tax or legal advice to its clients. This information is not financial advice or a solicitation. 

This is not a commitment by Deutsche Bank AG or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates (collectively referred to as “Deutsche Bank” or “Bank”) to make any loan. Loan transactions are subject to (i) the Bank’s due diligence procedures, including but not limited to “know your customer” policies, (ii) satisfaction with the proposed borrower’s financial position, legal structure, ownership and management, (iii) review and approval by the appropriate credit departments, (iv) internal lending and collateral limits, (v) compliance with applicable laws and regulations in effect from time to time and (vi) the execution and delivery of approved documentation for the transaction in form and substance acceptable to the Bank and its counsel. The Bank’s lending programs are subject to periodic review and change without prior notice. Where applicable, additional loan-related and closing costs may include, but are not limited to, title insurance, document preparation and attorney’s fees. 

Investing with borrowed money contains risk. No assurance can be given that investors’ investment objectives will be achieved, or that investors will receive a return of all or part of their investment. Investments using borrowed money are suitable only for persons who can afford to lose their entire investments. Before investing, prospective investors should carefully consider these risks and others, such as borrowing costs, repayment terms, and liquidity. 

In Europe, Middle East and Africa as well as in Asia Pacific this material is considered marketing material, but this is not the case in the U.S.

The value of an investment can fall as well as rise and you might not get back the amount originally invested at any point in time. Your capital may be at risk.

No assurance can be given that any forecast or target can be achieved. Forecasts are based on assumptions, estimates, opinions and hypothetical models which may prove to be incorrect. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Performance refers to a nominal value based on price gains/losses and does not take into account inflation. Inflation will have a negative impact on the purchasing power of this nominal monetary value. Depending on the current level of inflation, this may lead to a real loss in value, even if the nominal performance of the investment is positive.

This web page is not an offer to buy a security or enter into any transaction. The products, services, information and/or materials contained within these web pages may not be available for residents of certain jurisdictions. Please consider the sales restrictions relating to the products or services in question for further information. Deutsche Bank does not give tax or legal advice; prospective investors should seek advice from their own tax advisers and/or lawyers before entering into any investment.