PB

Peter Bansuk Kim

Managing Director, The Central • PropTech Founder • Startup Advisory & Early Stage VC

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Work Experience

  • Managing Director

    2024

    • A pioneering asset class that seamlessly blends residential living with hospitality. • Crafting an advanced hospitality operating system specifically designed for serviced apartments.

  • Founding Managing Partner

    2023

    • Providing Solutions for Ventures in Hospitality & PropTech • Pre-seed Investments

2017 - 2024

  • Co-Founder (Exited)

    2019 - 2024

    • Launched Arca in Luxembourg pre-COVID, bootstrapping the company from €200 in initial capital to over €3 million in ARR, achieving EBITDA positivity within four years. • Expanded the portfolio to over 100 active units in Luxembourg and Amsterdam, supported by an international team of 20, while developing robust operational, technological, financial, HR, and governance infrastructures. • Secured recurring demand from Fortune 500 companies and relocation firms, positioning Arca as a key corporate housing provider in Luxembourg. • Developed Luxembourg's first 5-star serviced apartment sub-brand for UHNWIs requiring extended serviced stays, and achieved the highest industry RevPAR in Luxembourg throughout 2023.

  • Founder, CEO

    2017 - 2019

    • Built the vision for Arca’s MVP and successfully launched in Milan, strategically targeting the student housing market to establish a foothold for scalable growth. • Deployed critical tech stacks, including PMS and internal management systems, while assembling a core team of five and formulating growth strategies to drive market penetration and scalability.

  • Real Estate Investments

    2020 - 2021

    • Conducted comprehensive analysis of core, value-added, and opportunistic real estate investment deals across India, the US, and Japan, with a strong focus on hospitality sectors (hotels, student housing, senior housing) and commercial ground leasing. • Developed a detailed investor pitch book on Indian REITs and contributed to the successful launch of a new ESG fund.

2020 - 2021

  • Real Estate Development

    2020 - 2021

    • Developed a mixed-use residential community in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.