Effective January 1, 2025, this partnership will connect the two firms with a shared commitment to exceptional client service and innovation. The collaboration will enable them to exchange insights and create new opportunities, combining OPTIN's extensive market knowledge in Austria with iO Partners' expertise and international network to provide tailored solutions for a diverse range of clients.

As part of this partnership, OPTIN's brand identity will also evolve to reflect this collaboration and will be known as OPTIN iO moving forward.

Both organizations are united by a common approach: a focus on delivering value through individualized advisory processes designed to address the specific needs of each client. The partnership also reflects a shared belief in leveraging specialist expertise and a strong network to navigate complex challenges and unlock new possibilities for clients.

“This partnership is a meaningful step forward in iO Partners' journey to expand our geographical reach while maintaining our commitment to innovation and excellence,” said Charles Boudet, CEO of iO Partners. “By combining our entrepreneurial spirit with cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights, we aim to set new standards in real estate advisory across the region, making a lasting impact on the clients and communities we serve.”

“We are delighted to join forces with iO Partners, a forward-thinking company that aligns with our vision for the future of real estate advisory. By combining our deep-rooted expertise in the Austrian market with iO Partners' innovative and broad international network, we are confident this partnership will create fresh opportunities and deliver tangible value for our clients,” said David Breitwieser, Alexander Fenzl and Felix Zekely, the Management Team of OPTIN.

iO Partners is the CEE preferred partner of JLL, one of the largest international real estate service providers in the world. With this collaboration, iO reinforces its mission to provide smarter consultancy solutions that make decision-making easier and enhance clients' lives, helping them achieve their goals efficiently and effectively.