Prof. Dr. John Davidson Joins as Strategic Advisor for Real Estate Expansion
ZURICH,9 January 2026 - Instimatch Global AG («IMG»), the world's first primary market for money market deposits, announces a strategic appointment that marks its deliberate expansion into the real estate sector. Prof. Dr. John Davidson, a distinguished expert in real estate investments and private markets, joins the company as Strategic Advisor.
Strategic expansion into real estate
This appointment underscores IMG's strategic move to deepen its presence in the real estate sector, a market the company is uniquely positioned to serve. With its established digital infrastructure connecting institutional investors with funding opportunities, IMG is predestined to bridge the gap between borrowing entities in the real estate sector and national and international liquidity providers seeking efficient, transparent liquidity solutions.
Prof.Dr. Davidson brings exceptional academic and industry credentials to this expansion. He serves as Head of multiple real estate education programs and directs key real estate research, study, and conference initiatives at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. His expertise focuses on real estate investments, private markets, and asset management, supported by an extensive publication record in practitioner-oriented outlets. In addition to his academic leadership, he holds prominent board and advisory roles with Deutsche Finance Group and the Fundamenta Group Investment Foundation, bridging rigorous research with institutional investment practice.
Bridging institutional investors and real estate asset managers through a digital marketplace.
The collaboration with Prof. Dr. Davidson underlines IMG’s commitment to broadening its institutional network and deepening its expertise in the real estate market. His deep understanding of capital flows between traditional and alternative markets will support IMG in shaping the next phase of its digital marketplace for institutional liquidity.
“John Davidson will help us advance our strategy to bridge institutionalinvestors and real estate asset managers in search of efficient, non-bank andbank funding solutions through our digital trading platform,” said AndreasZimmermann, CFO of IMG.
Prof. Dr. Davidson added: “Instimatch Global’s technology and networkhave the potential to reshape how institutions source and allocate liquidity. Iam pleased to contribute to its mission of modernizing institutional moneymarkets and private asset connectivity.”