CBRE Investment Management traces its origins to 1773, when William Ellis began an upholder-and-appraiser business in London; the modern firm later grew through a series of real estate and investment management combinations, including the 2011 merger that formed CBRE Global Investors, the former name used before the current CBRE Investment Management brand. The company focuses on real assets investment management, with an emphasis on real estate and infrastructure across a range of strategies and risk profiles. Its platform covers investment solutions that include real estate and infrastructure, supported by a global operating model and a broad team structure. The firm is a real assets manager with a long operating history and a global market presence.