Thomas Kipka

Senior Investment Manager at Helaba Invest

Interviewee

Dr. Thomas Kipka is an Investment Manager in the Transactions & Strategy Real Assets team at Helaba Invest, where he focuses on infrastructure and private equity investments for institutional investors. His work spans the full investment cycle, from identifying and assessing investment opportunities to manager selection, due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio construction. In addition to primary fund investments, Thomas is involved in secondary transactions and selected co-investment opportunities.

His broad exposure to infrastructure and private equity strategies has given him a deep understanding of private market structures, investment processes and evolving market dynamics.

Prior to joining Helaba Invest in 2024, Thomas worked in institutional investment management and cross-border transaction advisory. He holds a Ph.D. from Maastricht University, an LL.M. and an LL.B., and is a certified Luxembourg tax expert.