Wells Fargo & Company, established in 1852, is a diversified financial services company headquartered in San Francisco, California. It offers a wide range of products and services, including banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance, to individuals, businesses, and institutions worldwide. The company operates through three main segments: Community Banking, Wholesale Banking, and Wealth and Investment Management. Community Banking provides retail banking services such as checking and savings accounts, credit cards, and various lending products. Wholesale Banking offers commercial banking, capital markets, and investment banking services, including corporate loans, lines of credit, and investment banking services. Wealth and Investment Management delivers personalized wealth management, investment, and retirement products and services. Wells Fargo also provides fund administration, middle-office, and operations services to alternative investment managers through its subsidiary, Wells Fargo Global Fund Services. The company operates through approximately 7,400 locations and 13,000 ATMs, with offices in 32 countries and territories.
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Past deals in Real Estate
Segro
Post in 2025
SEGRO is a UK-based Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership, management, and development of modern warehouses and light industrial properties. Established in 1920 and headquartered in London, the company manages approximately 7 million square metres of space valued at over £10 billion. SEGRO's portfolio serves a diverse range of industries and is strategically located in and around major cities and key transportation hubs across the UK and nine other European countries. The firm was founded by Percival Perry and Noel Mobbs, and it continues to focus on meeting the evolving needs of its customers in the logistics and industrial sectors.
Newmark
Post in 2025
Newmark is a comprehensive commercial real estate services firm that provides a wide array of solutions for both property owners and occupiers. The company specializes in leasing and corporate advisory services, investment sales, commercial mortgage brokerage, consulting, appraisal and valuation, project management, and property and facilities management. Its expertise spans various sectors, including office, retail, industrial, multifamily, student housing, hotels, data centers, healthcare, self-storage, land, condominium conversions, subdivisions, and special use properties. By offering an integrated platform, Newmark caters to a diverse clientele that includes some of the largest commercial property owners, real estate developers, and investors, along with Fortune 500 and Forbes Global 2000 companies. Through its focus on anticipating future trends, Newmark aims to deliver valuable insights and solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the real estate market.
Tishman Speyer
Debt Financing in 2025
Tishman Speyer is a prominent real estate developer, owner, and investor with a focus on high-quality residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties in major cities around the globe. The company is recognized for its expertise in property development and management, ensuring efficient operations while prioritizing tenant satisfaction. Tishman Speyer engages a diverse range of global investors, including institutions and private equity, to raise and invest capital for its projects. Through its strategic approach, Tishman Speyer has established a significant presence in the real estate sector, contributing to urban development and revitalization in key markets.
Hilton Grand Vacations
Post in 2024
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. is a timeshare company that develops, markets, and operates vacation ownership resorts primarily under the Hilton Grand Vacations brand. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the company operates in two main segments: Real Estate Sales and Financing, and Resort Operations and Club Management. It offers vacation ownership intervals, manages resorts, and operates a points-based vacation club that serves approximately 326,000 members. In addition to selling vacation ownership interests, Hilton Grand Vacations provides financing for consumer purchases and engages in the rental of inventory made available through ownership exchanges. The company boasts a portfolio of 59 resorts with over 9,500 units across popular destinations, including the Hawaiian Islands, New York City, Orlando, and Las Vegas. Hilton Grand Vacations also offers various services to enhance the vacation experience, such as exchange programs and on-site management services for club resorts.
Tishman Speyer
Debt Financing in 2024
Tishman Speyer is a prominent real estate developer, owner, and investor with a focus on high-quality residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties in major cities around the globe. The company is recognized for its expertise in property development and management, ensuring efficient operations while prioritizing tenant satisfaction. Tishman Speyer engages a diverse range of global investors, including institutions and private equity, to raise and invest capital for its projects. Through its strategic approach, Tishman Speyer has established a significant presence in the real estate sector, contributing to urban development and revitalization in key markets.
Nexus Select Trust
Post in 2024
Nexus Select Trust is a Real Estate Investment Trust focused on owning and investing in income-generating real estate and related assets in India. The Trust operates in accordance with REIT regulations and aims to provide value through its portfolio of properties. In addition to its real estate investments, Nexus Select Trust has developed several solar and hybrid power facilities with a combined capacity of nearly 43 MW, contributing to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. This dual focus on real estate and sustainable energy underscores the Trust's commitment to both financial performance and environmental responsibility.
Hudson’s Bay Company
Post in 2024
Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), founded in 1670, is the oldest company in North America and has evolved into one of the fastest-growing department store retailers globally. The company operates a diverse portfolio of eight retail banners, which include Hudson’s Bay, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Saks OFF 5TH in North America, as well as GALERIA Kaufhof and Galeria INNO in Europe. With over 460 stores and approximately 65,000 employees worldwide, HBC caters to various market segments, offering luxury, better department store, and off-price formats. The recent acquisition of GALERIA Kaufhof Group has further strengthened its European presence. HBC also has substantial investments in real estate joint ventures, collaborating with Simon Property Group in the HBS Global Properties Joint Venture and partnering with RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust in Canada. This strategic focus on enhancing store performance, expanding all-channel offerings, and leveraging real estate assets underlines HBC's growth strategy.
ExchangeRight
Debt Financing in 2024
ExchangeRight is a vertically integrated real estate investment firm that provides real estate investments that target secure capital, stable income, and strategic exits to protect and grow wealth. The firm strategically acquires and manages long-term, net-leased assets backed by investment-grade corporations that operate successfully in the necessity-based retail and healthcare industries. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Pasadena, California.
SmartStop Self Storage
Debt Financing in 2024
SmartStop Self Storage, headquartered in Ladera Ranch, California, specializes in the ownership and operation of self-storage facilities across the United States. It is currently one of the seven largest players in this sector. The company offers a range of storage solutions tailored to diverse needs, including personal storage for households, business storage for commercial clients, office storage, vehicle storage, and student storage.
NorCal SBDC
Grant in 2024
NorCal SBDC is an advisory firm that provides workshops, training, regional programs, finance, restaurant program, and patent services.
Enterprise Community Investment
Grant in 2024
Enterprise Community Partners, founded in 1982 and based in Maryland, focuses on creating affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate-income individuals in diverse communities. As a social enterprise, it leverages its extensive knowledge and policy leadership to enhance local affordable housing development through public-private partnerships. The organization collaborates with financial institutions, governments, community organizations, and other stakeholders to provide equity and debt financing at every stage of housing development. Through these efforts, Enterprise Community Partners aims to multiply the impact of its initiatives, making significant strides in addressing housing challenges across the nation.
W. P. Carey
Post in 2023
W. P. Carey Inc. is a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership of operationally-critical commercial properties. The company boasts a diverse portfolio of approximately 1,215 net lease properties, covering around 142 million square feet, primarily located in the United States, Northern Europe, and Western Europe. Established in 1973, W. P. Carey focuses on long-term net leases with creditworthy tenants across various sectors, including industrial, warehouse, office, retail, and self-storage properties. The company emphasizes stability by structuring leases with built-in rent escalators, which contribute to consistent cash flows. Its operations are divided into Real Estate and Investment Management segments, with the majority of revenue generated from the Real Estate division. W. P. Carey has a long-standing history of delivering reliable dividend income to investors, underscoring its commitment to sound financial practices and strategic growth within the net lease market.
Dreamscape
Debt Financing in 2023
Dreamscape is a real estate company that specializes in residential, retail, hospitality, entertainment and gaming properties development services.
Realty Income
Post in 2023
Realty Income Corporation, known as The Monthly Dividend Company®, is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on providing reliable monthly income to its shareholders. The company generates revenue from a diverse portfolio of over 6,500 properties located across 49 states and Puerto Rico, all leased under long-term agreements with various commercial tenants. Realty Income has a notable track record, having declared 604 consecutive monthly dividends over its 51-year operating history and increasing its dividend 108 times since becoming public in 1994. The firm is recognized as a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index, underscoring its commitment to consistent dividend payouts.
HomeZada
Grant in 2022
HomeZada, Inc. operates a digital home information platform that supports homeowners throughout the entire lifecycle of their property, including ownership, selling, and purchasing. The platform enables users to manage various aspects of homeownership such as home insurance, maintenance schedules, remodeling projects, and financial management. It serves a diverse range of users, including homeowners of single-family homes, townhouses, condos, and estates, as well as real estate agents, home builders, insurance agents, and property managers. HomeZada also offers a professional application that assists these service providers in marketing and delivering services to homeowners. By maintaining a comprehensive digital history of a property, HomeZada allows homeowners to present valuable information when selling their homes, while enabling potential buyers to inherit this data for informed decision-making. Founded in 2010, HomeZada is based in El Dorado Hills, California.
Bilt Rewards
Venture Round in 2022
Bilt Rewards offers a rewards program that allows renters to earn points on rent and create a path towards homeownership. With an alliance of the U.S.' largest real estate owners, Bilt Rewards will enable renters in more than two million units across the country to earn points just by paying rent. Launched in June 2021, Bilt Rewards boasts one of the highest value rewards programs on the market today, including one-to-one point transfers for travel across over 100 major airlines and hotel partners; fitness classes at the country’s top boutique studios; limited-edition and exclusive collections of art and home decorations through the Bilt Collection, and the ability to use points for rent credits or towards a future down payment. Bilt has also partnered with Mastercard and Wells Fargo to create the Bilt Mastercard - the first and only credit card that can be used to pay rent with no fees. In October 2022, Bilt announced a valuation of $1.5 billion following a $150 million growth round to advance its loyalty program and credit card for renters.
Rockrose
Debt Financing in 2022
Rockrose is a NYC owner-builder-manager with a name for architectural excellence, sensitivity to neighborhoods.
Miami Foundation
Grant in 2022
The Miami Foundation is an independent non-profit organization established in 1967, based in Miami, Florida. It focuses on addressing social issues such as illiteracy, hunger, homelessness, poverty, and the arts. Recently, the foundation launched the Miami Open for Business project, aimed at supporting small, historically disadvantaged, minority business owners in Miami-Dade County. This initiative seeks to help these entrepreneurs acquire essential assets, including property, equipment, and technology, to foster generational wealth and resilience. Funding from Wells Fargo is instrumental in assisting small, minority-led NGOs and businesses in their growth and sustainability efforts. The foundation's executive management team oversees the management of its assets to further its mission.
Maxwell Financial Labs
Series B in 2021
Maxwell Financial Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2015. The company has developed a comprehensive platform that facilitates connections among home buyers, real estate agents, and lenders. Its Mortgage Optimization Platform streamlines the entire mortgage loan process, from the initial application to the secondary market. By offering a suite of technology-driven solutions, Maxwell Financial Labs aims to provide local lending teams with a competitive edge, enabling them to better serve their communities and enhance access to homeownership. The company focuses on empowering non-depository mortgage banks, credit unions, brokers, and local banks to leverage its innovations for improved customer experiences and operational efficiency.
Bilt Rewards
Seed Round in 2021
Bilt Rewards offers a rewards program that allows renters to earn points on rent and create a path towards homeownership. With an alliance of the U.S.' largest real estate owners, Bilt Rewards will enable renters in more than two million units across the country to earn points just by paying rent. Launched in June 2021, Bilt Rewards boasts one of the highest value rewards programs on the market today, including one-to-one point transfers for travel across over 100 major airlines and hotel partners; fitness classes at the country’s top boutique studios; limited-edition and exclusive collections of art and home decorations through the Bilt Collection, and the ability to use points for rent credits or towards a future down payment. Bilt has also partnered with Mastercard and Wells Fargo to create the Bilt Mastercard - the first and only credit card that can be used to pay rent with no fees. In October 2022, Bilt announced a valuation of $1.5 billion following a $150 million growth round to advance its loyalty program and credit card for renters.
Mynd
Series C in 2020
Mynd is a technology-driven property management company specializing in single-family rental properties. It offers a suite of services, including property marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, and accounting, to help investment property owners efficiently manage their assets and maximize returns. The company leverages technology and data analytics to enhance property performance, ensure timely communication, and provide property owners with real-time information and financial reports via its digital platforms.
STAG Industrial
Post in 2019
STAG Industrial, Inc. is a self-administered and self-managed real estate company that specializes in the acquisition, ownership, and management of single-tenant industrial properties across the United States. The company primarily targets Class B industrial properties, focusing on those with purchase prices exceeding $5 million, primarily located in secondary markets. Its portfolio mainly consists of warehouse and distribution buildings, with additional assets in manufacturing and flex/office spaces. STAG Industrial generates nearly all of its income from rental revenue, with a significant portion derived from properties situated in Midwestern and Eastern U.S. cities. The company serves a diverse clientele, including air freight and logistics companies, which underscores the critical role its properties play in supporting tenants' business operations.
Cushman & Wakefield
Debt Financing in 2017
Cushman & Wakefield is a prominent real estate services firm founded in 1917 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company specializes in commercial real estate leasing and offers a comprehensive range of services, including retail investment, energy management, financial consulting, tax reporting, and debt services. In addition to these offerings, Cushman & Wakefield provides consulting and valuation services, assisting clients with real estate portfolio management, mergers and acquisitions integration, workplace strategy, market-entry advisory, project feasibility studies, and development strategy. The firm is recognized for its expertise in delivering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of its clients in the real estate sector.
STORE Capital
Post in 2016
STORE Capital is a real estate investment company founded in 2011 by a group of six executives with extensive experience in the industry. The firm specializes in providing innovative lease financing solutions tailored for real estate-intensive businesses, helping them free up capital and enhance wealth. By focusing on the middle market, STORE Capital addresses the long-term capital needs of its clients, offering them efficient access to stable, long-term investment options. The company's commitment to being a reliable and supportive investor positions it as a leader in the net lease sector.
The Ensign Group
Post in 2016
The Ensign Group is a provider of post-acute healthcare services in the United States, operating a network of skilled nursing and rehabilitative care facilities. With 103 skilled nursing facilities, five home health operations, and three hospice services across multiple states, including Arizona, California, and Texas, the company is focused on delivering quality care. Its regional subsidiaries manage a range of services, including assisted living and mobile ancillary care. A significant portion of the company’s revenue is derived from Medicare and Medicaid programs. Ensign also engages in property management through its captive real estate investment trust, which leases properties to skilled nursing and assisted living operations. The company continues to grow by acquiring additional healthcare services and facilities, enhancing its ability to serve diverse patient needs across the country.
Roostify
Venture Round in 2015
Roostify, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a digital mortgage platform aimed at enhancing the home lending experience. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company serves a diverse clientele that includes enterprise banks, independent brokers, and various lending institutions. Roostify's platform streamlines the loan application process by digitizing the entire application-to-closing workflow, allowing borrowers to apply for mortgages easily while facilitating seamless communication and document sharing among all parties involved. Originally known as Blue Igloo, Inc., the company rebranded to Roostify in July 2015, reflecting its commitment to transforming the lending landscape.
Hersha Hospitality Trust
Post in 2014
Hersha Hospitality Trust is a real estate investment trust primarily focused on the ownership and operation of upscale hotels in urban gateway markets across the Eastern United States and select metropolitan areas. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, the company manages a portfolio of high-quality hotels strategically located in city centers, including markets such as New York City, Boston, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Miami, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Hersha Hospitality Trust generates revenue through hotel operations and other related activities. As a self-advised REIT, the company adheres to the Internal Revenue Code's requirement to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to stockholders to avoid income tax liabilities.
T5 Data Centers
Debt Financing in 2013
T5 Data Centers specializes in building, owning, and operating server-ready data centers across North America, catering to the needs of corporate users. The company offers customizable and reliable computing environments designed to support mission-critical applications. Their facilities feature robust designs with redundant power and telecommunications systems, ensuring high availability and reliability. T5 provides enterprise colocation services, enabling organizations to efficiently manage their data needs while minimizing operational costs. With a focus on state-of-the-art technology and scalable solutions, T5 Data Centers aims to deliver peace of mind to clients regarding the performance and reliability of their critical applications.
The Ensign Group
Post in 2013
The Ensign Group is a provider of post-acute healthcare services in the United States, operating a network of skilled nursing and rehabilitative care facilities. With 103 skilled nursing facilities, five home health operations, and three hospice services across multiple states, including Arizona, California, and Texas, the company is focused on delivering quality care. Its regional subsidiaries manage a range of services, including assisted living and mobile ancillary care. A significant portion of the company’s revenue is derived from Medicare and Medicaid programs. Ensign also engages in property management through its captive real estate investment trust, which leases properties to skilled nursing and assisted living operations. The company continues to grow by acquiring additional healthcare services and facilities, enhancing its ability to serve diverse patient needs across the country.
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