Starwood Capital Group

Starwood Capital Group is a private investment firm that specializes in global real estate, focusing on a diverse range of asset classes and investment strategies. Since its inception in 1991, the firm has invested $11.8 billion in equity across various sectors, including office, retail, industrial, multifamily, hotels, and land. Its portfolio includes approximately 41.7 million square feet of office space, 27.5 million square feet of retail, 12 million square feet of industrial properties, and 69,000 multifamily and condominium units. Additionally, Starwood Capital manages 2,180 hotels, 40,000 acres of land, and 670 discrete debt investments. The firm also engages in seed funding, buyouts, acquisitions, and restructuring, allowing it to adaptively shift among asset classes and geographies to facilitate growth and investment opportunities.

Bakari Adams

Managing Director and Head of Starwood Impact Investors

Cody Bradshaw

Managing Director, Head of European Hotels

Sarah Broughton

Managing Director, COO and CFO for Europe

Jeff Dishner

President, COO

Christopher D. Graham

Senior Managing Director and Head of Global Investment Strategy

David Smith

Managing Director, Acquisitions, Europe

Barry Sternlicht

Chairman and CEO

33 past transactions

Exowatt

Series A in 2025
Exowatt is a next-generation renewable energy company that specializes in providing sustainable energy solutions for commercial and industrial applications. The company develops a modular full-stack energy system that consists of a heat collector, a heat battery, and a heat engine. This innovative system is designed to deliver dispatchable power and heat, ensuring that energy is consistently available to meet the demands of energy-intensive operations, such as data centers. By focusing on modularity and efficiency, Exowatt aims to enhance the accessibility and reliability of renewable energy, facilitating a transition towards more sustainable energy practices in various industries.

Lockall

Private Equity Round in 2024
Lockall, based in Paris, France, specializes in innovative real estate solutions, primarily focusing on secure and convenient access management. The company offers a range of products designed to enhance safety and streamline property access for both residential and commercial properties. Their services cater to the needs of property owners and managers, aiming to provide secure and efficient access control solutions.

PERCHWELL

Series B in 2024
Perchwell is a data and workflow platform tailored for the residential real estate industry. It provides tools that facilitate real-time market analysis and insights, allowing brokers to access and manage listing data effectively. The platform also supports features such as scheduled home viewings and client collaboration, which empower real estate professionals to make informed decisions and deliver timely advice to their clients. By integrating these functionalities, Perchwell enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of real estate transactions.

ESR

Private Equity Round in 2024
ESR is a prominent logistics real estate developer, owner, and operator in the Asia-Pacific region, concentrating on major metropolitan areas tied to consumption and global trade. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the company was established in January 2016 through the merger of e-Shang and Redwood Group. It manages over eight million square meters of gross floor area across key markets, including China, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea, and is recognized as a leading third-party landlord for prominent e-commerce companies and logistics providers. ESR's growth is driven by increasing demand for e-commerce, enhanced supply chain efficiencies, and the consolidation of third-party logistics services. The company benefits from significant backing by notable global investors and has expanded its operations through strategic investments and partnerships, positioning itself as a key player in the logistics real estate sector.

Obsidian Capital

Venture Round in 2024
Obsidian Capital Partners are multifamily real estate specialists in South and Midwest secondary markets.

Echelon Data Centres

Private Equity Round in 2024
Echelon Data Centres is a European data center operator that specializes in developing large-scale data center campuses. The company is dedicated to providing essential data infrastructure in a sustainable and ethical manner. Echelon offers a range of services, from powered shells to fully customized fit-outs, enabling clients to meet their current data needs while also reserving capacity for future expansion. This approach ensures that clients have access to substantial resources that can support the increasing global demand for data and computing services.

Higharc

Series B in 2024
Higharc, Inc. is a technology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2018. It offers a comprehensive web platform designed for homebuilders and new homebuyers, focusing on three-dimensional home design and customization. The platform allows users to create tailored home designs while managing plans, standards, and options within a single interface. It provides accurate materials lists and generates permit-ready construction documents, streamlining the building process. By enabling builders to design and sell homes in 3D, Higharc aims to enhance the efficiency of design, construction, and sales, ultimately reducing material waste and costly errors. The company's mission is to support builders in creating high-quality homes and communities in a more affordable manner.

Higharc

Venture Round in 2023
Higharc, Inc. is a technology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2018. It offers a comprehensive web platform designed for homebuilders and new homebuyers, focusing on three-dimensional home design and customization. The platform allows users to create tailored home designs while managing plans, standards, and options within a single interface. It provides accurate materials lists and generates permit-ready construction documents, streamlining the building process. By enabling builders to design and sell homes in 3D, Higharc aims to enhance the efficiency of design, construction, and sales, ultimately reducing material waste and costly errors. The company's mission is to support builders in creating high-quality homes and communities in a more affordable manner.

Lavanda

Series B in 2022
Lavanda Ventures Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in real estate management and letting services, catering to both business and consumer clients. Founded in 2014, Lavanda has developed a technology platform that facilitates flexible rentals for multifamily real estate and student accommodation. This platform allows residential property owners and operators to access short-term rental demand while providing a scalable hospitality experience. By leveraging data, Lavanda identifies and addresses structural inefficiencies within buildings, optimizing building configuration and revenue management. This innovative approach enables property owners to maximize rental yields through short and medium-term rental opportunities, streamlining operations in the process.

Land Tejas

Acquisition in 2021
Land Tejas is a developer of master-planned communities in the greater Houston area, with over 20 years of experience in the residential real estate sector. The company has transformed more than 10,000 acres into well-designed communities, including notable developments such as Canyon Gate at Cinco Ranch, Northpointe East, and Sterling Lakes. Collaborating with leading builders, engineers, and landscape architects, Land Tejas focuses on creating residential lots that offer both value and a high-quality lifestyle for residents. Through its extensive portfolio, Land Tejas aims to enhance the living experience in the Houston region.

Valon Technologies

Series B in 2021
Valon Mortgage is a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac approved, tech-enabled residential mortgage servicer. The company’s mission is to champion homeowners on their financial journey as the partner they trust with their home and their future.

Mosaic

Series B in 2021
Mosaic Building Group, Inc. is a technology-focused construction company based in Phoenix, Arizona, with additional offices in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2015, the company provides a range of construction services to homebuilders, including general contracting, framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, and site work. Mosaic specializes in single-family, multi-family, custom homebuilding, and build-to-rent projects. With a commitment to enhancing efficiency in the construction process, Mosaic employs advanced technologies and programming to automate various tasks, resulting in faster and more streamlined homebuilding. The company's mission centers on creating communities that foster a sense of connection and belonging, aiming to make beautiful living environments accessible to a broader audience.

WeWork

Post in 2021
WeWork is a global commercial real estate company that transforms buildings into collaborative workspaces, catering to a wide range of clients from freelancers to Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 2010, it provides flexible, serviced office spaces along with infrastructure, services, and technology to foster productivity and creativity. With over 20,000 members worldwide, WeWork aims to create a community where people can work to make a life, not just a living. Its revenue streams include membership fees for office space access and additional billings for ancillary services. WeWork also operates WeWork Labs, a platform supporting early-stage startups, and has a presence in China and India through its subsidiaries.

Measurabl

Series C in 2021
Measurabl, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based software platform for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data management, primarily focused on the commercial real estate sector. Founded in 2013, Measurabl's platform enables clients to efficiently collect and analyze non-financial data related to utility usage, waste management, and travel. The software facilitates the creation of investment-grade sustainability reports and provides alerts for improvement opportunities, allowing organizations to benchmark their performance and enhance their ESG initiatives. By empowering customers to assess physical climate risk and drive decarbonization, Measurabl supports the pursuit of sustainable finance opportunities and overall optimization of ESG performance.

SmartRent

Post in 2021
SmartRent is an enterprise home automation company specializing in smart home and smart building technology tailored for multifamily communities. The company develops a comprehensive platform that enables property owners and managers to monitor and control their assets effectively, enhancing operational efficiencies while also creating opportunities for additional revenue. SmartRent’s offerings include software and hardware solutions that provide seamless visibility and control for property managers, while also delivering an integrated home control experience for residents. Operating primarily in the United States, SmartRent is committed to improving the management of multifamily properties through innovative technology solutions.

Hubble

Venture Round in 2021
Hubble operates an online marketplace designed to connect businesses seeking flexible office space with landlords and commercial space providers in London. The platform simplifies the process of renting office space by allowing users to search for various options, including co-working, shared offices, and private serviced offices. Hubble streamlines the entire transaction process, enabling clients to pay rent, sign contracts, and fulfill their office needs with just a few clicks. By reducing administrative burdens, Hubble adds value for both tenants and office providers, facilitating a quicker and more efficient match between those needing space and those offering it. This approach helps businesses find the right balance between office and remote work, supporting their operational needs and team productivity.

Metropolis

Series A in 2021
Metropolis is an artificial intelligence and computer vision start-up founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company focuses on modernizing parking solutions and enhancing the future of mobility. Its platform utilizes advanced computer vision technology to create a modern mobility commerce infrastructure that improves revenue generation and lowers operating expenses for real estate partners. By optimizing net operating income, Metropolis enables asset owners to access contemporary parking amenities and a variety of multi-modal mobility options, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of urban transportation and parking management.

Yuca

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Yuca is a rental services startup that specializes in co-living solutions, offering individual rooms in shared apartments. The company provides users with access to renovated and furnished apartments, allowing for flexible rental contracts. In addition to housing options, Yuca also offers repair and maintenance services, ensuring a comfortable living experience tailored to the needs of its customers. By facilitating the search and rental process online, Yuca aims to simplify and enhance the apartment rental experience for individuals seeking modern living arrangements.

SmartRent

Series B in 2019
SmartRent is an enterprise home automation company specializing in smart home and smart building technology tailored for multifamily communities. The company develops a comprehensive platform that enables property owners and managers to monitor and control their assets effectively, enhancing operational efficiencies while also creating opportunities for additional revenue. SmartRent’s offerings include software and hardware solutions that provide seamless visibility and control for property managers, while also delivering an integrated home control experience for residents. Operating primarily in the United States, SmartRent is committed to improving the management of multifamily properties through innovative technology solutions.

Getaway

Series B in 2019
Getaway is a wellness hospitality company specializing in cabin rentals located in tranquil natural settings. The company offers beautifully designed tiny houses nestled in the woods, encouraging guests to disconnect from technology by using provided lockboxes for their cell phones. This approach fosters an environment conducive to genuine conversation and appreciation of nature. Getaway's mission is to create a lasting impact on guests, inspiring them to return for more experiences that help them reconnect with themselves and what truly matters. The company provides the essentials for a comfortable stay, allowing guests to define their own experiences. Getaway's outposts are strategically located within a two-hour drive from major metropolitan cities, making it convenient for city-dwellers to escape urban life and unwind in nature. Currently, Getaway operates three outposts near New York, Boston, and Washington, DC.

Made In Cookware

Seed Round in 2019
Made In Cookware is a premium American cookware brand that designs, manufactures, and distributes a variety of kitchen products, including frying pans, saucepans, sauté pans, stock pots, and accessories. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company focuses on providing high-quality cookware at affordable prices through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform. Made In aims to become the preferred kitchen brand for modern cooks, particularly targeting Millennials across diverse culinary categories.

YOTEL

Private Equity Round in 2017
YOTEL Limited operates a network of hotels primarily located in airports and urban centers, providing accommodation and dining services. Inspired by the luxury of first-class travel, the company focuses on creating smart, compact spaces that emphasize comfort and community. Its offerings include premium cabins featuring adjustable SmartBeds, rejuvenating monsoon showers, and advanced technological amenities. YOTEL operates four airport hotels under the YOTELAIR brand at London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol, and Paris Charles de Gaulle, along with city hotels in New York, Boston, and Singapore. The company is in a phase of rapid expansion, with new locations planned globally, including additional YOTELAIR hotels and city properties in San Francisco, London, Dubai, Edinburgh, Miami, and Amsterdam. YOTEL is based in London and is a subsidiary of YO! Company, with a strategic partnership with Starwood Capital Group.

Proportunity

Seed Round in 2017
Proportunity Limited is a technology-driven mortgage lender based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2016 by Vadim Toader and Stefan Boronea. The company specializes in providing mortgage and equity loans designed to assist first-time home buyers in increasing their deposits. Proportunity utilizes an AI-powered forecasting platform to analyze real estate data and identify emerging trends and high-growth areas within the UK housing market. By leveraging machine learning, the company offers insights that enable customers to purchase homes in areas projected for significant appreciation, allowing them to pay less than their current rent and save more effectively. Through its innovative approach, Proportunity aims to facilitate homeownership for individuals seeking to enter the property market.

ThirdLove

Series A in 2016
ThirdLove, Inc. is a women's lifestyle brand specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of undergarments and nightwear. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a wide range of products, including various styles of bras such as T-shirt, strapless, wireless, plunge, racerback, nursing, and maternity bras. ThirdLove distinguishes itself by utilizing technology and real women's measurements to create proprietary ½-cup sizes, ensuring a better fit for women of all shapes. The company operates through an online platform as well as physical retail locations, aiming to provide every woman with the perfect fit and a comfortable wearing experience.

De Vere

Acquisition in 2014
De Vere is a collection of modern country estate hotels located throughout the United Kingdom, featuring mansion houses at their core. The company combines leisure and hospitality with state-of-the-art conference facilities, catering to both leisure travelers and business clients. Currently, De Vere is undergoing a significant investment of over £50 million to enhance its offerings and improve guest experiences.

Ten-X

Venture Round in 2013
Ten-X, Inc. operates an online real estate marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of both commercial and residential properties. The company features two main platforms: Ten-X Commercial, which focuses on commercial real estate transactions, and Auction.com, dedicated to residential properties including bank-owned homes. Established in 1990 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Ten-X allows users—comprised of buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals—to search, list, and conduct transactions entirely online, utilizing both desktop and mobile technology. The company, which was formerly known as Auction.com, rebranded to Ten-X in January 2016 and has additional offices in San Mateo, New York, and Miami. Ten-X operates as a subsidiary of CoStar Realty Information Inc.

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

Acquisition in 2005
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, LLC is a premier four-season mountain resort located in Mammoth Lakes, California. Established in 1953, the company offers a comprehensive range of amenities and activities, including skiing, snowboarding, and various summer experiences such as biking, hiking, and camping. It features lodging properties, dining options, and recreational services, catering to families and adventure seekers alike. The resort also provides child care, equipment rentals, and protective gear. In addition, Mammoth Mountain facilitates group events and offers real estate development services. Its retail operations include an online store that sells apparel, souvenirs, and gift cards. By providing diverse recreational and hospitality services, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area aims to deliver a memorable experience for its guests year-round.

Quovera

Venture Round in 2000
Quovera, Inc. is a business consulting and technology integration firm that offers a diverse range of services, including customer relationship management, business performance management, sales incentive compensation, product knowledge management, enterprise resource management, supply chain management, and advanced planning and scheduling. The company serves various industries such as high technology, semiconductor, software, financial services, and retail. Founded in 1995 and originally known as Millennia Vision Corporation, Quovera changed its name in November 2000. Its headquarters is located in Mountain View, California. By providing tailored solutions and services, Quovera aims to help organizations enhance their operational efficiency and achieve their business objectives.

CapitalThinking

Series B in 2000
CapitalThinking is a New York-based mortgage financial services company founded in 1999. It specializes in providing fixed and flexible payment solutions to its clients through an online platform that facilitates applications and quotations. In addition to its mortgage services, CapitalThinking develops application software tailored for the financial services industry, focusing on compliance and risk management. This software offers comprehensive features for enterprise-wide, customer-centric, process-integrated credit and operational risk management. The company was acquired by CapitalStream in January 2004, further enhancing its capabilities in the financial sector.

Phase2Media

Series C in 2000
Phase2Media's unparalleled expertise delivers strategic, innovative marketing through interactive advertising. Phase2Media is the industry-transforming interactive advertising network which merges the talents of an elite team of experienced professionals with the technological capabilities of leading edge partners such as NetGravity. Through proven marketing expertise and advanced ad serving, targeting and tracking, Phase2Media helps sites identify revenue and advertisers increase effectiveness of campaigns.

Brightware

Series D in 1999
Brightware, Inc. specializes in delivering automated, self-service customer assistance solutions via the internet. Their offerings are designed to enhance customer support by providing efficient and accessible help through digital platforms.

Greenwich Technology Partners

Venture Round in 1999
Greenwich Technology Partners, Inc. provides information security, cost optimization, multiservice networks, information lifecycle management, and information technology service management solutions. Its storage optimization solutions offers a suite of services, including lifecycle project management, independent ROI/TCO evaluation, technology audits, review of business application requirements and creation of storage requirements matrix, creation of business-based data classification schema, Gap analysis of client storage management process, impact analysis of the optimization on business continuity, disaster recovery and security, and design and documentation of new storage infrastructures. The company also offers application security solution to address the lifecycle of an application, including requirements and operation. Its IT infrastructure consolidation solution consolidates server, data center, and storage resources. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in White Plains, New York. As of October 18, 2005, Greenwich Technology Partners, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Acumen Solutions, Inc.

Wander

Wander is a company that specializes in creating smart homes designed for vacations and workcations. It focuses on selecting and acquiring properties in attractive locations, which are then enhanced and managed to meet high standards. This approach allows customers to enjoy the flexibility of living and working from desirable settings, providing them with an opportunity to experience the world while maintaining their professional responsibilities. Through its curated offerings, Wander aims to facilitate seamless and enjoyable stays in well-appointed homes.
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