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.
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
Past deals in Residential Real Estate
PERCHWELL
Series B in 2024
Perchwell is a data and workflow platform tailored for the residential real estate industry. It provides tools for real-time market analysis and insights, alongside management and syndication of listing data. The platform also facilitates scheduled home viewings and enhances client collaboration, enabling brokers to make informed decisions and offer timely advice to their clients. By streamlining these processes, Perchwell supports real estate professionals in navigating the complexities of the market effectively.
Obsidian Capital
Venture Round in 2024
Obsidian Capital Partners are multifamily real estate specialists in South and Midwest secondary markets.
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 the homebuilding industry, enabling builders to create three-dimensional home designs tailored to the specific needs of new homebuyers. The platform streamlines the design, construction, and sales processes by allowing users to manage plans, standards, and options in one location. Additionally, it generates accurate materials lists and provides permit-ready construction documents, which help eliminate material waste and costly errors. Higharc aims to enhance the homebuilding experience by enabling builders to deliver better homes and communities more affordably.
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 the homebuilding industry, enabling builders to create three-dimensional home designs tailored to the specific needs of new homebuyers. The platform streamlines the design, construction, and sales processes by allowing users to manage plans, standards, and options in one location. Additionally, it generates accurate materials lists and provides permit-ready construction documents, which help eliminate material waste and costly errors. Higharc aims to enhance the homebuilding experience by enabling builders to deliver better homes and communities more affordably.
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 markets. Founded in 2014, Lavanda has developed a technology platform that enables residential property owners and operators to capitalize on short-term rental demand while providing a consistent hospitality experience. The platform addresses inefficiencies in property management by optimizing building configurations and revenue management, allowing owners to enhance rental yields through flexible rental solutions. Additionally, Lavanda offers property management and housekeeping services, reinforcing its commitment to delivering comprehensive support for landlords and enhancing the residential rental experience.
Land Tejas
Acquisition in 2021
Land Tejas is a real estate developer specializing in master-planned communities in the greater Houston area. Over its 20-year history, the company has transformed more than 10,000 acres of land into residential developments, including notable projects such as Canyon Gate at Inco Ranch, Canyon Gate at Northpointe, and Sterling Lakes. By collaborating with top builders, engineers, and landscape architects, Land Tejas aims to create communities that offer both value and a high-quality lifestyle for residents.
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.
Yuca
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Yuca is a rental services startup that specializes in co-living arrangements, 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, Yuca also offers repair and maintenance services, ensuring a comfortable living experience for its customers. By facilitating online searches and rentals, Yuca aims to simplify the process of finding suitable living spaces, catering to the needs of modern renters.
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.
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