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Investment Deals

Whiskey & Gin -- Brands and Distillery
We have invested in Treaty Oak Brands, producers of Treaty Oak Whiskey and Waterloo Gin, headquartered on a popular ranch a few miles outside Austin, Texas, and winners of numerous international awards. The two brands are supported by the capital,…
Investment Size: $1 - 4.9M
Industrial Real Estate Development Opportunity in Houston, TX
Inclenberg Investments is seeking LP co-investors to invest in an industrial real estate development near the Port of Houston in Pasadena, TX. Inclenberg has partnered with Provident Realty Advisors, an experienced national developer, to develop a…
Sector: Real Estate
Investment Size: $1 - 4.9M
300-Unit Multifamily Acquisition - Phoenix, AZ
Brixton Capital has been awarded the acquisition of the Alta Warehouse apartment complex in Phoenix, AZ for $82 million / 273K per door / $290 PSF.  Alta Warehouse is a 300-unit, 4-story, elevator-served apartment community in the…
Sector: Real Estate
Investment Size: $30 - 39.9M
Multifamily Real Estate Investment Opportunity - (Denver MSA)
We are acquiring a first-class apartment community in Lakewood, Colorado, called the Windsor (the "Property") directly from the seller in an off-market transaction. The purchase price is $125 million ($320 PSF), representing a 5.67% cap…
Sector: Real Estate
Investment Size: $1 - 4.9M
Multifamily Real Estate Investment Opportunity - Lake Mary (Orlando MSA), FL
LCI Development Partners is seeking a $9MM limited partner equity investment to construct a 70-unit boutique luxury multifamily project within walking distance to local grocers, restaurants, and other area amenities. The project is located in the…
Sector: Real Estate
Investment Size: $5 - 9.9M
Upcoming SpaceX Tender Offer Direct from Company
Please see below SpaceX opportunity for Family Office Exchange members.  SpaceX will be running a Tender Offer at year end, which occurs every 6 months for employees. The shares are classified as common.  There is no difference between Tender and…
Investment Size: $50M+
Hypergrid at Navy Pier - Immersive gaming and entertainment company
We’re excited to announce that in June of 2020 we plan to launch our anchor immersive gaming and entertainment company location at Chicago’s Navy Pier. Our immersive gaming and entertainment company is a Chicago-based entertainment company…
Investment Size: $5 - 9.9M
AgNovos Bioscience - A Regenerative Technology Company, Pioneering Novel Treatments for Bone Disease
We are raising up to $60mm of funding at a $300mm pre-money valuation in a Series B Preferred Stock.  The goal for the company to have an IPO in late 2026.  The family has invested over $200mm into this company and will be investing in the…
Investment Size: $50M+
Organic Seed Opportunity
Company is the only seed company of any scale that focuses only on 100% organic seed. Recent regulatory changes require all certified organic growers to show annual increases in organic seed usage until they reach 100%. Additionally, the organic…
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Investment Size: $1 - 4.9M
Opportunity Zone Hospitality Investment - Yosemite National Park
We are looking to develop a high-end resort near Yosemite National Park where our family currently maintains a significant presence. The hotel will be an iconic property near the main entrance to Yosemite and are currently going through design…
Sector:
Investment Size: $10 - 19.9M
Co-Investment Opportunity for Office Development in Atlanta
Our company is developing a unique office tower in the West Midtown submarket of Atlanta, Georgia. The project is a $135.3MM, 14-story, 267,000 square foot “creative office” building. Centered in the heart of Atlanta’s creative and technology…
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Investment Size: $10 - 19.9M
Agribusiness opportunity in Mexico investing alongside a multi-generational Tequila family -top 3 global brands
Fast-growing, vertically-integrated producer of branded and predominantly off-season fresh and healthy blueberries for a leading global wholesaler. Blueberry demand is 15x supply with a USD 3.6bn US market size, which is expected to double in the…
Investment Size: $30 - 39.9M
Mixed-use Investment in Baltimore County
We have invested almost $3.0M in a curent 6.0+ acre industrial/retail site in Baltimore county originally zoned BRAS (Business Roadside). The property currently has several retail tenants and a mulch manufacturer at the rear of the property and…
Sector:
Investment Size: $10 - 19.9M
AI-Based Digital Marketing for Purpose, CSR, and ESG
Who We Are Since more than 80% of US consumers identify as values-driven, social purpose is now key to brand-building and business strategy. Public Good is a digital marketing platform that provides a unique way for brands to engage their customers…
Investment Size: $1 - 4.9M
WAHA Technologies - Efficient Cryptocurrecny Mining
WAHA Technologies (the "Company") is investing $50M in the purchase of Bitcoin Mining equipment ($1.8M tranches, 1MW equipment buildouts) and looking for families to invest along the ALDER Multi-family office. ALDER's founder and CEO, Patrick Gahan…
Sector:
Investment Size: $1 - 4.9M
Active Adult Senior Housing Direct Investment Opportunity
55+ Retirement Communities have launched with huge fanfare and strong returns. Calamar is both and pioneer and leader in this market segment. Calamar is growing the portfolio nationally for a public exit. We are looking for shoulder to sholder…
Investment Size: $0 - 0.9M
Opportunity Zone Investment in Detroit
Woodward West is a $60.4 million-dollar development of a 1.85-acre parcel in Midtown Detroit and qualifies as an Opportunity Zone investment.  The development The devlopment is well-positioned in the heart of Detroit’s activity, walking…
Sector:
Investment Size: $0 - 0.9M
Nashville Multifamily Acquisition, Opportunity Zone, 322-units
The Max Collaborative is acquiring a 322-unit apartment community in Nashville, TN. We are investing $11 million (or 25% of the equity) and are looking for other families to invest $32 million (or 75% of the equity). The community is newly built and…
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Investment Size: $30 - 39.9M

Selected Resources

The Private Credit Playbook: Understanding Opportunities for Family Investors
mstarr@familyoffice.com
Private credit investments have experienced a rapid evolution over the past decade. Market…
The 4 Archetypes of the Private Equity Chief Financial Officer
mstarr@familyoffice.com
The success of a private equity fund’s investment in a portfolio company largely hinges on the…
Investment Management
cmcintosh@familyoffice.com
Learn from the families, advisors, and thought leaders as you move toward achieving your investment…
Simplifying Family Investment Portfolios
mstarr@familyoffice.com
A dynamic portfolio can help address a number of investment challenges that families of wealth face…
Inflationary Vortex: The Gravitational Pull of Labor, China, and Energy
mstarr@familyoffice.com
The inflationary vortex has been the result of several forces—some unforeseen or unforeseeable—…
Governance: Sample Investment Committee Charter for XYZ Family
mstarr@familyoffice.com
For an investment committee to be effective, there must be a written committee charter that will…
Investment Governance: Creating a Framework That Works for a Family
mstarr@familyoffice.com
A well-defined governance system is what drives a strategy for portfolio investments—all the while…
What Are Stablecoins?
bsanders@familyoffice.com
Circle was founded on a belief that blockchains and digital currency will rewire the global…
The Changing Role of the Chief Investment Officer
mstarr@familyoffice.com
As families grow their investment function, the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) must provide insight…
Investment Resourcing a Family Office
mstarr@familyoffice.com
In today’s investment environment, family offices require full investment capabilities to achieve…