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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+
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…
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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…
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Investment Size: $0 - 0.9M
Digital Real Estate Development and Launch Initiative
Digital real estate (revenue-producing websites) is an expanding industry which is gaining considerable new M&A attention amidst the aggregator and ecommerce sectors. In partnership with a team of digital content and development experts, Kaztex…
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Investment Size: $0 - 0.9M
394-unit conventional multi-family development next to TopGolf in Meridian, Idaho
Ball Ventures, LLC seeks up to $15MM in limited partner investment related to a 394-unit conventional multi-family development.  Development is located within an exciting master-planned development which includes two recently constructed office…
Sector: Real Estate
Investment Size: $10 - 19.9M
Entertainmint - A web3 native ecosystem for producing and monetizing TV, movies, and video
Entertainmint.live is one-stop-shop for creating, monetizing, and fostering community around indie content.  We put both the viewer and the creator in the driver’s seat when it comes to independent video.  Our platform leverages blockchain…
Investment Size: $1 - 4.9M
DroneView Technologies
DroneView Technologies - much more than “ Just Drones” - is a leading aerial mapping and geospatial services company. DroneView provides precision mapping solutions - aerial imagery & LiDAR from both manned aircraft & drones to survey/…
Investment Size: $1 - 4.9M
150K office building located in Meridian, ID
Ball Ventures, LLC seeks up to $2.5MM in limited partner investment related to a 150K office building located in Meridian, Idaho. Development is located within an exciting master-planned development which includes two recently constructed office…
Investment Size: $1 - 4.9M
150k sf office building located in the Boise Idaho MSA
Family office located in Idaho Falls Idaho seeks ~$2.5MM for purposes of capitalizing construction of a 150K sf class A office building.  Property is well-located on a 75 acre master development in Meridian, Idaho.  Building is roughly 15% completed…
Sector: Real Estate
Investment Size: $1 - 4.9M

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…