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Investment Deals

Investment in Food Hall Operating Business
Bluestem Market is a vibrant new food hall concept designed to fuel local culinary talent while redefining the dining experience. Featuring 8 vendor spaces, it provides an accessible launchpad for food artisans to showcase their craft—without the…
Investment Size: $5 - 9.9M
Centurion Luxury Homes, Paradise Valley, Arizona
Overview: SAM Homes Group, the affiliated real estate investment and housing development arm of Drewlo Holdings is transforming a prime 1.01-acre Paradise Valley parcel into an ultra-luxury estate that sets a new benchmark for high-end living.…
Sector: Real Estate
Investment Size:
Multifamily Real Estate Development Opportunity
LCI Development Partners, the affiliated real estate investment and Development arm of AWC, is currently sourcing $18.9 million in limited partner capital for a 138 unit multifamily development in Downers Grove, IL.
Sector: Real Estate
Investment Size: $10 - 19.9M
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…
Investment Size: $50M+
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+
Project Canary - Series E - Venture Capital - The Next Cardiology Mega Market - Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Treatment
"Project Canary " is seeking its Series E financing and is raising funds for the company's Early Feasibility Study in the U.S. which has received approval from the F.D.A.  The company has completed 6 cases in Europe and is…
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Investment Size: $5 - 9.9M
Rosewood Property Company - Self-Storage Investment Opportunity
Rosewood Property Company (“RPC”) is pleased to present investors the opportunity to make an approximately $13.5MM equity investment for a 49% ownership interest in a national 7-property, stabilized self-storage portfolio (“Portfolio” or “Properties…
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…
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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
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

Benefits of a Fund-of-funds Strategy in Private Equity
mstarr@familyoffice.com
For many investors, fund-of-funds (FOFs) are the only way to replicate a large, diversified private…
Ten Minute Interview: Family Investments
mstarr@familyoffice.com
The unique position of family offices gives them an opportunity to pursue a broad spectrum of…
Economic and Market Outlook for 2025: Beyond the Landing
mstarr@familyoffice.com
The good fortune of high productivity growth and a surge in available labor has propelled the U.S.…
Introduction to Cryptocurrencies
mstarr@familyoffice.com
So what does bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and blockchain mean? By starting with clear definitions, this…
Emerging Markets 2025: A Landscape of Opportunity
mstarr@familyoffice.com
Emerging markets (EMs) remain an efficient gateway to powerful secular themes, from technology-…
2024 FOX Global Investment Survey Public Research Brief
bottosen@familyoffice.com
The 2024 economic environment presented a complex landscape for family office investments,…
2024 FOX Global Investment Survey Member Chart Pack
bottosen@familyoffice.com
The 2024 economic environment presented a complex landscape for family office investments,…
Family Office Investment in Real Estate Poised to Increase
mstarr@familyoffice.com
Large transactions have increased as real estate megafunds place bets across real estate sectors…
Why Consider Frontier Markets Debt?
mstarr@familyoffice.com
As an asset class, the frontier markets present unique opportunities and a diversification that is…
Street Smarts: Is Currency Hedging Right for Your Portfolio
mstarr@familyoffice.com
Escalating geopolitical turmoil in the world and a strengthening U.S. dollar are heightening…