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
Bob Faith
Co-Founder
Christopher D. Graham
Senior Managing Director and Head of Global Investment Strategy
David Smith
Managing Director, Acquisitions, Europe
33 past transactions
Exowatt
Series A in 2025
Modular Full-Stack Renewable Energy Solutions for Commercial and Industrial Applications
Lockall Company
Private Equity Round in 2024
Lockall specializes in providing innovative solutions for the real estate industry, focusing on security and access management. The company offers a range of products designed to enhance the safety and convenience of property access. These solutions cater to the needs of both residential and commercial properties, aiming to streamline the process of managing access without compromising security. With a small team, Lockall is dedicated to developing and implementing technology that addresses the challenges faced by property owners and managers in controlling access to their premises.
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.
ESR
Private Equity Round in 2024
ESR is a prominent logistics real estate developer and manager in the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on metropolitan areas linked to consumption and global trade. Co-founded by Warburg Pincus, the company is backed by major investors including APG, CPPIB, and Goldman Sachs. ESR manages over eight million square meters of projects across China, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea, with offices in Hong Kong and Singapore. It serves as a significant third-party landlord for top e-commerce firms, retailers, and logistics providers, benefiting from the rapid growth in e-commerce and advancements in supply chain efficiencies. Formed in 2016 through the merger of e-Shang and Redwood, ESR has accelerated its growth in multiple markets, supported by strong capital commitments from global investors. The company derives its earnings primarily from fund management, developing and holding properties for rental income and capital appreciation, while also co-investing in its funds and real estate investment trusts to align interests with its capital partners.
Obsidian Capital
Venture Round in 2024
Obsidian Capital Partners are multifamily real estate specialists in South and Midwest secondary markets.
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.
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 is a construction technology company building software to make residential construction more scalable. The company operates as a digital general contractor to provide construction and related services to homebuilders and residential developers, allowing them to offload their construction processes and related needs to Mosaic’s integrated platform and team. Mosaic’s platform standardizes the construction process, and not the homes, allowing them to deliver places people love and create better communities.
WeWork India
Post in 2021
WeWork India is a commercial real estate company that specializes in providing shared workspaces and office services tailored for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses. Established in 2017 by Karan Virwani and headquartered in Bengaluru, the company transforms traditional buildings into collaborative environments designed to enhance creativity and productivity. WeWork India offers a variety of workspace solutions, including single desks, meeting rooms, and private offices, catering to diverse business needs. By leveraging technology and innovative design, the company aims to simplify the search for office spaces and foster a sense of community among its members. Its mission is to create a supportive ecosystem where individuals can focus on their work while benefiting from shared resources and networking opportunities.
Measurabl
Series C in 2021
Measurabl, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that offers a cloud-based software platform designed to assist commercial real estate firms in managing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. Founded in 2013, Measurabl’s solution enables clients to collect and analyze utility, waste, and travel data, facilitating the creation of investment-grade sustainability reports on demand. The platform helps users benchmark their performance, identify opportunities for improvement, assess exposure to physical climate risks, and support decarbonization efforts. Through its comprehensive data management capabilities, Measurabl empowers organizations to optimize their sustainability performance and navigate sustainable finance opportunities effectively.
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 based in Los Angeles, California. The company focuses on modernizing parking and enhancing future mobility solutions. Its operating platform utilizes advanced computer vision technology to create a modern mobility commerce infrastructure that aims to improve revenue generation and lower operating expenses for real estate partners. This system enables asset owners to optimize net operating income while providing access to contemporary parking amenities and diverse mobility options.
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.
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 that offers cabin rentals in tranquil natural settings, focusing on helping guests disconnect from technology and reconnect with themselves and nature. The company provides micro-cabins, designed to encourage guests to stow away their phones in lockboxes, fostering genuine interactions and appreciation for the surrounding landscape. Getaway aims to create immersive experiences that inspire individuals to reflect on what truly matters in their lives. With locations within a two-hour drive from major metropolitan areas, such as New York, Boston, and Washington, DC, guests can easily access these serene retreats for spontaneous escapes. While Getaway supplies the essentials for a comfortable stay, guests are encouraged to explore and shape their own experiences, ultimately leaving a lasting impact that motivates them to return.
Made In Cookware
Seed Round in 2019
Made In is a direct-to-consumer premium, American, cookware brand that creates better tools for modern cooks at an affordable price. they aim to become the go-to kitchen brand for Millenials across all kitchen categories.
YOTEL
Private Equity Round in 2017
Inspired by the luxury of first class travel and uncompromisingly designed around guests, YOTEL takes the essential elements of luxury hotels into smaller, smart spaces and deliver a sense of community with areas for co-working, social gatherings and exercise. Premium Cabins include YOTEL’s signature adjustable SmartBed™ with rejuvenating monsoon rain showers and a Technowall with adjustable mood lighting and smart TVs, multi power points and easy connectivity. YOTEL currently operates four airport hotels under the YOTELAIR brand in London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol and Paris, Charles de Gaulle airports; and three city hotels in New York, Boston and Singapore. YOTEL is expanding rapidly with new hotels under development globally, including a YOTELAIR in Singapore Changi Airport and new city hotels in San Francisco, London Clerkenwell, Dubai, Edinburgh, Miami and Amsterdam.
Proportunity
Seed Round in 2017
Proportunity is a technology-driven mortgage lender. The company pushes the edge on real estate data-driven investment insights. It uses machine learning to accurately forecast house prices and up-and-coming areas, providing loans to buyers looking to purchase homes in forecasted high-growing areas. Vadim Toader and Stefan Boronea started Proportunity in 2016, which is headquartered in London, England.
ThirdLove
Series A in 2016
ThirdLove, Inc. is a women’s lifestyle brand based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling a diverse range of undergarments and nightwear. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on providing a better-fitting experience for women by offering innovative products such as T-shirt bras, strapless bras, wireless bras, and nursing bras, among others. ThirdLove distinguishes itself by using proprietary ½-cup sizes derived from extensive research on real women's measurements, moving away from standard industry sizing. This commitment to fit and comfort allows women of all shapes and sizes to find their ideal undergarment. ThirdLove sells its products through an online platform as well as in physical retail locations.
De Vere
Acquisition in 2014
De Vere is a hospitality company that operates a collection of modern country estate hotels across the United Kingdom. Each location features a mansion house at its core, offering a blend of leisure accommodations and advanced conference facilities. The company aims to provide a high-quality experience for both leisure and business travelers. Currently, De Vere is undergoing significant investment, amounting to over £50 million, to enhance its offerings and facilities.
Ten-X
Venture Round in 2013
Ten-X provides an online real estate marketplace allows people to buy and sell commercial and residential real estate properties online using desktop and mobile technology. It buys and sells residential and commercial properties. Ten-X lets buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals search, list, and transact properties completely online. Jeffrey Frieden, Monte Koch, and Robert Friedman founded Auction in 1990 that became Ten-X in January 2016, with its headquarters is in Irvine in California.
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
Acquisition in 2005
Mammoth Mountain is California's premiere mountain resort offering big mountain skiing and riding.
CapitalThinking
Series B in 2000
CapitalThinking is a mortgage financial services company based in New York, founded in 1999. It specializes in providing fixed and flexible payment solutions to its customers through an online platform that facilitates applications and quotations. In addition to mortgage services, CapitalThinking offers application software tailored for the financial services industry, which includes compliance and risk management features designed for enterprise-wide credit and operational risk management. The company was acquired by CapitalStream in January 2004, further expanding 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 developing eCustomer Assistance software designed to offer automated, self-service support to customers online. By leveraging technology, the company enables businesses to enhance customer interactions through efficient and accessible online assistance solutions. Brightware's products aim to improve customer experience by providing immediate help and information, streamlining service processes, and reducing the need for direct human intervention.
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 luxury rental company that provides smart home travel services. It provides a platform that allows users to book smart homes for their next workcation, vacation, or anything in between.
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