US family offices investing in real estate

Today, we selected 20 active US family offices from our database, investing in real estate startups.  

Our team reviewed, checked, and enriched the list with the necessary data.

(The first 10 are free for all subscribers, the last 10 are open to our premium subscribers.)

Here goes:

• Berggruen Holdings — Los Angeles-based Berggruen Holdings is a family office investing in real estate and alternative energy. Guided by advisor Nicolas Berggruen, the firm leverages financial flexibility to pursue investments ranging from modest commitments to multimillion-dollar transactions. Its approach emphasizes swift decision-making, long-term horizons, and adaptability in financing, allowing Berggruen Holdings to capitalize on opportunities across renewables and property markets.

• Beverly Capital — Evanston-based Beverly Capital is a family office with a long-term investment philosophy spanning private companies, real estate, equity, and debt funds. The firm combines financial discipline with community engagement through the Nolan Family Foundation. With a diversified mandate, Beverly Capital seeks to build lasting value while maintaining its tradition of supporting businesses across multiple asset classes.

• Cedar Hill Holdings — New York-based Cedar Hill Holdings is a family office with roots in real estate investment management since the 1970s. The firm specializes in originating commercial bridge loans, acquiring non-performing real estate debt, and value-oriented investments. With decades of expertise, Cedar Hill continues to build on its foundation in real estate while selectively diversifying into other sectors.

• CGT Capital Group, LLC. — Sheridan-based CGT Capital Group is a single-family office investing across cryptocurrency, biotech, real estate, sports entertainment, and transportation. With a sector-diverse mandate, the firm positions itself at the intersection of traditional and emerging industries. CGT Capital Group leverages flexible private capital to support innovation and growth across its portfolio.

• CISA Ventures — Dover-based CISA Ventures is a family office investing in VC funds, early-stage startups, and real estate development. With an active and diversified approach, the firm balances direct company investments with fund commitments. Its strategy reflects both entrepreneurial support and long-term asset growth, with real estate as a core pillar.

• Colt Ventures — Dallas-based Colt Ventures is a family office investing in biotechnology, oil and gas, fintech, real estate, consumer products, and special situations. With activity across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, and equine assets, the firm maintains a broad and flexible mandate. Colt Ventures emphasizes opportunistic investing while supporting both private and public company growth.

• Cypress Ascendant Holdings — San Diego-based Cypress Ascendant is a family office investing in real estate, finance, hospitality, consumer goods, and entertainment. With a multi-sector focus, the firm provides strategic capital to companies positioned for growth. Cypress Ascendant leverages family office flexibility to engage across industries, balancing financial returns with durable value creation.

• Czar Capital — New York-based Czar Capital is part of the Kothari family’s proprietary investment platform. Focused on venture capital, private equity, real estate, and public securities, the firm invests in both the U.S. and India. Czar Capital’s strategy combines cross-border reach with family office stewardship, positioning it for diverse long-term growth.

• Declaration Capital — New York-based Declaration Capital is a private investment firm anchored by David M. Rubenstein’s family office. With $2.1 billion under management, the firm invests in growth equity, real estate, seeding, and opportunistic strategies. Founded in 2017, Declaration emphasizes partnership with entrepreneurs and asset owners, leveraging its heritage to align for favorable long-term outcomes.

• Green Mesa Capital — Nevada-based Green Mesa Capital is a single-family office founded in 2014, specializing in institutional real estate across North America and Western Europe. Its multi-strategy approach spans venture, private debt, private equity, and marketable securities. As an independently operated firm, Green Mesa emphasizes disciplined asset allocation within traditional and alternative investments.

That’s all for today. Have a great day!

Tzakhi

Founder of InvestorsLists.VC and Meet.Capital 

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