What We Invest In
Investment Criteria
GV Private Equity deploys institutional capital into commercial real estate development across high-growth U.S. markets. Below is a detailed overview of our investment parameters, target geographies, and preferred deal structures.
At a Glance
Term Sheet Summary
Deal Size
$5M – $100M equity requirement
Asset Types
Office, Mixed-Use, Multifamily, Industrial
Geography
Sun Belt, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southwest
Structure
JV Equity, Preferred Equity, Mezzanine
Hold Period
3 – 7 years
Target Returns
15 – 25% IRR (risk-adjusted)
Sponsor Co-Invest
Minimum 5 – 10% of total equity
Entitlements
Shovel-ready or near-shovel-ready preferred
Property Types
Target Asset Classes
Office
Class A and B office developments in high-demand urban and suburban submarkets with strong employment fundamentals.
Mixed-Use
Transit-oriented and urban infill mixed-use projects combining retail, residential, and office components.
Multifamily
Market-rate and workforce housing developments in supply-constrained metros with strong population growth.
Industrial
Last-mile logistics, light industrial, and flex/R&D facilities in high-barrier-to-entry markets.
Geography
Target Markets
We focus on high-growth U.S. markets characterized by strong population inflows, diversified employment bases, and favorable regulatory environments for development. Our geographic focus reflects our conviction in long-term demographic tailwinds driving commercial real estate demand.
Sun Belt
Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Nashville, Charlotte
Southeast
Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Raleigh, Jacksonville
Mid-Atlantic
Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, Richmond
Southwest
Denver, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque
Investment Thesis
Why We Invest Where We Do
Our geographic focus is driven by fundamental market analysis — not trend-chasing. We look for markets where population growth, job creation, and housing demand structurally outpace new supply, creating durable pricing power for well-located, well-capitalized developments.
Sun Belt and Southeast markets have demonstrated consistent absorption across asset classes, supported by business-friendly tax environments, lower cost of living, and continued migration from gateway cities.
Mid-Atlantic and Southwest markets offer a complementary mix of institutional demand drivers — federal employment, technology sector growth, and infrastructure investment — that underpin long-term occupancy fundamentals.
Capital Deployment
Preferred Deal Structures
JV Equity
Co-investment alongside experienced sponsors as a joint venture equity partner, sharing in upside and risk.
Typical equity: $10M – $100M
Preferred Equity
Senior position in the capital stack with a fixed preferred return and participation in project upside.
Typical equity: $5M – $50M
Mezzanine Debt
Subordinate debt position bridging the gap between senior financing and sponsor equity.
Typical position: $5M – $30M
Sponsor Profile
What We Look for in a Partner
We partner with experienced developers and operators who bring deep local market knowledge, a proven track record, and meaningful co-investment alongside our capital. Strong sponsors are the foundation of every successful deal.
- Demonstrated track record of completed projects in the target asset class
- Minimum 5–10% sponsor co-investment in total project equity
- Shovel-ready or near-shovel-ready entitlements preferred
- Established relationships with senior lenders and general contractors
- Transparent reporting and institutional-quality underwriting
- Alignment of interest through promote structures and co-investment
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Your Deal Meets Our Criteria?
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