Griffin Capital Partners

Griffin Capital Company, LLC is a prominent full-service real estate investment and management firm specializing in institutional-quality assets throughout the United States. The company develops thematic investment solutions, including private placements, opportunity zone funds, multifamily developments, and build-to-rent platforms, targeting reliable returns for investors while supporting community needs. With capabilities spanning acquisitions, asset management, and development, the firm emphasizes innovation through rigorous research, financial analysis, and institutional networks.

Founded in 1995 by Kevin A. Shields, the firm originated from Shields' extensive background in structured real estate finance at Jefferies & Company and Salomon Brothers, where he handled over $30 billion in transactions. Shields established Griffin Capital to deliver compelling real estate opportunities, evolving it into a leader that has sponsored public non-listed REITs, interval funds, and private equity vehicles. Notable milestones include selling its interval fund business to Apollo Global Management in 2022 for $6.5 billion in equity and internalizing management for several REITs that later listed on the NYSE.

The firm's portfolio features high-profile real estate projects such as the acquisition of Union Berkley Riverfront Apartments, completion of multiple multifamily constructions, and launches like the dedicated build-to-rent platform. It has managed over $24 billion in owned, managed, sponsored, or co-sponsored assets, raised $17 billion in equity, and facilitated $300 million in co-investments as of late 2024. Key funds include Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds I-IV and Development Partners Fund II, supporting 34 multifamily communities worth over $3.74 billion.

Leadership combines deep expertise, with Chairman and Co-CEO Kevin A. Shields holding advanced degrees from UC Berkeley and licenses including Series 7, 63, 24, and 27. Co-CEO Nick Rosenthal oversees acquisitions, asset management, and product development. The cycle-tested team drives success through decades of experience in real estate transactions, REIT sponsorships, and fund management.