Griffin Capital
Griffin Capital is an El Segundo alternative asset manager that has owned or sponsored roughly $23 billion of real estate over its history and now reaches exchangers through Griffin Institutional Property Exchange…
Overview
Griffin Capital is an El Segundo alternative asset manager that has owned or sponsored roughly $23 billion of real estate over its history and now reaches exchangers through Griffin Institutional Property Exchange (GPX), focused on Class A multifamily and net-lease DSTs. A defining feature is alignment: its executives have co-invested more than $300 million alongside investors. With a heritage in non-traded REITs and interval funds and a portfolio spanning roughly 29 markets, Griffin pairs institutional underwriting with unusually strong sponsor skin-in-the-game.
Key strategies & advantages
- Reaches exchangers via Griffin Institutional Property Exchange (GPX), Class A multifamily and net-lease DSTs.
- Executives have co-invested $300M+ alongside investors, a strong alignment signal.
- Has owned/sponsored ~$23 billion of real estate historically; current portfolio ~$3.5 billion.
- Carries a non-traded REIT and interval-fund heritage.
- Diversifies across roughly 29 markets.
Track record
Griffin Capital has 2 full-cycle programs in the Baker 1031 dataset, averaging 18.04% annual return, a 1.71x average equity multiple, and a 4.4-year average hold.
| Investment | Location | Asset Class | Hold | Equity Multiple | Annual Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Capital (Heritage - Bedford, NH) DST (Estimated) | Bedford, NH | Multifamily | 5.58 | 1.7x | 12.80% |
| Griffin Capital (South Beach - Vegas) DST | Las Vegas, NV | Multifamily | 3.25 | 1.73x | 23.28% |
Figures are sponsor-reported and not independently verified; they may reflect selection and survivorship bias, and past performance does not guarantee future results. “Preferred” is Baker’s internal designation, not a rating or endorsement.
Current offerings from this sponsor
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Sponsor figures are sponsor-reported and not independently verified; they may reflect selection and survivorship bias, and past performance does not guarantee future results. This profile is educational and is not investment advice or an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security. Offerings are available only to accredited investors and are made solely through the sponsor’s Private Placement Memorandum. Securities offered through Aurora Securities, member FINRA/SIPC. Real estate investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal.