Geolo Capital

Geolo Capital is a San Francisco-based private equity firm specializing in real estate and hospitality investments. Founded in 2005 as the investment arm of the John Pritzker family office, the firm has built a multi-billion-dollar global portfolio by focusing on long-term and sustainable growth in enterprise value. Geolo Capital leverages its deep understanding of industry fundamentals, demographic trends, and consumer behavior to guide partners through complex adaptive reuse projects, historical restorations, and ground-up developments.

The firm's investment strategy encompasses a range of asset classes, including hospitality, multifamily, and mixed-use properties. Geolo Capital invests across the capital stack, including GP Equity, Co-GP Equity, LP Equity, Preferred Equity, and Mezzanine Debt. Its typical lending criteria involve investment sizes between $10 million and $30 million, primarily within the United States, focusing on hospitality, multifamily, and mixed-use developments.

Geolo Capital's portfolio includes notable projects such as the Carmel Valley Ranch, a 500-acre resort in California, and the Chicago Athletic Association, a historic landmark in Chicago. The firm has also been involved in the growth of brands like Ticketmaster, Mandara Spa, and Commune Hotels & Resorts. With a team of professionals bringing over 150 years of combined experience in hospitality real estate, Geolo Capital is well-equipped to create innovative marketing, financial, and operating strategies that deliver exceptional value to investors.