Kinect Real Estate Partners, a Bellevue investment firm linked to multifamily developer American Capital Group, announced the $126.5 million close of Kinect Opportunity Fund II, the firm’s second GP fund, exceeding its $100 million target.
The fund will focus on development and value-add opportunities in multifamily assets, with a development pipeline totaling approximately $1.6 billion and more than 3,000 apartment units across high-growth western markets including Bellevue, Redmond and Bothell in Washington, as well as Mountain View and San Diego in California.
“We set out to extend a time-tested real estate strategy to the private wealth channel through a platform where operational depth and investment discipline are fully aligned,” said BJ Kuula, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Kinect Real Estate Partners and CEO of American Capital Group. “The close of Kinect Opportunity Fund II reflects the momentum we’re seeing from investors who value that alignment and are increasingly seeking institutional-quality real estate opportunities backed by experienced operators.”
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