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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Starwood Capital Group Closes Private-Credit Focused Vehicles at Total Valuation of $2.86 Billion
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood Capital"), a leading global private investment firm, today announced the closings of its latest private credit-focused vehicles: Starwood Real Estate Debt Strategies U.S. ("SREDS"), Starwood European Real Estate Debt Finance II ("SEREDF II"), and Starwood Australian Real Estate Debt Finance Trust I ("SAREDF"). Together with related co-investment vehicles, these closings represent total capital commitments of $2.86 billion. The successful completion of these fundraises mark a significant milestone in the continued expansion of Starwood Capital's global real estate credit business. Since its inception in 1991, Starwood Capital has been a leader in the real estate credit markets as both a lender and borrower. Through its private investment vehicles and Starwood Property Trust (NYSE:STWD), the Firm has completed over $100 billion of lending transactions since 2010. Starwood Capital operates a fully integrated real estate lending platform, encompassing originations, underwriting, portfolio management, capital markets and legal functions, supported by a dedicated team of more than 60 professionals. With access to multiple sources of financing and a team of seasoned real estate and capital markets professionals, the Firm is well-positioned to deliver customized, creative financing solutions to borrowers across market cycles. "We're incredibly excited to leverage our team's expertise and continue building on Starwood Capital's long-standing success in real estate credit," said Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital. "As traditional lenders pull back in the face of regulatory and macroeconomic headwinds, Starwood Capital's depth of experience uniquely positions us to provide flexible, high-quality financing solutions at compelling yields through a variety of credit products." Jonathan Pollack, President of Starwood Capital, added, "Our scale, expertise, and ability to act decisively enables us to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns for our investors. These fund closings reflect deep confidence in our platform and strategy from our global partners." About Starwood Capital Group Starwood Capital Group is a private investment firm with a core focus on real assets globally. Since its inception in 1991, Starwood Capital Group has raised over $85 billion of capital, and currently has ~$115 billion of assets under management. Through a series of comingled opportunity funds and Starwood Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (SREIT), a non-listed REIT, the Firm has invested in virtually every category of real estate on a global basis, opportunistically shifting asset classes, geographies and positions in the capital stack as it perceives risk/reward dynamics to be evolving. Starwood Capital also manages Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD), the largest commercial mortgage real estate investment trust in the United States, which has successfully deployed over $102 billion of capital since inception and manages a portfolio of over $25 billion across debt and equity investments. Additionally, Starwood Capital manages over $4 billion in several private debt funds investing across the globe. Starwood's large, owned portfolio and its active affiliates provide significant real-time information that can be acted on, across asset classes and geographies. These affiliates include: Highmark Residential - Starwood's in-house property management company with over 2,000 people, Starwood Digital Ventures – Starwood's in-house data center platform with over 70 people fully dedicated to Starwood's data center investment strategy, Starwood Hotels – Starwood's affiliated hotel brand management team with over 3,500 employees, Essex Title – which acts as a title agent for one or more underwriters in issuing title policies and/or providing support services, and Starwood Oil & Gas – which leverages Starwood's industry knowledge and extensive transactional experience to capitalize on conventional and unconventional assets in North America. Over the past 33 years, Starwood Capital Group and its affiliates have successfully executed an investment strategy that involves building enterprises in both the private and public markets. Additional information can be found at and Media Contacts H/Advisors Abernathy Tom Johnson: (212) 371-5999 Dan Scorpio, (646) 899-8118 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Starwood Capital Group Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Hospitality Net
21-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Field & Stream Lodge Co. by Starwood Capital Group
Field & Stream Lodge Co. is a hospitality platform that inspires more people to cherish adventure and the outdoors through thoughtfully designed lifestyle lodging. Rooted in the legacy of Field & Stream, an iconic American brand established in 1871, Lodge Co. reimagines this heritage for today's outdoor enthusiasts—families, first-timers, seasoned adventurers, and everyone in between. With a mission to make the Great Outdoors more accessible, it offers inviting, adventure-ready accommodations designed for comfort, connection, and exploration in some of America's most breathtaking natural destinations, including national parks, beaches, and ski towns. Founded by Starwood Capital Group and AJ Capital Partners, the platform plans to open properties nationally, creating a gateway for guests to immerse themselves in nature in unforgettable ways. For more information visit and follow @fieldandstreamlodges on Instagram. Field & Stream Lodge Co. is a brand by Starwood Capital Group Starwood Capital Group operates 4 brands
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Starwood Capital Appoints Rob Allard as Chief Investment Officer of Starwood Insurance Strategies
Starwood to open up its $30 billion real asset credit platform to the insurance industry MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood Capital") today announced the appointment of Rob Allard as Chief Investment Officer for Starwood Insurance Strategies, a new extension of Starwood Capital's credit platform. Mr. Allard brings more than 27 years of financial industry experience to his new position, including deep expertise in insurance markets, asset-backed finance and private assets. Starwood Capital is a global leader in real estate and infrastructure investing and lending with approximately $115 billion of total assets under management. The firm has originated more than $100 billion in credit investments since 2010 across several industry-leading verticals including Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD), Starwood Infrastructure Finance, and LNR Partners, a $110 billion commercial mortgage special servicer. "Starwood Capital is well positioned to build upon our extensive relationships with the insurance industry by providing them with access to our expertise across real assets and our leading credit platform," said Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital. "We manage an unrivaled real asset credit origination and servicing platform that is a plug-and-play solution for the duration, return and risk profile of these investors. As the owner of more than 15,000 properties globally, we have unique insights and market access that drive our investment activity. Leveraging our expertise to meet the evolving needs of our clients is at the core of what we do, and I am confident Rob and his team will enable us to do just that." "We have a large-scale platform that delivers exactly the products our insurance clients are looking for, and unlike many of our peers, we do not have a captive client for this risk-return profile, making us an attractive partner," added Jonathan Pollack, President of Starwood Capital. "Rob's expertise and relationships will have an immediate impact on our ability to deliver." "I am thrilled to be joining Starwood Capital, one of the preeminent investors in real estate and infrastructure over the past 30 years," said Mr. Allard. "I look forward to replicating the success in my previous roles to build a high-quality insurance asset management platform to complement Starwood's existing capital base." Mr. Allard's extensive background includes helping set up and build Rothesay Asset Management North America, where he served as Chief Investment Officer and Head of Rothesay North America over the last seven years. Rothesay, originally founded within Goldman Sachs, was sold to Blackstone, GIC, and Mass Mutual in 2017. About Starwood Capital Group Starwood Capital Group is a private investment firm with a core focus on real assets globally. Since its inception in 1991, Starwood Capital Group has raised over $80 billion of capital, and currently has ~$115 billion of assets under management. Through a series of comingled opportunity funds and Starwood Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (SREIT), a non-listed REIT, the Firm has invested in virtually every category of real estate on a global basis, opportunistically shifting asset classes, geographies and positions in the capital stack as it perceives risk/reward dynamics to be evolving. Starwood Capital also manages Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD), the largest commercial mortgage real estate investment trust in the United States, which has successfully deployed over $102 billion of capital since inception and manages a portfolio of over $25 billion across debt and equity investments. Additionally, Starwood Capital manages approximately $4 billion in several private debt funds investing across the globe. Starwood's large owned portfolio and its active affiliates provide significant real-time information that can be acted on, across asset classes and geographies. These affiliates include: Starwood's in-house property management company with over 2,000 people, Starwood Digital Ventures – Starwood's in-house data center platform with over 60 people fully dedicated to Starwood's data center investment strategy, Starwood Hotels – Starwood's affiliated hotel brand management team with almost 4,000 professionals, Essex Title – which acts as a title agent for one or more underwriters in issuing title policies and/or providing support services, and Starwood Oil & Gas – which leverages Starwood's industry knowledge and extensive transactional experience to capitalize on conventional and unconventional assets in North America. Over the past 33 years, Starwood Capital Group and its affiliates have successfully executed an investment strategy that involves building enterprises in both the private and public markets. Additional information can be found at and Media Contacts: H/Advisors Abernathy Tom Johnson: (212) 371-5999 Dan Scorpio, (646) 899-8118 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Starwood Capital Group Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
08-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Starwood Capital Appoints Rob Allard as Chief Investment Officer of Starwood Insurance Strategies
Starwood to open up its $30 billion real asset credit platform to the insurance industry MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Capital Group ('Starwood Capital') today announced the appointment of Rob Allard as Chief Investment Officer for Starwood Insurance Strategies, a new extension of Starwood Capital's credit platform. Mr. Allard brings more than 27 years of financial industry experience to his new position, including deep expertise in insurance markets, asset-backed finance and private assets. Starwood Capital is a global leader in real estate and infrastructure investing and lending with approximately $115 billion of total assets under management. The firm has originated more than $100 billion in credit investments since 2010 across several industry-leading verticals including Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD), Starwood Infrastructure Finance, and LNR Partners, a $110 billion commercial mortgage special servicer. 'Starwood Capital is well positioned to build upon our extensive relationships with the insurance industry by providing them with access to our expertise across real assets and our leading credit platform,' said Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital. 'We manage an unrivaled real asset credit origination and servicing platform that is a plug-and-play solution for the duration, return and risk profile of these investors. As the owner of more than 15,000 properties globally, we have unique insights and market access that drive our investment activity. Leveraging our expertise to meet the evolving needs of our clients is at the core of what we do, and I am confident Rob and his team will enable us to do just that.' 'We have a large-scale platform that delivers exactly the products our insurance clients are looking for, and unlike many of our peers, we do not have a captive client for this risk-return profile, making us an attractive partner,' added Jonathan Pollack, President of Starwood Capital. 'Rob's expertise and relationships will have an immediate impact on our ability to deliver.' 'I am thrilled to be joining Starwood Capital, one of the preeminent investors in real estate and infrastructure over the past 30 years,' said Mr. Allard. 'I look forward to replicating the success in my previous roles to build a high-quality insurance asset management platform to complement Starwood's existing capital base.' Mr. Allard's extensive background includes helping set up and build Rothesay Asset Management North America, where he served as Chief Investment Officer and Head of Rothesay North America over the last seven years. Rothesay, originally founded within Goldman Sachs, was sold to Blackstone, GIC, and Mass Mutual in 2017. About Starwood Capital Group Starwood Capital Group is a private investment firm with a core focus on real assets globally. Since its inception in 1991, Starwood Capital Group has raised over $80 billion of capital, and currently has ~$115 billion of assets under management. Through a series of comingled opportunity funds and Starwood Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (SREIT), a non-listed REIT, the Firm has invested in virtually every category of real estate on a global basis, opportunistically shifting asset classes, geographies and positions in the capital stack as it perceives risk/reward dynamics to be evolving. Starwood Capital also manages Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD), the largest commercial mortgage real estate investment trust in the United States, which has successfully deployed over $102 billion of capital since inception and manages a portfolio of over $25 billion across debt and equity investments. Additionally, Starwood Capital manages approximately $4 billion in several private debt funds investing across the globe. Starwood's large owned portfolio and its active affiliates provide significant real-time information that can be acted on, across asset classes and geographies. These affiliates include: Starwood's in-house property management company with over 2,000 people, Starwood Digital Ventures – Starwood's in-house data center platform with over 60 people fully dedicated to Starwood's data center investment strategy, Starwood Hotels – Starwood's affiliated hotel brand management team with almost 4,000 professionals, Essex Title – which acts as a title agent for one or more underwriters in issuing title policies and/or providing support services, and Starwood Oil & Gas – which leverages Starwood's industry knowledge and extensive transactional experience to capitalize on conventional and unconventional assets in North America. Over the past 33 years, Starwood Capital Group and its affiliates have successfully executed an investment strategy that involves building enterprises in both the private and public markets. Additional information can be found at and Media Contacts: H/Advisors Abernathy Tom Johnson: [email protected], (212) 371-5999 Dan Scorpio, [email protected], (646) 899-8118 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Starwood Capital Group
Qatar Tribune
07-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QCB governor meets Starwood Capital Group chairman
Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Starwood Capital Group, on the sidelines of the 2025 Milken Institute Global Conference, held in Los Angeles, USA, from May 4 to 7, 2025. They discussed the latest developments in global finance and investment.
