Kris Knecht

Directed end-to-end acquisitions, achieving ~$725M in total capitalization across 3M square feet and 2,000+ units for commingled funds, SMAs, and JVs.

Orchestrated the sourcing, structuring, and negotiation of $225M in refinancings, restructurings, and GP-led recapitalizations.

Spearheaded investment committee processes, from initial presentation to final approval, for all transactions.

Executed special situation asset transactions, including adaptive reuse and historic property conversions, with a total capitalization of $250M.

Developed and launched TBRX, an inaugural sponsored vehicle, securing its first investment in Common House by June 2023.

Co-founded and scaled a multi-strategy real estate investment and development platform, targeting new development, special situations, and value-add acquisitions.

Structured a $100M programmatic Joint Venture with Tribridge Residential, a leading multifamily platform with $3.5B invested across 35K units.

Executed adaptive reuse and new construction projects totaling ~2.5M SF and ~$450M in capitalization, spanning residential, office, and mixed-use assets.

Cultivated an extensive global network of equity partners (HNW, Family Office & Institutional), lenders, and industry collaborators to facilitate complex financing.

Directed the multi-phase repositioning of an 850,000 SF historic site in West Midtown, Atlanta, with a total capitalization of ~$300M, and served as Managing Director for Lieef Investment Management, originating over $2B in mezzanine debt & CPACE financings.

Directed deal sourcing, underwriting, and transaction efforts for ~$60M in distressed and infill residential strategies for a boutique investment firm.

Cultivated and leveraged a robust network of High Net Worth (HNW) and family office equity partners for deal flow.

Established key relationships with mezzanine and construction lenders, enhancing financing capabilities for residential projects.

Developed and implemented tailored investment strategies for institutional and Ultra-High Net Worth (UHNW) clients, optimizing portfolios across diverse asset classes.

Analyzed and integrated various financial products, including equities, derivatives, fixed income, and mutual funds, to meet client objectives.

Successfully obtained Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA securities licenses, ensuring compliance and expertise in investment advisory.