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he Vistria Group, a private investment firm focused on delivering both financial returns and meaningful impact, has surpassed $2.5 billion in assets under management for its real estate strategy. Launched in March 2023, the fund has already acquired over 7,000 units nationwide, with more than 80% being affordable housing.
"This milestone demonstrates that institutional investors recognize the value of high-quality affordable and workforce housing," said Margaret Anadu, Senior Partner at The Vistria Group. "We're not just participating in this market; we're defining it with our permanent capital and national portfolio."
Vistria's real estate strategy aims to create a new industry blueprint for deploying institutional capital to drive market returns while addressing the US affordable housing crisis. The firm has attracted blue-chip investors, including public pensions, global investment banks, and leading foundations.
"We've exceeded $2.5 billion in AUM in just two years, which is remarkable by any standard," said Martin Nesbitt, Co-CEO and Senior Partner at The Vistria Group. "Our holistic approach to real estate, combined with our work across healthcare, knowledge & learning solutions, and financial services, gives us unique insights and opportunities to create value for both investors and communities."
Vistria's multi-pronged approach includes preserving, improving, and producing affordable and workforce housing through acquisitions, conversions, and new developments. The firm has made 15 investments in states such as New York, Texas, and California, ensuring long-term affordability through partnerships with local leaders.
The Vistria Group is a private investment firm that seeks to deliver both financial returns and impact by investing in essential industries like healthcare, knowledge & learning solutions, financial services, and housing. With almost $16 billion in AUM, the firm works as a true partner, drawing on its deep sector knowledge, operational expertise, unique network, diverse team, and impact orientation to achieve transformational growth.
