Established Owner and Operator of Real Estate

Ballantyne | Charlotte

Northwood seeks to acquire assets at an attractive basis and unlock value over time through hands-on asset management. The firm’s in-house management platforms operate its hotel, retail, residential, office, and industrial properties.

Northwood is a privately-owned, employee-held registered investment advisor that was founded in 2006 by John Z. Kukral, former President and CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Advisors.

Northwood employs a fundamental, value-driven investment strategy, pursuing attractive risk-adjusted returns while limiting downside risk. Northwood invests alongside institutional and private clients in a broad range of real estate and real estate-related investment opportunities across the US and Europe, with approximately $7.4 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2025.

The Northwood team has deep experience in sourcing, executing and managing real estate transactions worldwide, ranging from office buildings and shopping centers to hotels and residential investments.

245 Real estate professionals
390 PROPERTIES
$20 BILLION IN REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION SINCE INCEPTION

Investment Strategy

Northwood’s investment strategy emphasizes capital preservation and incentive alignment between the firm’s principals and investors. Northwood seeks to acquire assets at an attractive basis and unlock value over time through hands-on asset management. The firm owns management platforms that operate its hotel, retail, residential, office and industrial properties.

Sustainability

Northwood differentiates its approach to real estate investing and management by employing a value-driven investment strategy while limiting downside risk, which includes understanding sustainability-linked risks and opportunities.

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