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How Strategic Capital is Transforming Real Estate Operators - David Robertson - CEO & CIO @ FrontRange Capital
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57 minutes
2 weeks ago
How Strategic Capital is Transforming Real Estate Operators - David Robertson - CEO & CIO @ FrontRange Capital
In this episode of The Distribution, host Brandon Sedloff sits down with David Robertson, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of FrontRange Capital, to unpack the evolution of strategic capital in real estate. David shares his unexpected journey from a childhood in Burbank’s entertainment industry to Harvard Business School and eventually into investment banking and real estate. The conversation explores how his experiences at Aimco shaped his perspective on capital structures, partnerships, and the growing role of GP stakes investing. Together, they discuss how operator needs have evolved, the nuances of co-GP relationships, and why alignment and integrity matter as much as capital itself.
They discuss:
• The formative experiences that shaped David’s career in real estate and finance
• How changes in the 1990s REIT legislation fueled the institutionalization of real estate
• Lessons learned from building Aimco and the origins of FrontRange Capital
• The continuum of operator growth and the evolving role of strategic capital
• Misconceptions about GP capital and how co-GP partnerships create accretive value
• What investors find compelling about GP stakes and co-GP structures
• The importance of personal alignment and partnership dynamics in long-term success
• David’s outlook on the future of GP investing and operator partnerships
Links:
FrontRange Capital - https://frontrangecap.com/
David on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-robertson-979b17109/
Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/
Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/
Topics:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:30) - David’s career and background
(00:11:42) - Investment banking and real estate
(00:21:13) - Founding FrontRange Capital Partners
(00:24:28) - Strategic capital for real estate operators
(00:26:46) - The evolution of operator needs
(00:27:22) - Scaling and liquidity challenges
(00:28:52) - Institutionalization and changing needs
(00:29:48) - The value of co-GP partnerships
(00:31:02) - Advising operators on strategic capital
(00:33:37) - Common misconceptions about GP capital
(00:39:00) - Investor perspectives on GP capital
(00:50:39) - The future of strategic capital
(00:55:47) - Conclusion and final thoughts
The Distribution by Juniper Square
The Distribution by Juniper Square sits you down with industry experts, thought leaders, and some of the biggest names in commercial real estate, venture capital, and private equity, for open and honest conversations about what’s happening in the private markets.
