Cedar Square

Overview

Cedar Square is a boutique real estate private equity investment firm based in Charlotte, NC, specializing in the acquisition and development of high-quality real estate investments. The firm primarily targets retail, office, mixed-use, and multi-family assets in rapidly growing infill markets across the Carolinas. Cedar Square focuses on properties adjacent to major public and private investments, with transaction sizes ranging from $1 million to $25 million. The firm's investment strategy involves identifying and revitalizing underperforming properties, leveraging capital improvements and operational strategies to enhance both aesthetic and financial performance. Cedar Square employs a disciplined investment approach, focusing on acquiring underperforming properties in prime locations with strong market fundamentals and growing tourism metrics. The firm targets assets with significant value-add potential, allowing for repositioning through capital improvements, operational enhancements, and optimized marketing. Over the past eight years, Cedar Square has successfully completed over half a billion dollars in investments. In the last 24 months, the firm has acquired five commercial properties totaling nearly 400,000 square feet, developed two multifamily properties totaling nearly 500 units, and completed two townhome developments. The rebranding to Cedar Square reflects the company's commitment to elevating urban environments through innovative real estate investments, with the name 'Cedar Square' honoring the firm's first investment located on Cedar Street and symbolizing its dedication to urban revitalization.

Investment Focus

• Properties adjacent to major public and private investments
• Transaction sizes ranging from $1 million to $25 million
• Assets with significant value-add potential