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Clay W. Hamlin III

Private Investment Firm Pennsylvania, United States ·Founded 1984

Overview

Clay W. Hamlin III is a seasoned investor with extensive experience in real estate investments and operations. He co-founded Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT) in 1997, serving as its CEO until 2005, during which the company grew to an enterprise value exceeding $4 billion. In 2009, he founded LBCW Holdings, a privately held investment company focusing on private equity, structured debt, and special opportunities. LBCW Holdings has a history of successful investments across various asset classes, including real estate and public securities. In addition to his investment ventures, Mr. Hamlin is the founder and managing partner of Alliance Partners, a real estate investment and operating firm. With over 30 years in the commercial real estate sector, he has acquired and developed properties valued at more than $3 billion. He is also the president of the Hamlin Family Foundation and CEO of CITRS, a non-profit organization dedicated to character education in K-12 schools. Mr. Hamlin holds an undergraduate degree and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a JD from Temple University Law School. He is a member of the University of Pennsylvania Tennis Hall of Fame and serves on the school's Athletics Board of Overseers of the Trustees.

Investment Focus

Focus on private equity, structured debt, and special opportunities
Interest in real estate and public securities investments
Alignment with LBCW Holdings' investment strategy

Portfolio Companies

Corporate Office Properties TrustAlliance PartnersHamlin Family FoundationCITRS

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What sectors does Clay W. Hamlin III invest in?

Clay W. Hamlin III invests in Financial Services, Real Estate and Private Equity, and is based in Pennsylvania, United States. Clay W. Hamlin III is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.