Croatan Investments

Overview

Croatan Investments is a private equity real estate manager specializing in multifamily investments. Founded in 2004, the firm is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with team members operating in cities including Atlanta, Dallas, New York City, Washington D.C., and Singapore. Croatan focuses on acquiring cash-flowing Class-B value-add real estate in markets with high job and population growth. The firm targets Class A, B, and C physical assets located in Class A locations within major and secondary markets across the Mid-Atlantic and Sun Belt regions. Croatan employs an opportunistic investment approach, adapting its strategy across all stages of the market cycle to consistently seek attractive risk-adjusted returns. The firm provides hands-on oversight to implement business plans and maximize returns over the investment hold periods, managing every phase of property renovations from concept and design to final delivery. Croatan Investments is a certified minority-owned company, emphasizing excellence, integrity, and respect in its operations. The firm's track record includes a gross internal rate of return (IRR) of 29.7% and a gross equity multiple of 2.87x over 21 years, with 30 realized investments. Notable properties in their portfolio include Midtown at Camp Springs in Washington, D.C., Luna Pointe in Norfolk-Virginia Beach, VA, and Broadstone Vintage Park in Houston, TX. Recent developments include the launch of an affordable housing platform in January 2026 and the expansion of their transactions team in November 2025. Croatan's mission is to maximize risk-adjusted returns by uncovering undervalued multifamily real estate opportunities, with a vision to be the premier rental housing investment manager providing best-in-class experiences for stakeholders.

Investment Focus

• High job and population growth markets
• Class A, B, and C physical assets in Class A locations
• Major and secondary markets across the Mid-Atlantic and Sun Belt regions

Portfolio Companies