Crystal Creek Capital
Overview
Crystal Creek Capital is a private equity real estate investment firm based in Jackson, Wyoming, focusing on value-add investments in hospitality properties across the United States. The firm aims to preserve and grow investor capital through strategic acquisitions and management of real estate assets, creating jobs and stimulating local economies in the communities where they invest. Their portfolio includes properties such as The Cloudveil, Autograph Collection in Jackson Hole, and Planters Inn in Charleston, South Carolina. The firm's investment strategy centers on identifying underperforming or distressed hospitality assets and implementing turnaround plans to enhance value. This approach involves extensive renovations and operational improvements to reposition properties in the market. For instance, Crystal Creek Capital plans to undertake an extensive renovation of Planters Inn, a historic 64-room hotel in Charleston's Historic District, to reinforce its status as a premier luxury boutique hotel. Crystal Creek Capital's leadership team comprises experienced professionals with backgrounds in real estate investment and development. Jim Walter, the firm's president, founded Crystal Creek Capital in 2009, building on years of collaborative experience in investment and real estate. Thomas J. Saylak, chairman, has over 27 years of experience focusing on distressed and underperforming commercial real estate assets worldwide. The team also includes Mark Berry, chief operating officer, and Alex Bertles, principal, who lead the firm's investment strategy and operations. Crystal Creek Capital's philosophy emphasizes a collaborative, value-oriented, and transparent investment approach, aiming to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns while maintaining a long-term focus on wealth preservation and growth for its investors.
Investment Focus
- Properties with repositioning or redevelopment potential
- Opportunities for operational improvements
- Assets requiring turnaround strategies
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Crystal Creek Capital invest in?
Crystal Creek Capital invests in Real Estate and Hospitality, and is based in Wyoming, United States. Crystal Creek Capital is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Crystal Creek Capital invest at?
Crystal Creek Capital backs companies at Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 2M - 10M.
Which regions does Crystal Creek Capital invest in?
Crystal Creek Capital invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Crystal Creek Capital?
Team members listed for Crystal Creek Capital include Aaron Drucker (Principal) and Alex Bertles (Principal).
What companies has Crystal Creek Capital invested in?
Crystal Creek Capital's portfolio includes The Cloudveil, Autograph Collection, Mountain Modern Jackson Hole, SpringHill Suites Jackson Hole, Mountain Modern Sedona, Planters Inn, The Armstrong Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott Boston Copley Square.
How do I contact Crystal Creek Capital?
Crystal Creek Capital's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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