Riller Capital
Overview
Riller Capital is a real estate private equity firm specializing in hotel investments across the United States. Founded in 2019 by Suril Shah, the firm has rapidly expanded its portfolio to include nearly 80 hotels nationwide, with assets totaling over $1.5 billion. Their investments span both full-service and select-service properties affiliated with major brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. The firm's investment strategy is multifaceted, focusing on operational improvements, renovations and repositioning, adaptive reuse, new developments, and ground lease or sale-leaseback transactions. This approach allows Riller Capital to capitalize on a wide range of opportunities, leveraging their deep industry knowledge and in-house expertise in acquisitions, asset management, operations, revenue management, and construction and design. Riller Capital's team comprises seasoned professionals with extensive backgrounds in the hospitality and real estate sectors. CEO and Managing Partner Suril Shah previously served as Managing Director and Head of U.S. Hotels at Starwood Capital Group, overseeing a portfolio valued over $11 billion. President Akshay Goyal led U.S. Hotel Acquisitions at Starwood Capital, involved in over $16 billion of transactions. Senior Vice President Brittany Kneidinger has experience with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Deutsche Bank, focusing on real estate investments. This collective expertise enables Riller Capital to execute its investment strategies effectively and generate long-term value for its stakeholders.
Investment Focus
- Hotel properties in the United States
- Opportunities for operational improvement or repositioning
- Assets with potential for adaptive reuse or redevelopment
- Properties suitable for ground lease or sale-leaseback transactions
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Riller Capital invest in?
Riller Capital invests in Real Estate and Hospitality, and is based in Philadelphia, United States. Riller Capital is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Riller Capital invest at?
Riller Capital backs companies at Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed.
Which regions does Riller Capital invest in?
Riller Capital invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Riller Capital?
Team members listed for Riller Capital include Evan Crandall (Senior Vice President) and Akshay Goyal (President).
What companies has Riller Capital invested in?
Riller Capital's portfolio includes Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt.
How do I contact Riller Capital?
Riller Capital's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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