Knickpoint Ventures is a real estate investment firm with offices in New York, Miami, and Chicago.
Knickpoint Ventures is a vertically integrated real estate investment and operating platform focused on delivering compelling risk-adjusted returns across dynamic and evolving asset classes. Since its founding, the firm has sponsored and executed on a diverse set of opportunities spanning residential, industrial, self-storage, education, and emerging sectors, with a particular focus on situations that benefit from experienced sponsorship and active execution. Knickpoint combines an entrepreneurial approach with institutional discipline, leveraging deep market insight, data-driven underwriting, and long-standing industry relationships to source differentiated investment opportunities. With a rigorous focus on downside protection and capital preservation, the firm seeks to generate durable, long-term value for its institutional and high-net-worth partners.
Our Beliefs
Embrace the notion that real estate is evolving, so the future will be different than the past
Source proprietary deal flow by combining deep relationships with a progressive analytical approach
Deliver a comprehensive solution for investing, financing, developing, and operating real estate assets
Focus on long term partnerships based on transparency, integrity, and alignment
The Team
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Zain Koita
FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER
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Matthew Sprayregen
FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER
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Shawn Papazian
PARTNER, KNICKPOINT STUDIOS
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Sheilah Carroll
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
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Nick DiCicco
ACQUISITIONS
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James (Jamie) MIchalove
ACQUISITIONS
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Bobby Zysk
CONTROLLER
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Avi Aarons
CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES MANAGER