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Institutional Real Estate

Strategic Property Investments for Generational Returns

Meridian Capital Partners acquires and manages high-quality commercial real estate across major U.S. markets. We combine institutional discipline with entrepreneurial vision to deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns.

About Our Firm

Institutional Discipline, Entrepreneurial Vision

Founded in 2009, Meridian Capital Partners is a privately held real estate investment firm that acquires, repositions, and manages commercial properties on behalf of institutional and private capital partners.

$2.4B+
Assets Under Management
35+
Properties Acquired
18%
Average Annual Return
15
Years of Experience

Our Investment Philosophy

We believe superior real estate returns are generated through a combination of disciplined market selection, rigorous due diligence, and hands-on asset management. Our team identifies opportunities in supply-constrained markets where demographic and economic trends support long-term value appreciation.

Every acquisition undergoes a comprehensive underwriting process that evaluates market fundamentals, property condition, tenant credit, and value-add potential. We do not speculate — we invest with conviction backed by data.

Risk-First Approach

Capital preservation is paramount. We underwrite to downside scenarios and maintain conservative leverage.

Value Creation

We actively manage every asset, driving NOI growth through strategic leasing, operational improvements, and targeted capex.

Our Team & Track Record

Our leadership team brings together decades of experience from leading institutional investment firms, real estate operating companies, and Wall Street. This diverse expertise enables us to evaluate opportunities from multiple perspectives and execute complex transactions with precision.

Since inception, we have completed over $2.4 billion in transactions across office, industrial, retail, and multifamily assets. Our portfolio has consistently outperformed relevant benchmarks while maintaining lower volatility than peer funds.

“We invest as if every dollar were our own. That principle has guided every decision we have made for fifteen years.”
Jonathan Whitfield
Managing Partner & CEO
Acquisition Criteria

What We Look For

We maintain rigorous investment criteria to ensure every acquisition aligns with our mandate of delivering consistent, risk-adjusted returns to our capital partners.

Target Markets

Sun Belt growth markets including Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Phoenix, Nashville, and Tampa. Focus on MSAs with above-average population and employment growth.

Property Types

Class-A and Class-B office, industrial/logistics, and multifamily assets. Prefer properties with value-add or core-plus profiles and clear paths to NOI growth.

Investment Size

Individual acquisitions between $15M and $150M. Portfolio and platform opportunities up to $500M considered on a case-by-case basis.

Return Profile

Target unlevered IRR of 12-18%. Minimum 6% in-place or projected stabilized cash-on-cash yield. Value-add strategies with 2-5 year hold periods preferred.

Risk Parameters

Maximum 65% LTV on acquisition. Strong in-place cash flow covering debt service by 1.25x minimum. Avoid speculative development and ground-up construction.

Timeline

Typical due diligence period of 45-60 days. All-cash closes available for the right opportunity. We move decisively once terms are agreed.

Have a Property That Fits Our Criteria?

We review every opportunity submitted to us and respond within five business days. All inquiries are held in strict confidence.