S3E15- Daniel Brereton - Making commercial real estate accessible

In this episode of the Deal Makers Podcast, host Asaf Raz talks with Daniel Brereton, Head of Investor Relations at Equity Multiple, a platform focused on making commercial real estate investment opportunities available to a broader audience. Daniel explains how Equity Multiple combines real estate expertise with a tech-forward approach to simplify investing in diverse assets across the capital stack, including senior debt, mezzanine debt, and equity positions. He shares insights into the current market dynamics, Equity Multiple’s strategies for mitigating risk in uncertain times, and the company’s focus on partnerships with experienced sponsors. Daniel also discusses the growing interest in Equity Multiple’s Ascent Income Fund, which aims to provide attractive returns through carefully vetted real estate debt opportunities.

Chapters:
00:01 - Introduction to Daniel Brereton and Equity Multiple’s mission

02:24 - Daniel’s background in wealth management and transition to real estate

04:37 - The current market: navigating interest rates and emerging opportunities

06:28 - The story behind Equity Multiple’s Ascent Income Fund

08:21 - Risk management strategies in real estate debt investing

10:17 - Leveraging technology and market insights for smarter underwriting

11:55 - Building capital pipelines and fulfilling investor demand

14:09 - Predictions on the commercial real estate market’s future trajectory

17:46 - Shameless plug: Equity Multiple’s Ascent Income Fund and partnership opportunities

Get in touch with Daniel:
Linkedin: Daniel Brereton 

Website: Equity Multiple

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