C-Port Equity, founded by Ryan Duff, emerged from a vision to capitalize on unique opportunities within the multifamily real estate sector. Our journey began with a focus on distressed apartment projects in select Southeastern US markets. Our expertise in identifying market trends and volatility helps us transform challenges into profitable ventures. C-Port was founded to provide innovative investment strategies and steadfast commitment to deliver above-market returns.
Our Journey in Real Estate Investment
President/CEO
URS Capital
CHRIS URSO
Christopher Urso is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of URS Capital Partners since 2007. He has since led a skilled team acquiring, renovating, and leasing over 5,000 apartments valued at $750 million. Christopher's leadership centers on strategic acquisitions and or developments with clear value creation potential while maintaining a vigilant, riskaware approach in today's dynamic market. Since 2009, he has raised over $300 million in private capital boasting a 75% repeat investor rate. Since inception, URS Cap has exited 24 deals with an avg 35% IRR and 2.25x EM. Alongside his wife and business partner, Lisa, Christopher resides in Huntington, NY, with their two children.
Managing Partner at PineTree Partners, a Boutique Global Advisory and Private Investment Vehicle supported by influential families worldwide.
CHRISTOPHER YOSHIDA
Mr. Yoshida has more than 2 decades of global market, asset management and entrepreneurial experience. Prior to founding PineTree Partners, he was the President and CFO of Northern Data, Europe’s Leading HPC Infrastructure provider. Before joining Northern Data, Mr. Yoshida was a Senior Advisor to Global Credit and the Head of Carlyle Capital Solutions Europe (CCS), at the Carlyle Group based out of London. Mr. Yoshida has spent over 16 years before this in leadership and management positions at Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.
Chairman, Broadstone Net Lease Inc.. (NYSE:BNL) Managing Partner, Hawkes Insights
LAURIE HAWKES
With over 40 years of business experience, Ms. Hawkes has held executive leadership positions as an investment banker with Salomon Brothers & CS First Boston, a private real estate equity investor with US Realty Advisors and Principal Investor co-founding ARP Phoenix Fund I and American Residential Properties, Inc. (ARPI) to acquire, lease and manage single family rentals. Laurie took ARPI public on NYSE as a $2.4B enterprise with over 10,000 units in 2013.
Morrison Avenue Capital Partners
CEO & Founder
CRAIG DESCALZI
Mr. Descalzi founded MACP fourteen years ago to serve a specific niche- catering to sophisticated investors seeking unique real estate opportunities that deliver risk adjusted returns. Under his leadership, the firm has raised over 450M of equity across $1.5B of assets and delivered ~35% IRR and 2.05x to investors over thirteen realized deals. MACP continues to grow and is viewed as a leading sponsor of multifamily housing in the South East.
Advisor Team
A Distinctive Approach to Real Estate Investing
At C-Port Equity, our path is characterized by a relentless canvassing strategy to source, acquire, and actively manage assets. We focus on direct investment opportunities, leveraging our decades worth of relationships with best-in-class operators and managers. Our focus is on targeting distressed scenarios to drive short-to-mid-term cash flow and accelerate capital appreciation. This approach offers our investors a unique blend of stability and growth potential in the dynamic multifamily real estate market.
Ryan L. Duff
The Sponsor
Behind C-Port Equity
Ryan L. Duff, the Managing Partner and Founder of C-Port Equity, brings over 14 years of experience in multifamily real estate financing and debt structuring. His deep understanding of the capital stack and market dynamics has been instrumental in funding over $4B of apartment transactions. Ryan's expertise extends beyond financing; his insights into the marketplace have cultivated a vast network of owner/operators, lenders, and brokers, making him a sought-after advisor and co-investor in the sector.