For Real Estate Companies and Fund Managers
- Present projects, portfolios or funds
- Meet capital partners and strategic investors
- Build long-term investor relationships
GCN Investor Conference
Real Estate Investor Conference
Raise capital for your real estate project or fund. Connect with family offices, private equity, private credit and institutional investors on March 25, 2027 in Newport Beach.
Participate at GCN
Two Ways to Engage in Real Estate
For Investors
- Discover institutional-quality opportunities
- Meet experienced real estate sponsors
- Explore new markets and asset classes
Real Estate Capital
The Real Estate Capital Stack
Explore investment opportunities across the full capital structure, from equity to structured credit.
Equity
Growth capital and long-term ownership in real estate assets.
Mezzanine
Flexible, higher-yield capital to bridge funding gaps.
Preferred Equity
Enhanced returns with priority over common equity and defined terms.
Senior Debt
Secure, asset-backed financing with conservative risk profiles.
Opportunity Set
Real Estate Deal Types at the Conference
Development Projects
Ground-up, adaptive reuse and major redevelopment opportunities.
Acquisitions and Value-Add
Stabilized assets, repositioning and operational improvements.
Funds and Real Estate Platforms
Institutional-quality funds, sector platforms and multi-asset strategies.
Investor Ready
Is Your Project Investor Ready?
A quick checklist to help you prepare for meaningful conversations with investors at the conference.
- Clear investment thesis and business plan
- Defined capital structure and use of proceeds
- Project financials and return projections
- Experienced management team
- Market data and key assumptions
- Existing traction, permits or approvals
Term Sheet Framework
Key Terms Investors Evaluate in Real Estate Deals
Before meeting investors in Newport Beach, make sure your offering clearly answers these six questions. They form the core of almost every real estate term sheet.
Capital Structure
How the raise is split between senior debt, mezzanine, preferred equity and common equity, and how much the sponsor is co-investing.
Preferred Return
The minimum annual return paid to investors, often 6% to 10%, before the sponsor participates in profits.
Waterfall and Promote
How cash flow and sale proceeds are distributed once the preferred return is met, including the sponsor's carried interest.
Fees
Acquisition, asset management, development and disposition fees, and how they are aligned with investor outcomes.
Governance and Control
Major decision rights, reporting obligations, capital call terms and remedies if the business plan changes.
Hold Period and Exit
Target hold period, refinancing assumptions and the exit strategy investors should expect.
FAQ
Real Estate Investor Conference FAQ
When and where is the GCN Real Estate Investor Conference?
The real estate program runs as part of the GCN Investor Conference on March 25, 2027 at the Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
Who attends the real estate program?
Real estate developers, operators and fund managers meet family offices, private equity firms, private credit funds, high-net-worth investors and institutional allocators. The conference brings together 600+ attendees and 170+ investors.
What types of real estate deals are presented?
Ground-up development, adaptive reuse, acquisitions and value-add repositioning, stabilized assets, and real estate funds and platforms across multifamily, commercial, hospitality, industrial and mixed-use sectors.
How do I present my real estate project or fund?
Apply through the Present page. Presenting companies receive a stage slot in front of the investor audience, along with opportunities to meet investors one-on-one throughout the day.
Which parts of the capital stack are investors funding?
Investors at GCN participate across the full capital stack, including common equity, preferred equity, mezzanine financing and senior debt, as well as LP commitments to real estate funds.
How can investors attend?
Accredited and institutional investors can request access through the GCN investor network. Approved investors receive access to the conference and to curated deal flow before and after the event.
Be Part of the Real Estate Program
Present, Exhibit or Sponsor
Position your real estate opportunity in front of a global network of investors and industry leaders at GCN Newport Beach.
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