Urban Catalyst
Overview
Urban Catalyst is a San Jose Opportunity Zone fund manager and developer, founded in 2017, concentrating on ground-up development in downtown San Jose—a deliberately tight geographic thesis tied to Silicon Valley growth. With Fund I closed at $131 million and Fund II advancing a diversified downtown development portfolio, the firm has earned external recognition, including a top-4% Novogradac OZ ranking, Forbes OZ honors and a 2024 Silicon Valley Developer of the Year award. For QOZ investors, it offers focused, well-regarded development exposure rather than stabilized cash flow.
Strategy & advantages
- Concentrates on ground-up Opportunity Zone development in downtown San Jose, tied to Silicon Valley growth.
- Closed Fund I at $131 million; Fund II advances a diversified downtown development portfolio.
- Earned a top-4% Novogradac OZ ranking.
- Recognized with Forbes OZ honors and a 2024 Silicon Valley Developer of the Year award.
- Manages $250M+; focused development exposure rather than stabilized cash flow.
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