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Greatwater Opportunity Capital is a real estate private equity and development firm dedicated to revitalizing emerging urban markets across the United States, with a significant focus on Detroit’s historic neighborhoods. Over the past decade, the firm’s principals have concentrated on unlocking the immense potential within Detroit’s housing stock—improving properties, preserving affordability, and creating sustainable, community-centered value. By combining thoughtful investment strategies with long-term stewardship, Greatwater delivers strong performance while strengthening the neighborhoods in which it operates.

As a recognized Freddie Mac Multifamily Impact Sponsor, Greatwater Opportunity Capital is celebrated for its leadership in affordable housing and tenant advancement. The firm actively promotes green building improvements, sustainable operations, and resident-focused support services, aligning financial returns with measurable social impact. Its approach to value creation extends beyond renovations and leasing—prioritizing affordability, environmental responsibility, and the economic mobility of the communities it serves. This mission-driven model positions Greatwater as a standout operator in the impact investing space.

Greatwater also leverages Opportunity Zone legislation to direct capital toward underserved neighborhoods, driving economic growth while offering investors substantial long-term tax advantages. By aligning innovative financial tools with on-the-ground redevelopment expertise, the firm channels investment into areas where it can make the greatest difference. With a proven track record of producing positive local outcomes and a commitment to equitable revitalization, Greatwater Opportunity Capital continues to build transformative projects that benefit residents, investors, and communities alike.