Speedwagon Capital Partners

Speedwagon Capital Partners is a U.S. private real estate investment and opportunistic investment firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois that focuses on identifying and investing in unique, inefficient, dislocated, underperforming, or misunderstood assets and opportunities where disciplined capital and active strategy can unlock value. Founded in 2007 during the global financial crisis, the firm’s investment philosophy was shaped by distressed-environment investing and continues to emphasize alignment with partners, deep due diligence, and strategic execution to transform complex situations into strong results.

Speedwagon’s team blends extensive experience in real estate investment, operations, development, finance, and capital markets, and applies this expertise across real assets and real estate-related opportunities. The firm aims to partner with operators and investors who share a disciplined, long-term focus on downside risk mitigation and value creation rather than narrow asset class labels. Its approach often involves significant internal capital commitment alongside partner capital, reinforcing alignment of interests and accountability throughout the investment cycle.

Over the years, Speedwagon Capital Partners has sponsored multiple real estate funds and leveraged its capacity to invest in diverse opportunities and special situations. Leadership includes founding partners and managers with deep backgrounds in real estate finance, acquisitions, and operations, positioning the firm as a flexible sponsor capable of navigating a wide range of investment contexts.