Griffin Capital is a private real estate investment and management firm operating across multiple residential sectors. Founded in 1995 by Kevin Shields, the firm has evolved from its investment banking roots into a platform spanning multifamily development, opportunity zone investments, and build-to-rent housing. The company operates through several investment vehicles, including Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds and development partnerships, and has historically sponsored non-traded REITs that were subsequently merged, internalized, or sold to third parties. In May 2022, Griffin Capital divested its interval fund management business and broker-dealer operations to Apollo Global Management. In September 2025, the firm launched Griffin Capital Residential Partners, a dedicated build-to-rent division led by industry veterans from Amherst, expanding its platform beyond traditional multifamily into single-family rental communities. Griffin Capital focuses on ground-up development and value-add acquisitions in Sun Belt and secondary markets, targeting locations with population growth and rental housing demand. The firm's current portfolio includes over 12,700 multifamily units across the United States. Top market exposure includes Texas (Austin and Houston), with multiple properties totaling over 3,000 units across both metros, Nashville, Phoenix/Tempe, Denver, Baltimore/Washington D.C., and Charlotte. Texas properties represent approximately 25-30% of the visible portfolio by unit count.