Patient capital for real places and the people building what’s next.
Clare Properties is a privately held, family-owned firm investing in real estate and early-stage companies. We take a long-term, relationship-driven approach — and bring more than capital to the partners we back.
Two disciplines, one philosophy: partner with exceptional operators and founders, co-invest selectively, and add value through capital markets experience, design, technology and brand — across two continents.
Durable assets, held for the long term.
We build portfolios across residential, mixed-use commercial and development — investing directly, and as GP and LP co-investors alongside top operating partners.
- Multifamily & mixed-use
- Ground-up development
- Luxury residential
- Hospitality & short-term rental
- Fund & GP co-investment
- Bay Area · Tahoe · Texas
Early capital, from people who’ve built.
We back early-stage founders with capital plus hands-on support — product, design and brand expertise, operating experience, and a network built over decades in technology.
- Pre-seed & seed
- Consumer technology
- Product & design partnership
- Brand & go-to-market
- Creative & media tools
- Introductions & hiring
How we invest
Long-term by design
Patient, privately held capital lets us hold through cycles and make decisions on a generational horizon, not a fund clock.
Partner with the best operators
We align with proven sponsors and founders, and co-invest selectively where our experience makes the outcome better.
Value beyond capital
Design, brand, technology and capital markets know-how — applied to properties, guest experiences and companies alike.
Recent activity
A representative selection. Details are available on request.
AI-enabled small-business holding company
Four-property mixed-use portfolio
Cinema development
Ultra-high-end residential
Luxury short-term rental
Technology company investments
Work with us
Sponsors & operating partners
We co-invest as GP or LP alongside experienced operators in residential, mixed-use and development projects.
Share an opportunity →Founders
Building something early? We invest capital and time — especially in product, design and brand.
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