Paul Van
- Title
- Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer @
- Company
- Croatan Investments
Paul Van is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Croatan Investments. Maintaining the vision for Croatan is his main focus, which includes growth planning and corporate culture development. He also guides Croatan’s overall investment strategy and provides leadership to the firm’s transactions function.
Mr. Van began his career as a mergers and acquisitions investment banker at UBS in New York City and advised on transactions in the gaming, consumer product, food service, agricultural, healthcare, and technology industries. Mr. Van then transitioned to Harbor Group International where he became a Vice President of Acquisitions covering multifamily markets across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Midwest and Texas.
Mr. Van is currently active with the Urban Land Institute (ULI), National Multi-Housing Council (NMHC), Alternative & Direct Investment Securities Association (ADISA), and Association of Asian American Investment Managers (AAAIM). He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University.
Past Speaking Events
- Uncovering Value in Multifamily Real Estate: Where to Invest Now and for the Futurehosted by Croatan InvestmentsJune 3, 20212:00 PM - 3:00 PMWebcast
About Croatan Investments
Croatan Investments is a private equity real estate manager focused on multifamily investments. We have a passion for uncovering new opportunities with excellent intrinsic value. Founded in 2004, our track record is built upon our opportunistic nature, agnostic approach, and nimble execution. We adapt our strategy across all stages of the market cycle, maintain investment flexibility to consistently achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns, and preserve the trust of our investors.
Our firm is comprised of real estate professionals who intimately understand our target markets, continually assess the dynamic multifamily landscape, and skillfully execute on each asset’s business plan. Our proven success is a reflection of our commitment to excellence, discipline, and expertise. Headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, Croatan has team members operating in Austin, Dallas, Atlanta, New York City and Singapore. Our portfolio currently consists of multifamily assets across the Mid-Atlantic and Sun Belt regions. Croatan Investments is proud to be a certified minority-owned company.