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Brad Greiwe

Brad Greiwe is co-founder and chairman of Fifth Wall, a venture capital firm investing in technology for real estate and the built environment. His career links real estate private equity, the launch of a large single-family rental company and venture investing in property technology.

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Known For

  • Co-founding Fifth Wall in 2016 to connect real estate companies with technology startups.
  • Helping establish Invitation Homes and serving as its chief technology officer during its early growth.
  • Building a venture platform backed by real estate owners and operators seeking innovation across the built world.

Career and Focus

Greiwe began in real estate investment banking at UBS and later worked in private equity at Tishman Speyer and Starwood Capital. He then co-founded Invitation Homes, a single-family rental operator formed after the financial crisis, and served as its chief technology officer. Invitation Homes’ SEC filing describes the company’s acquisition and operating platform, while Greiwe’s role centered on technology and execution during its formation and growth.

In 2016, he co-founded Fifth Wall with Brendan Wallace. The firm invests in technology companies whose products serve real estate owners, developers and operators, making its venture strategy distinct from traditional property acquisition. Fifth Wall describes its mission as building a platform at the intersection of real estate and technology, with corporate partners and institutional capital supporting portfolio companies. Greiwe is now a co-founder and chairman; Brendan Wallace is CEO and CIO. His experience gives Fifth Wall a direct connection to property operating companies and the venture ecosystem. The investment firm’s portfolio and assets are not assets personally owned by Greiwe. Public materials emphasize his role and the firm’s strategy but provide limited detail on his current day-to-day investment responsibilities.

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