Matthew Livian

Since joining Sydell in 2011 as Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer, Matt has raised over $1.5 billion in capital and built strong relationships across the company’s capital stack while leading numerous capital raises, refinancing on behalf of ownership as a deal sponsor, and structuring complex deals involving ground leases, historic tax credits, and EB-5 finding. Leading all acquisition and financing efforts including new asset origination, capital raising efforts, and asset management, Matt’s team is responsible for identifying and assessing potential markets; originating and executing new transactions including deal sourcing, underwriting, due diligence, deal negotiations; and raising capital through both debt and equity.

Before joining the company, Matthew served as the Vice President of Acquisitions & Development at Ian Schrager Company, an owner, developer, and manager of hotel & residential projects in gateway cities, for five years. During his tenure, he was responsible for all transaction execution, origination, coordinating market & property due to diligence, financial underwriting, and various development initiatives. Prior to his time with Schrager, Matt worked in the investment banking division at Bear Stearns focusing on real estate, gaming, and lodging.