What We Do
At Asymmetria, we don’t deal in everyday investments. We tap into our strong network of distinguished partners to connect high-net-worth investors with quality sponsors.
Our ability to identify and gain access to unique capital investment opportunities is what makes us different.
Our ability to identify and gain access to unique capital investment opportunities is what makes us different.
Who We Serve
The investors we partner with are confident, well-rounded, and driven. They seek uncommon opportunities with outcomes tipped toward return with managed risk.
Our sponsor network is comprised of high-quality and fully vetted commercial real estate operators, private equity professionals, and other seasoned financial industry practitioners.
Our portfolio
To date, we’ve raised $400MM of capital from investors and partnered to transact on more than $1.65B in assets. Our diverse portfolio spans across eight asset classes and 25 states.
Asymmetria has participated in various debt verticals, including:
• Agricultural Lending
• Senior and Mezzanine Private Credit
• Bridge Financing
• Cell Tower Development
Asymmetria has participated in various debt verticals, including:
• Agricultural Lending
• Senior and Mezzanine Private Credit
• Bridge Financing
• Cell Tower Development
Being diversified across sectors and regions fits hand in hand with our opportunistic approach of investing.
Being diversified across sectors and regions fits hand in hand with our opportunistic approach of investing.
Asymmetria seeks to opportunistically participate in equity style investments, focusing on cash flow driven total rate of return, especially where tax efficiencies are achievable. Previous investments have been made in, but not limited to, the following sectors:
• Inland Marine Equipment Leasing
• Grocery Anchored Shopping Centers
• Montessori Schools
• Hospitality
Asymmetria seeks to opportunistically participate in equity style investments, focusing on cash flow driven total rate of return, especially where tax efficiencies are achievable. Previous investments have been made in, but not limited to, the following sectors:
• Inland Marine Equipment Leasing
• Grocery Anchored Shopping Centers
• Montessori Schools
• Hospitality
Who We Are
We’re more than liaisons. We have a personal stake in every opportunity and transaction.
Our backgrounds range from portfolio management to institutional capital markets to credit analysis. Together, we’ve built a unique model and amassed an impressive network.
Prior to joining Asymmetria, DJ worked as a Managing Director at Credit Suisse, working within the Securitized Products business. Responsible for assisting in our strategic direction, expanding the sponsor network, and supporting investor relations, DJ draws from a 10 year investment background in alternative markets, as well as 15 years experience working on an institutional trading desk. DJ earned an MBA from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, and his BS from Cornell University.
Since Asymmetria’s inception, Chad has played a supporting role in sourcing, underwriting and managing Asymmetria’s diverse portfolio, totaling $1.65B of assets. He is a member of the investment advisory board and proactively monitors investment performance and reporting, while leading investor relations and capital raising efforts. Chad earned his MBA and BS from Harding University’s Paul R. Carter College of Business.
Greg has over 20 years of institutional investment management experience. Previously, Greg oversaw the fixed-income portfolio at American Equity, managing over $26B in assets. During his tenure, he actively managed sleeves focused on investment-grade credit, distressed debt, real estate, and mortgage-backed securities. In 2014, Greg co-founded Asymmetria with Chad Carstensen and Scott Keplinger. Greg earned an MBA from the University of Iowa and a BA in Mathematics and Philosophy from St. Olaf College. He is also a member of the Iowa Society of Chartered Analysts.
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