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Black Swan Developers

Des Moines, IA 2–10 employees 1 principals

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About Black Swan Developers

Black Swan Developers is a real estate operator headquartered in Des Moines, IA. Black Swan Developers operates in Des Moines, Iowa. Its investment focus is on Historic Tax Credits, Hospitality and Industrial.

Black Swan Developers LLC was founded in 2017 by Matt Aust to pursue development in underserved and overlooked real estate markets. The company currently manages nearly 200,000 square feet of real estate under development. Black Swan focuses primarily on commercial and mixed-use real estate projects (e.g. retail, office, and multi-tenant assets) in secondary or nontraditional markets. Its strategy is to target markets that lie outside standard expectations, seeking opportunities others may overlook. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, the firm also positions itself to deliver surprising-impact developments (“black swan” events) with significant local influence.

Principals at Black Swan Developers

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Black Swan Developers's project portfolio

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Markets and themes

Markets Black Swan Developers operates in

  • Des Moines, Iowa

Investment themes at Black Swan Developers

  • Historic Tax Credits
  • Hospitality
  • Industrial
  • Logistics
  • Self-Storage
  • Suburban Office

Capabilities

  • Construction Management
  • Economic Development
  • Environmental Remediation
  • Mixed Use
  • Site Development
  • Sustainability
  • Transit-oriented development
  • Urban infill

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Frequently asked questions about Black Swan Developers

What does Black Swan Developers do?
Black Swan Developers LLC was founded in 2017 by Matt Aust to pursue development in underserved and overlooked real estate markets.
Where is Black Swan Developers based?
Black Swan Developers is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.
What markets does Black Swan Developers operate in?
Black Swan Developers is active in Des Moines, Iowa.
How many employees does Black Swan Developers have?
Black Swan Developers has 2–10 employees.
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Black Swan Developers at a glance

Tier
Emerging
Operator type
Developer, Owner
Headcount
2–10
Property mgmt
Self-Managed
Markets
1
Principals
1

Contact Black Swan Developers

1201 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
blackswandevelopers.com