Spira Equity Partners

About Spira Equity Partners

Spira Equity Partners is a real estate operator headquartered in Seattle, WA. Spira Equity Partners operates in Los Angeles, California (LA), Naples-Marco Island, Florida and Orlando, Florida. Its investment focus is on Affordable Housing, LIHTC and Multifamily - Value-Add.

Spira Equity Partners is a privately held real estate investment firm founded in 2017, headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington. Operating for approximately 9 years, the company employs 11–50 people and specializes in acquiring, owning, operating, and developing affordable multifamily housing communities throughout the United States. Its investment strategy focuses on affordable housing preservation, property rehabilitation, and long-term asset management. Spira has preserved more than 4,000 affordable housing units, representing approximately 3.5 million square feet of rentable real estate and $880 million in assets under management. Its portfolio spans multiple states, including California, Florida, Arizona, and Virginia, with properties serving low-income families and seniors. The company undertakes capital improvement projects, energy-efficiency upgrades, and resident services to maintain housing affordability. Its operations also involve Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) financing and partnerships supporting affordable housing preservation and redevelopment. Spira is led by managing partners Stephen Ho and Robert Lee.

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Spira Equity Partners's project portfolio

7 projects on file · Multifamily (5), Mixed-Use (1), Residential (general) (1)

Markets and themes

Markets Spira Equity Partners operates in

• Los Angeles, California (LA)
• Naples-Marco Island, Florida
• Orlando, Florida
• Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, California
• Phoenix, Arizona
• San Bernardino-Riverside-Ontario, California (Inland Empire)
• Washington DC

Investment themes at Spira Equity Partners

• Affordable Housing
• LIHTC
• Multifamily - Value-Add
• Senior Housing
• Single-family rental
• Workforce Housing

Capabilities

• Asset Management
• Construction Management
• Economic Development
• Public-private partnerships
• Sustainability
• Technology-forward
• Transit-oriented development
• Urban infill

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Frequently asked questions about Spira Equity Partners

What does Spira Equity Partners do?

Spira Equity Partners is a privately held real estate investment firm founded in 2017, headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington.

Where is Spira Equity Partners based?

Spira Equity Partners is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

What markets does Spira Equity Partners operate in?

Spira Equity Partners is active in Los Angeles, California (LA), Naples-Marco Island, Florida, Orlando, Florida, Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, California, Phoenix, Arizona, and San Bernardino-Riverside-Ontario, California (Inland Empire).

How many employees does Spira Equity Partners have?

Spira Equity Partners has 2–10 employees.