Alberto Smeke

Alberto Smeke is a co-founder and Principal at CSC (CSC Coliving), an opportunistic real estate investment firm operating in the United States and Mexico.1 He plays a key role in the company, focusing on development and operations while executing various business plans.1

Professional Background

Alberto began his career as an investment banker at Credit Agricole CA-CIB's real estate desk, where he developed an interest in multifamily lending, particularly in opportunities where lack of supply for entry-level housing priced out new renters.1

Entrepreneurial Ventures

In 2016, Alberto ventured into multifamily investing in Mexico, aiming to establish a non-existent asset class in the country. He partnered with CIM Group to acquire the nomadliving.mx portfolio in Mexico City and Monterrey.1 In 2018, he led another partnership with Artha Capital to develop La Victoria, a 1M SF mixed-use project in Paseo de La Reforma.1

Education

Alberto holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Wharton School with a concentration in Real Estate.1

Current Role at CSC

At CSC, Alberto's primary responsibilities include:

1. Leading development and operations for the firm
2. Executing CSC's various business plans
3. Focusing on creating affordable housing through density for young renters in prime locations1

CSC specializes in identifying markets where young renters are priced out of newer products and forced to live in subpar conditions. The company aims to create affordability through density, offering cutting-edge design and quality in the best locations.1