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Andy Chao
Partner at Etham Capital
Andy Chao is a Partner at Etham Capital, a boutique real estate investment and development firm based in Los Angeles, California. He has been with Etham Capital since February 2021, focusing on multifamily and development opportunities in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas.1
Professional Background
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Etham Capital (Feb 2021 - Present): As a Partner, Chao is involved in strategic investment and development initiatives.
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SOLA IMPACT (Aug 2016 - Feb 2021): He served as the Head of Acquisitions, where he built and managed a team that executed over 170 deals, deploying more than $160 million in investors' equity across two real estate investment funds.
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AC Financial Holdings, LLC (2008 - Feb 2021): Chao was the Principal and Managing Partner, focusing on real estate investments.
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New Man Estate, Inc. (2002 - 2006): He worked as a Project Manager, where he designed and sold senior housing complexes.
Education
Chao holds a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University (2015-2016) and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Fort Hays State University (2002-2005). He also studied Computer Science at the University of Southern California from 1999 to 2001.1
Skills and Languages
He is recognized for his expertise in investment strategy and fundraising, and he speaks Chinese.
