James Grasso

James Grasso is a seasoned real estate professional with a diverse background encompassing investment banking, private equity, and start-ups. With 9 years of experience, he has specialized in underwriting complex equity, mezzanine, and debt structures across various asset classes and US metro areas. His skill set includes sourcing, underwriting, financial analysis, due diligence, market research, contract negotiation, business plan formation and execution, asset management, and development. James holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/Commerce from Washington and Lee University with a focus on Latin American and Caribbean Studies. He has a keen interest in PropTech, emerging real estate asset classes, and the future of Commercial Real Estate. Previously, James has held key roles such as Head of Real Estate and Finance, US at Cohabs, Director of Real Estate at Quarters Co-Living, Associate at PJT Partners, Acquisitions Associate at Origin Investments, and Financial Analyst at Pearlmark Real Estate Partners.