Nelson Farayi Chiwara

Nelson Chiwara is the Founder and Managing Partner at Acacia Investment Partners, a firm he established in 2021 that focuses on investing in emerging and expanding consumer and hospitality brands.34 His professional background includes significant roles in real estate strategy, having previously led international real estate initiatives at WeWork and closed over $10 billion in real estate transactions while working with Blackstone private equity funds across various property classes.13

Chiwara holds an educational background from Harvard Business School, which complements his extensive experience in investment and business strategy.2 His work at Acacia highlights a commitment to nurturing innovative brands, particularly within the hospitality sector.34