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Cortland

Q: When was Cortland last fund created?

Cortland last fund was created/launched in 2021-05-06.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2005

AUM

$19 900 M

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 26 August, 2026

Profile

Cortland is a multifamily real estate investment, development, and management company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2005 by Steven DeFrancis. The firm employs nearly 2,500 people across the US and internationally, with a focus on providing resident-centric, hospitality-driven living experiences. Cortland differentiates itself by in-sourcing most of its development, design, construction, renovation, management, and ownership functions.

Cortland invests primarily in real estate, focusing on multifamily properties. The firm manages several funds, including the Cortland Growth & Income Fund, which has a size of $3.61 billion. Their investment strategy emphasizes value-added real estate opportunities, with a geographic focus on the United States. The firm partners with various limited partners, including corporate pensions and private real estate funds.

Notable properties managed by Cortland include Cortland Bayport in Tampa, Florida, Cortland Midtown East in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Cortland Midtown Miami in Miami, Florida. These properties are known for their high-quality amenities and resident-focused services.

Industry

Infrastructure Retail Real Estate Industrial Fintech Business Services (B2B) Financial Services

Cortland Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Cortland Growth & Income, L.P.	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Financial Services Fintech Real Estate Retail Infrastructure	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$397 M	December 2018
Cortland Enhanced Value Fund V, L.P.	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Real Estate Retail Infrastructure	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$650 M	May 2021
Cortland Growth & Income Fund	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Financial Services Fintech Industrial Real Estate Retail Infrastructure	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$50-100 m	$3610 M	September 2026

Contacts

Name

Title

Social Networks

Steven DeFrancis Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

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Mike Altman Chief Investment Officer

Chief Investment Officer

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FAQs about Cortland

Is Cortland a venture capital or private equity firm?

Cortland is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Cortland located?

Cortland is located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

When was Cortland founded?

Cortland was founded in 2005.

What sectors and industries does Cortland invest in?

Cortland invests in companies and startups in Infrastructure, Retail, Real Estate, Industrial, Fintech, Business Services (B2B), Financial Services.

What is Cortland geographical focus of investments?

Cortland invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Cortland typically invest in?

Cortland invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Cortland investment?

Cortland usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Cortland?

Cortland has around $19 900m assets under management.

When was Cortland last fund created?

Cortland last fund was created/launched in 2021-05-06

What are the contacts of Cortland?

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