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Brutten Global
Brutten Global traces to 1978 when Marc R. Brutten began purchasing investment real estate while running service companies in San Diego County.
Brutten Global
Brutten Global traces to 1978 when Marc R. Brutten began purchasing investment real estate while running service companies in San Diego County. The family formally organized the holding company structure after relocating to Europe in 2005. The portfolio centers on real estate with additional exposure to banking, private equity, professional sports and structured finance. Confirmed holdings include the Brooklyn Nets alongside Bruce Ratner and multiple US commercial assets such as Carmel Mountain Gateway Plaza and Del Mar Plaza. Geographic reach covers 16 US states plus offices and assets in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Capital is deployed via direct ownership, SPVs and co-investments rather than third-party fund commitments. The firm reports 1,000-plus employees across its platforms and lists five European offices in addition to the Solana Beach headquarters. Philanthropic activity runs through the Brutten Family Foundation focused on outdoor access, education and mental health services. No operational events from the last 24 months appear in public records. Ownership remains with the Brutten family; governance integrates estate planning and direct operating-company oversight rather than external manager mandates.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
1978
AUM
$9.2 billion (per firm website)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Solana Beach
Corporate office
120 S. Sierra Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075, United States
Additional offices
Geneva, Switzerland · Berlin, Germany · Vienna, Austria · London, United Kingdom · Amsterdam, Netherlands
Principals
Marc R. Brutten
Founder and Chairman
Altss tracks 3 additional named team members for this firm — including direct investment leads, IR, and operating principals not listed on the public website.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Brutten Global?
Marc R. Brutten serves as Founder and Chairman. Travis King acts as Chief Investment Officer for both Brutten Global and Brixton Capital.
Does Brutten Global participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm deploys through direct ownership, SPVs and co-investments in real estate and operating businesses rather than third-party fund commitments.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Marc R. Brutten generated the capital through real estate acquisitions that began in San Diego County in the late 1970s and subsequent expansion into operating businesses.
What geographies does Brutten Global cover?
The firm maintains headquarters in Solana Beach, California and offices in Geneva, Berlin, Vienna, London and Amsterdam with assets across 16 US states and five European countries.
How is Brutten Global related to the Brutten Family Foundation?
Patricia Brutten serves as President of the Brutten Family Foundation, which operates separately from the investment holding company and focuses on education, outdoor access and mental health initiatives.
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