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How Investment
The HOW Group is an all-in-one real estate firm serving Philadelphia and surrounding communities. It provides commercial and residential projects, property...
How Investment
The HOW Group is an all-in-one real estate firm serving Philadelphia and surrounding communities. It provides commercial and residential projects, property development, lending, construction, property management, acquisitions, and investments under one roof. The company has over 80 employees across 8 divisions and focuses on helping clients maximize real estate value and profits.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
1997
Location
Region
Asia
Country
South Korea
City
Seoul
Corporate office
Seoul, South Korea
Principals
Gary A. Jonas
Jr., Visionary & Partner
Gary E. Risler
Partner
Andrew Blum
Partner
William J. McLaughlin
Director of Mortgage & Partner
Jeff Helphrey
CFO
Kelli Tomczak
Vice President – Property Management
Ashley Gillespie
VP of Strategical Development and Building Enhancements
Tom McHale
Director of General Construction
Jeannette Wood
Director of HOW Charities
Mike Gargiulo
Director of Property Acquisitions
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What investment stages does How Investment target?
How Investment covers a wide range from early-stage (seed, startup) through expansion and late-stage financing (per the firm's stated strategy). This includes venture rounds, growth equity, and later-stage expansion capital. The firm does not publicly disclose minimum or maximum check sizes.
Which sectors does How Investment focus on?
The firm targets technology and tech-enabled sectors including enterprise software, digital health, and fintech (per the firm's stated focus). It invests in scalable platform businesses and services. No excluded sectors are explicitly stated.
How does How Investment source proprietary deal flow?
The firm sources deals through its network in the South Korean startup ecosystem, including connections with local accelerators, incubators, and other VCs (public record). Proprietary deal flow is limited to partnerships with regional co-investors. No specific sourcing methodology is publicly available.
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