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NexPoint
NexPoint is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Dallas, TX, registered since 2009. The firm manages approximately $2.8 billion in regulatory assets.
NexPoint
NexPoint is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Dallas, TX, registered since 2009. The firm manages approximately $2.8 billion in regulatory assets. It has 6 employees and 6 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2012
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Dallas
Corporate office
Dallas, TX, United States
Principals
James Dondero
President and Co-Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does NexPoint structure its investment platform?
NexPoint operates as a vertically integrated asset manager spanning real estate, private credit, and public equities. The firm originates, underwrites, and manages investments internally rather than allocating to third-party funds. It sponsors publicly registered vehicles including closed-end funds, interval funds, and a publicly traded mortgage REIT — NexPoint Real Estate Finance. This structure provides retail access to alternative strategies typically reserved for institutional investors.
What is NexPoint's real estate investment strategy?
The real estate platform targets undervalued and distressed properties in high-growth Sun Belt markets, including Texas, Florida, and the Southeast. Asset classes include multifamily, hospitality, self-storage, and single-family rental. NexPoint Real Estate Finance originates bridge and mezzanine loans secured by commercial real estate. The firm has historically aggregated assets and sold stabilized portfolios, as demonstrated by the $1.8 billion sale of NexPoint Storage Partners to Public Storage in 2021 (per Public Storage, 2021).
What is the relationship between NexPoint and Highland Capital Management?
James Dondero co-founded Highland Capital Management in 1993. NexPoint was established in 2012 as Highland underwent restructuring and eventually divested portions of its asset management business. NexPoint operates independently, consolidating certain strategies and fund structures originally developed at Highland. The two entities have maintained separate branding and fund families.
Does NexPoint offer retail-accessible investment products?
Yes — NexPoint is unusual among mid-market alternatives managers for sponsoring multiple publicly registered vehicles. These include listed closed-end funds, interval funds, and the NexPoint Real Estate Finance mortgage REIT. The firm uses these structures to provide high-net-worth and retail investors exposure to private real estate and credit strategies with periodic liquidity features.
Who makes investment decisions at NexPoint?
James Dondero, co-founder and president, heads investment decisions across the platform. He is supported by sector-specific portfolio managers covering real estate, credit, and public securities. The firm does not publicly disclose an investment committee structure. Dondero's concentrated authority reflects the founder-led governance model.
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