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The Bricks
The Bricks was founded in 2017 by Andrew Craissati. Its wealth base stems from principals who held senior positions at Virgin Group, Universal Studios and...
The Bricks
The Bricks was founded in 2017 by Andrew Craissati. Its wealth base stems from principals who held senior positions at Virgin Group, Universal Studios and American Woodmark, then expanded through additional family commitments. The firm allocates to pre-seed through Series B stages. It uses direct co-investments, SPVs and private equity structures alongside real estate holdings. Confirmed geographies include North America, Europe and Asia. The Bricks Club operates as an invitation-only network for co-investment in early-stage companies in South Florida. Confirmed positions and relationships include Richard Branson via Virgin Group aerospace ventures and Jupiter Medical Center through philanthropic channels. Team size and total deployment figures remain undisclosed. The firm maintains its headquarters in Jupiter, Florida, with an incubator in Palm Beach County. Adjacent vehicles include the Brandt Family Foundation. May 2024: The Bricks continued operation of its Palm Beach Gardens commercial asset at 1032 Vintner Boulevard. The Bricks Club provides a closed co-investment platform that restricts participation to invited members, creating a distinct sourcing and allocation channel separate from open market or fund commitments.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2017
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Los Angeles
Corporate office
Jupiter, FL, United States
Principals
Andrew Craissati
Chairman
Bill Brandt
Managing Director
Chris Brandt
Managing Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at The Bricks?
Andrew Craissati serves as Chairman. Bill Brandt and Chris Brandt serve as Managing Directors.
How does The Bricks source proprietary deal flow?
The firm operates The Bricks Club, an invitation-only network for co-investing in early-stage companies in South Florida.
Is The Bricks structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It is structured as a multi-family office that accepts commitments from like-minded families beyond the founding principals.
Does The Bricks participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
It deploys through direct co-investments, SPVs, private equity and real estate alongside venture allocations.
What investment stages does The Bricks typically target?
The firm targets pre-seed through Series B opportunities.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originates from entrepreneurs who held senior roles at Virgin Group, Universal Studios and American Woodmark.
Does The Bricks maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
The Brandt Family Foundation receives support from the firm's principals and operates as a separate vehicle.
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