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Tishman Speyer Properties
Tishman Speyer was founded in 1978 by Jerry Speyer and Robert Tishman, two families whose roots in New York real estate extend back to the early 20th...
Tishman Speyer Properties
Tishman Speyer was founded in 1978 by Jerry Speyer and Robert Tishman, two families whose roots in New York real estate extend back to the early 20th century. The firm today remains family-led, with Jerry Speyer as Co-CEO and his son Rob Speyer as President and Co-CEO. Its flagship asset, Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, was acquired in 1989 and remains a centerpiece of the portfolio (per public record). The firm's investment approach spans direct acquisition and development across office, residential, retail, logistics, and life sciences real estate. It also operates a credit platform, Tishman Speyer Credit Partners, providing debt and structured capital. Notable portfolio stakes include the Chrysler Building (where Tishman Speyer led a redevelopment joint venture in 2019), mixed-use projects in Berlin and São Paulo, and the Mission Rock project in San Francisco, a 28-acre development with the San Francisco Giants (per public record). Geographically, the firm maintains active offices in North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. As of 2023, Tishman Speyer has completed more than $100 billion in total transactions globally (per the firm, 2023). The firm employs approximately 2,000 people across its global offices. It also runs a venture capital arm, Tishman Speyer Ventures, which invests in real estate technology and adjacent sectors. A recent operational development: in 2024, the firm closed a $3 billion real estate debt fund, Tishman Speyer Credit Partners II, to pursue private credit opportunities (per Bloomberg, 2024). Structurally, Tishman Speyer is different from most privately held real estate firms: it operates as a vertically integrated owner-operator with internal development, property management, and credit capabilities. The transition from Jerry Speyer to his son Rob represents a second-generation succession that began in 2009 when Rob became President. The firm is not externally traded, allowing a long-term hold strategy across multiple market cycles.
General information
Firm type
Real Estate Investment Firm
Year founded
1978
AUM
$30B–$50B (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Additional offices
Berlin · Boston · Chicago · Dallas · Dubai · Frankfurt · Hong Kong · London · Los Angeles · Luxembourg · Madrid · Miami · Milan · Mumbai · Paris · San Francisco · Sao Paulo · Seoul · Shanghai · Singapore · Sydney · Tokyo · Washington D.C. · Zurich
Principals
Jerry I. Speyer
Chairman & Co-CEO
Rob Speyer
President & Co-CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs Tishman Speyer Properties?
Jerry I. Speyer serves as Chairman and Co-CEO alongside his son Rob Speyer, who is President and Co-CEO. Rob Speyer assumed the President role in 2009, marking a structured succession plan (per public record). The firm remains privately controlled by the Speyer and Tishman families.
How does Tishman Speyer source investment opportunities?
The firm uses a combination of direct development, acquisitions from third parties, and public-private partnerships. Its global office network provides local market intelligence. The firm also has a venture capital arm, Tishman Speyer Ventures, which invests in real estate technology and identifies emerging trends (per the firm's communications).
Does Tishman Speyer act purely as a real estate owner, or does it manage external capital?
Tishman Speyer manages capital on behalf of institutional investors and family offices through separate accounts and commingled funds. Its credit platform, Tishman Speyer Credit Partners, raises external capital for private credit strategies. The firm also has joint ventures with pension funds and sovereign wealth funds (per public record).
What is Tishman Speyer's approach to debt and credit?
It operates a dedicated credit platform, Tishman Speyer Credit Partners, which provides senior and mezzanine debt, bridge loans, and preferred equity for real estate transactions. In 2024, the firm closed a $3 billion follow-on fund for this strategy, reflecting growing demand for real estate private credit (per Bloomberg, 2024).
What sectors of real estate does Tishman Speyer target?
The firm invests across office, residential (multifamily and for-sale), retail, industrial/logistics, and life sciences. It has also expanded into data centers and mixed-use urban development. Sector preferences vary by market cycle, but the firm maintains a diversified portfolio globally.
How is the firm governed in terms of succession?
Jerry Speyer, now in his 80s, gradually transferred leadership to his son Rob Speyer over a period of more than a decade. Rob was named President in 2009 and Co-CEO alongside his father. The firm's ownership is held through family trusts, with no public market listing (per public record).
Where does the underlying wealth of Tishman Speyer come from?
The firm was established by Jerry Speyer (a son of a real estate broker) and Robert Tishman (from the Tishman family, which had built a construction and real estate company). The families' capital was reinvested over decades. While the exact net worth of the families is not public, the firm's large portfolio provides the economic base (per public record).
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