How many investments has Gencom made?

Gencom has 21 tracked investments.

What sectors does Gencom focus on?

Gencom focuses on PropTech, Travel & Hospitality.

Where is Gencom located?

Gencom is headquartered in Miami, US.

Gencom

Family office

Miami · 16 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Gencom acquires, develops, and repositions luxury hospitality and residential real estate globally, concentrating on large-scale, mixed-use hospitality destinations. The firm pursues acquisitions, ground-up development, repositioning, capital markets activity, and strategic exits, applying a disciplined yet flexible investment approach designed to operate across all phases of the capital cycle. Its portfolio spans prestigious hotel brands such as Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Rosewood, InterContinental, Auberge, Fairmont, Hyatt, and Marriott, with holdings in North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Gencom also holds ownership interests in hospitality platforms including Pyramid Global Hospitality and flexible-space operator Convene.

Invests inPropTech Travel & Hospitality Europe Global Latin America Miami New York North America

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Miami, NY, US

Instruments

Equity · Debt

Founded

1987

AUM

$8B

Tracked investments

Team · 16 people

from the firm's website

Karim Alibhai· Founder & Principal· Coral Gables

Founder and Principal of Gencom, which he established in 1987, overseeing all investment activities including acquisitions, development, repositioning, capital markets, and exits. Born in Kenya, he built a global luxury hospitality portfolio and holds a BA in Economics from Rice University.

Alessandro E. Colantonio· EVP, Chief Investment Officer· Coral Gables

Chief Investment Officer overseeing Gencom's investment strategy from underwriting through execution, with nearly 20 years in commercial real estate and 15 with Gencom. Previously a lead underwriter at GMACCH Real Estate / Capmark Financial Group.

Donald McGregor· EVP, Managing Director - Latin America

EVP and Managing Director for Latin America & the Caribbean, involved in over $800 million of real estate investments and syndications since joining in 2013. Previously an analyst at LNR Properties.

Gary Lake· EVP, Asset Management

EVP of Asset Management overseeing operations and capital investments of hotel and condominium properties, primarily Ritz-Carlton products. Previously consulted with Grand Bay Hotels & Resorts and was SVP at Carnival Hotels & Resorts.

Julie Levitt· EVP, General Counsel

General Counsel responsible for Gencom's legal operations, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and corporate structure. Previously Senior Corporate Counsel at Technical Olympic U.S.A. and a senior associate at Greenberg Traurig.

Tom Bezold· EVP, Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer responsible for all finance and accounting for the Gencom group, with over 35 years of finance experience including 25 in hospitality. Previously SVP of Finance for Carnival Hotels & Resorts and a CPA.

Andres Alfonso· SVP, Accounting & Reporting

SVP responsible for Gencom's financial reporting and accounting, supporting the CFO on transactions and tax. Previously spent over 12 years in public accounting providing assurance services; a CPA.

Blythe Pierre-Louis· SVP, Capital Markets

SVP of Capital Markets, at Gencom since 2006, focused on investment analysis, transaction closings, deal structuring, and investor relations. Previously an associate at Tishman Speyer Properties.

Gary Crocker· SVP, Construction

SVP of Construction and NCARB-certified architect with over 35 years of design and construction experience, responsible for Gencom's development initiatives including due diligence, development, and renovations. Previously a quality assurance manager at Marriott International.

Ignasi Puig· SVP, Acquisitions & Investments

SVP overseeing the firm's acquisitions and real estate investments, involved in over $1.5 billion of transaction volume. Holds a BS from Babson College and an MBA from the University of Miami.

Kenda Bailey· SVP, Design & Procurement

SVP of Design & Procurement with the company for over ten years, overseeing new build and renovation design and procurement across Gencom's luxury portfolio. Holds over 30 years of industry experience.

Kenneth R. Rehmann· Senior Advisor

Strategic advisor to Gencom and board member of Pyramid Global Hospitality, following a 35-plus-year career at Marriott International, most recently as Global Officer, Finance & Operations for the International Division.

Laurens Fuchs· SVP, Asset Management

SVP overseeing asset management of Gencom's portfolio, with 20 years of hotel experience. Previously held senior finance roles at The Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, Turnberry Associates and Sonesta.

Margaux Mielcarek· SVP, of Development

SVP of Development for Bermuda and the Caribbean, joining in 2024, overseeing real estate initiatives and business plan execution in the region. Previously led multifamily development in Miami and worked as a hotel investment advisor at JLL.

Peter Trujillo· SVP, Corporate Investments

SVP of Corporate Investments overseeing Gencom's corporate investment portfolio and supporting capital strategies, at Gencom since 2015. Previously a fund accountant at Kaufman Rossin Fund Services.

Steven Pita· Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller and CPA who previously spent eight years at Ernst & Young performing integrated audits across real estate, consumer products, healthcare and other industries. Holds degrees from the University of Miami.

What they invest in

from 4 of 21 portfolio companies

PropTech ×3Travel & Hospitality ×3Consumer ×2Construction Tech ×1

HQs:United States×4

Investments · 21 tracked

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BELLWETHER BEACH RESORTbellwetherbeachresort.com

A beachfront resort in St.

ConsumerTravel & HospitalitySt. Pete Beach, US

Conveneconvenehospitality.com in

Convene Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of event venues, meeting spaces, flexible offices, and membership clubs in the U.S. and U.K., providing catering, production, technology, and hospitality services alongside physical venue rental.

ConsumerPropTechTravel & Hospitality

Ryan Simonetti(Founder)in

Co-investorsConversion Venture Capital (CVC2)Ares Boathouse Capital Conversion Capital Sunrise Capital KK TPG

Miami Riverbridgemiamiriverbridge.com

Miami Riverbridge is a hospitality and real estate development project combining hotel operations, property development, and architectural design.

Construction TechPropTechMiami, US

Pyramid Global Hospitalitypyramidglobal.com

Pyramid Global Hospitality manages and operates hotels and resorts, offering investment, asset management, and operations services across full-service, select-service, and luxury/resort lifestyle properties.

PropTechTravel & HospitalityBoston, US

Warren Fields(Co-Founder & Global CEO)

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Beachcomber Beach Resort HotelFAIRMONT SOUTHAMPTON, BERMUDAHACIENDA ALTAGRACIA, AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTIONPROVENANCE HOTELS PORTFOLIOPyramidRITZ CARLTON-CENTRAL PARKRosewood BermudaST. REGIS CHICAGOThe Intercontinental New York Times SquareThe Jacquard, an Autograph Collection HotelThe Residences at The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor GulchThe Ritz-Carlton, Coconut GroveThe Ritz-Carlton, Key BiscayneThe Ritz-Carlton, New OrleansThe Ritz-Carlton, PhiladelphiaTHOMPSON CENTRAL PARK HOTEL

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Gencom made?: Gencom has 21 tracked investments.
What sectors does Gencom focus on?: Gencom focuses on PropTech, Travel & Hospitality.
Where is Gencom located?: Gencom is headquartered in Miami, US.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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Hospitality Real Estate Industry Leadership Podcast Ep 1: Karim Alibhai, Founder & Principal, Gencom

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