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Whitman Peterson

Private equity

Westlake Village · 28 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Whitman Peterson positions itself as a partner of choice for best-in-class real estate operating platforms seeking major growth. Its strategy centers on GP-aligned partnerships, including GP co-investment, JV equity at the property level, and in some cases direct investments in the operating company itself. The firm targets platforms with proven sourcing, repositioning, financing, capital markets, and management capabilities that can be amplified by its capital and involvement. It emphasizes disciplined underwriting, collaborative deal execution, oversight of operations and capital projects, and value maximization through capital-markets strategies, aiming for long-term, programmatic partnerships across sectors like multifamily, student housing, hospitality, self-storage, and industrial/logistics.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.

HQ
Westlake Village, US
Instruments
Equity · Debt
Founded
2010
AUM
$2.4B
Tracked investments
1

Team · 28 people

from the firm's website
Joel Peterson

Co-founder of Whitman Peterson, established in October 2010.

What they invest in

from 1 of 1 portfolio companies

Consumer ×1Travel & Hospitality ×1Wellness & Fitness ×1

HQs:United States×1

Investments · 1 tracked

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AutoCampautocamp.com

AutoCamp operates outdoor hospitality accommodations featuring custom-designed Airstreams and mid-century design paired with modern amenities, on-site dining, and curated experiences.

ConsumerTravel & HospitalityWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsMundi Ventures

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures

as of Sep 2025
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
Whitman Peterson Fund VLPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association2024-13.5%0.89x0.00x

Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).

Frequently asked questions

What sectors does Whitman Peterson focus on?
Whitman Peterson focuses on PropTech, Travel & Hospitality.
Where is Whitman Peterson located?
Whitman Peterson is headquartered in Westlake Village, US.

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