We deliver consistently strong returns by investing in select markets where we can unleash our creative approach to building value.
Unico is an investment fund manager with a laser-focused approach to driving returns for institutional and high-net-worth investors. We specialize in value-add office and multifamily real estate in premium markets where our integrated services give us an unbeatable edge. Through decades of experience in property development and management, we aim to deliver the untapped value of every asset.
We target vibrant cities with urbanizing downtowns, unique lifestyle qualities, and strong in-migration trends from well-educated employees and innovative employers in leading industries. We trade on our decades of experience and in-depth knowledge of these specific markets to outperform the competition. That’s how we continue to deliver high-teens IRR for 18 years running.
Tailored opportunities to invest
Institutional closed-end funds
Our value-add and core-plus office funds for institutional investors provide attractive risk-adjusted returns in focused secondary markets.
HNW closed-end funds
Our closed-end funds for high net worth investment partners focus on single assets or small portfolios with a track record for meeting or exceeding targeted returns.
HNW open-end boutique fund
This discretionary fund offers high net worth investors a high-quality portfolio of boutique office and mixed-use assets in niche high-growth locations.
Direct investments
We partner with institutional and high net worth investors to construct highly successful programmatic joint ventures and separately managed accounts that employ value-add and core-plus strategies.
Investment services
Acquisitions
Leveraging deep local connections in dynamic markets, we close acquisitions that others can’t.
Asset management
We maximize ROI through bespoke management strategies that adapt to market conditions.
Development
We’re experts in ground-up development and adaptive reuse — increasing asset value with expert sustainability capabilities.
75%
of transactions
sourced off-market
17.7M
square feet owned
and managed
60+
years of
development expertise
We don’t follow markets — we lead them
Seattle/Bellevue
Portland
Denver/Boulder
Austin
Salt Lake City
Nashville
Sources: JLL Research, Oxford Economics, Moody’s Analytics, Business Insider
We give
our investors
the advantage
Our reputation and long-standing local
relationships unlock opportunities
Our tailored investment vehicles span
the risk spectrum
We target proven growth markets with
untapped potential in the U.S.
We specialize in office, mixed-use,
and multifamily properties
Explore our portfolio
Featured Properties
These 26-story luxury apartment buildings offer thoughtful amenities and eco-friendly living in Portland’s Pearl District.
We converted this historic building in downtown Tacoma to boutique-style apartments, bringing vitality back to the city’s urban core.
This LEED-certified Class A office property is located in the Central Business District of Bellevue.
Case Study
- Seattle, WA
- Platinum
LEED Certification - Occupancy raised from 60% to 96%
Smith Tower
This iconic Seattle landmark’s occupancy rate had fallen to 60% with rental rates well below market. We maximized its one-of-a-kind historical value with tourism experiences and modern amenities that appeal to creative and tech tenants — significantly increasing occupancy, rents, and NOI.