In this episode of The People of Private Capital, Marley Hughes, CEO of Magnolia Hill Partners and founding partner of Momentous Sports, unpacks the fast-emerging asset class at the intersection of professional sports ownership and mixed-use real estate.

He traces his path from FS Investments to building a family office platform focused on sports, data centers, and private equity, and explains why Momentous is backing sports-anchored districts in high-growth secondary U.S. markets.

We explore why the team itself acts as a catalyst for 365-day districts, how youth academies and community alignment enhance value, and why GP-level exposure matters. Marley also discusses investor access, public-private partnerships, and the long-term vision for democratizing sports-based private markets investing.

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Marley’s path from FS Investments to Magnolia Hill Partners

What You’ll Learn

Links mentioned in this episode:

MAGNOLIA HILL PARTNERS: https://magnoliahillpartners.com/

LinkedIn: Marley Hughes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marleyhughes/

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In this episode of The People of Private Capital, Greg Papazian, recently retired Managing Partner at Brookwood Financial Partners, recounts a 3 Decade long journey from the post-S&L crisis start-up to billions in real-estate transactions and building an operating business in convenience retail.

We cover early fundraising without a track record, why Brookwood became net sellers before the GFC, how the team stood up Yesway and integrated Allsup’s, and where he sees “essential,” consumer-driven assets outperforming today. Greg also shares his approach to investor relations, culture, and what’s next in impact-oriented work.

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Origins of Brookwood and early HNW fundraising post tax-shelter era

What You’ll Learn

How to earn trust and momentum when you don’t yet have a track record

Links mentioned in this episode:

LinkedIn: Greg Papazian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregmpapazian/

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In this episode of The People of Private Capital, Hugh Elrington, Managing Director of Barwood Capital, shares his journey from CBRE to leading one of the UK’s most active real estate investment firms. We explore the evolution of Barwood’s strategies across industrial, residential, and alternative asset classes, as well as the challenges and opportunities shaping the UK property market today.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

BARWOOD CAPITAL: https://barwoodcapital.co.uk/

LinkedIn: Hugh Elrington: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-elrington/

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We sit down with Sean Banks, Partner at TTV Capital and recent Georgia FinTech Hall of Fame inductee, to unpack two decades of early-stage fintech investing. From Atlanta’s payments hub to navigating 2008-09 and today’s AI wave, Sean shares portfolio wins, hard-won lessons, and what it takes to build category-defining companies in venture capital.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

TTV CAPITAL: https://ttvcapital.com/

LinkedIn: Sean Banks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-banks-93b3471/

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Links mentioned in this episode:

ELKSTONE: https://www.elkstonepartners.com/

LinkedIn: Alan Merriman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-merriman-3a7b643a/

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Join Michael Richards, Head of Fund Administration – U.S. at JTC Group, for an inside look at fund administration in private capital. From starting in fund accounting at State Street to building JTC Group’s U.S. platform from the ground up, Michael shares how his team supports fund managers across the entire fund lifecycle. We explore the role of fund administrators as true partners, why global reach matters, and how JTC Group’s shared ownership model drives client service.

Expect candid insights into the fundraising environment, the resurgence of fund-of-funds, and why private credit remains one of the hottest corners of private markets.

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Michael breaks down JTC Group’s three-pillar service model, investor relations, fund accounting, and audits, and how it helps managers scale with confidence.

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Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of:

Links mentioned in this episode:

JTC GROUP: https://www.jtcgroup.com/

LinkedIn: Michael Richards: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-richards-jtc/

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Join Berkeley Assets Partner Omar Jackson for a wide-ranging conversation on building with tangible assets from UK social housing to Indonesian coffee processing to floating fuel storage, and why the firm is making bold moves in Southeast Asia.

Omar explains how Singapore’s VCC structures attract institutional capital, why branding and marketing are now critical even in private equity, and what’s changing in the LP landscape.

Expect candid lessons from his entrepreneurial start at 18, insights into cross-border capital flows, and a frank look at where private markets are headed next.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

BERKELEY ASSETS: https://www.berkeley-assets.com/

LinkedIn: Omar Jackson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarpjackson/

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Join Avellinia Capital Co-Founder & Managing Partner Julian Schickel for a deep dive into the rise of private credit in Europe. From structured credit at Lehman Brothers to co-founding Avellinia, Julian shares his journey and the fund’s thesis: solving the SME financing gap through innovative portfolio credit solutions.

We explore how Avellinia structures deals, underwrites both assets and originators, and navigates today’s complex fundraising environment.

Expect candid insights into market tailwinds, the risks of complacency, and why tighter credit conditions may actually create better opportunities.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

AVELLINIA CAPITAL : https://avellinia.com/

LinkedIn: Julian Schickel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschickel/

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Join Griffin Capital Co-CEO Nick Rosenthal for a clear, no-spin look at private capital in rental housing—multifamily, build-to-rent, and Qualified Opportunity Zones. We unpack where supply/demand is headed into 2026–27, how QOZs drive tax deferral and real impact, and what RIAs/family offices need from product structure and distribution. Expect practical takeaways on market selection, partnerships, and solving client problems with tax-efficient strategies.

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Nick traces the market setup from heavy 2025 deliveries to a sharp drop in starts and why that matters for pricing and absorption. He also breaks down QOZ mechanics, the “retailization” of private markets, and partner diligence for programmatic development.

Build-to-rent economics and when the thesis pencils

Policy & permanence for Opportunity Zones (and gentrification concerns)

Distribution realities: shelf space, diligence, platform connectivity

Market selection: high-growth “eds & meds,” transit, rent vs. own gaps

Advisor use cases: QOZs vs. 1031s for tax alpha and diversification

What You’ll Learn

Why today’s collapse in new starts sets up late-’26/’27 tailwinds

How Qualified Opportunity Zones deliver tax deferral + diversification while adding supply

A practical framework for build-to-rent underwriting and partner selection

How RIAs and family offices evaluate product structure, liquidity, and operations in the wealth channel

Co-CEO of Griffin Capital Nick Rosenthal shares his career path and talks Multi-family, QOZ and more in this far-reaching discussion with Asset Class CEO & Founder, Ferdinand Roberts.

Links mentioned in this podcast:

https://www.assetclass.com/

https://www.griffincapital.com/

LinkedIn for Nick Rosenthal https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirosenthal/

A conversation with Sequoya Borgman, Founder & CEO at Borgman Capital as he shares his background, his motivation for founding Borgman Capital, their investment theses, the launch of 'Pass The Hat' and more with CEO & Founder of Asset Class, Ferdinand Roberts.

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This podcast is produced by Des McGouran with social media management by Sam Roberts.