Fundraiser Feature: Tang Tang at Cottonwood Group
Cottonwood Group’s $1.0 billion raise for its Real Estate Special Situations Strategy reflects a fundraising approach grounded in discipline, operational expertise and conviction during periods of market uncertainty. Head of Capital Markets and Managing Director Tang Tang shared insights on the strategy’s growth and the factors that continue to resonate with investors. Read the full […]
Cottonwood Group Funds BillionToOne’s Growth with $105M Loan
By: Paul Williams Cottonwood Group provided a $105 million senior construction loan for a life sciences project at EastVillage in Austin, Texas. The investment reflects the firm’s disciplined approach to capital deployment and highlights the factors that made the project a compelling opportunity in today’s market. Read the full article in the Los Angeles Times.
Charting a Tectonic Shift: Inside the $1B Cottonwood Group Special Situations Strategy
Alexander Shing is founder and CEO of Cottonwood Group, a private equity real estate firm with offices in Los Angeles, Boston and New York that has served as a trusted investment partner to global institutions, pension funds and family offices for 13 years. For more information, email originations@cottonwoodmgmt.com. By Alexander Shing There’s an oft-cited story […]
Cottonwood Closes $1 Billion Special Situations Fund
By: John Gittelsohn Cottonwood Group closed its $1 billion Real Estate Special Situations Strategy, positioning the firm to capitalize on opportunities emerging across the commercial real estate market. CEO Alexander Shing shared insights on the fund’s strategy, investment approach and the market dynamics shaping its outlook. Read the full article in Bloomberg.
Cottonwood Group Receives $1.0 Billion In Commitments For U.S. Real Estate Special Situations Investment Strategy
Cottonwood Group PR The strategy targets credit and event-driven opportunities in commercial real estate located in high-growth markets across the U.S. LOS ANGELES (Sept. 9, 2025)—Cottonwood Group (Cottonwood), a private equity real estateinvestment firm with offices in Los Angeles, Boston and New York, has exceeded its originalfundraising goal for the Cottonwood Real Estate Special Situations […]
2025 Midyear in Review: Rethinking Risk and Return in Today’s CRE Market
Now well into the second half of 2025, one lesson remains clear: in commercial real estate, change is the only constant. The past few years have fundamentally reshaped how we underwrite, deploy capital, and manage risk. Today’s market is defined by economic uncertainty, evolving space utilization trends, and capital markets still recalibrating from a cycle […]
Cottonwood Maps Real Estate Debt Expansion
By: Anna-Marie Beal Cottonwood Group continues to expand its real estate debt investing and asset management platform while identifying opportunities in a complex market environment. CIO Mark Green shared insights on the firm’s growth strategy, capital deployment priorities and outlook amid ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Read the full article in PERE Credit.
CRE’s Aspiring Leaders of 2025
Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets Tang Tang was recognized by GlobeSt. as one of CRE’s Aspiring Leaders of 2025. The honor highlights his contributions to the growth of Cottonwood Group’s capital markets platform and fundraising efforts, including securing investments and capital commitments from Korean investors. Read the full article in GlobeSt.
Alexander Shing Named one of LA’s 500 Most Influential People
CEO and Founder Alexander Shing was named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA500 list of the region’s most influential leaders in Banking & Finance. The recognition highlights Shing’s leadership, financial expertise and contributions to the growth of Cottonwood Group’s national investment platform. Read the full article in the Los Angeles Business Journal.
25 Rainmakers in CRE Debt, Equity & Finance
CIO Mark Green was recognized by GlobeSt. as one of its 2025 Rainmakers in CRE Debt, Equity & Finance. The honor reflects his strategic leadership, deep understanding of the commercial real estate market and contributions to Cottonwood Group’s investment platform during a period of evolving market conditions. Read the full article in GlobeSt.