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Grimley Capital is a private equity firm based in Denver, Colorado.

Since our inception in 2016 our focus has been on multifamily real estate and early-stage venture capital investments. Grimley is dedicated to acquiring multifamily assets whose long-term stability will not be greatly impacted by climate related events and companies whose mission, technologies and outcomes are aligned to better the environment. With more than $350 million in current assets under management, Grimley continues to look for additional investments to add to our portfolio.

Our mission is to provide capital and support to companies in the pursuit of profitability and purpose through our extensive relationships with venture capital firms, climate and science experts, national retailers, real estate owners and government officials.

Multifamily

We are disciplined asset managers who closely monitor property operations to enhance investment yields.

Grimley has invested in over 3,400 multifamily units since inception, with a current portfolio of over 2,300 units in the Midwest and Southeast valued at over $500MM.

GENERAL MULTIFAMILY CRITERIA:

Markets not Impacted by Climate Changes in 20-Year Horizon

Core, Core Plus and select Value Add Assets

Garden and Midrise Projects

Class A & B Stabilized Assets

Post 2005 Construction

200+ Units

Minimum Purchase Price of $20 Million

Proximity to Dominant Grocery or Outdoor Retail Areas

  • Markets not Impacted by Climate Changes in 20-Year Horizon
  • Core, Core Plus and select Value Add Assets
  • Garden and Midrise Projects
  • Class A & B Stabilized Assets
  • Post 2005 Construction
  • 200+ Units
  • Minimum Purchase Price of $20 Million
  • Proximity to Dominant Grocery or Outdoor Retail Areas

Venture Capital

Grimley Capital has been investing in start-up and early-stage companies for more than 10 years..

As our strategies revolving around climate have solidified, we are focused on investments in seed and early-stage companies that aim to solve the climate challenges of our time. Our extensive relationships in climate circles, coupled with real estate and government connections makes us a perfect partner for companies looking to expose their solutions to the right people.

  • Stage – Pre-seed, Seed and Series A
  • Return Horizon – 2-5 years
  • Check size - $1M - $5M
  • Fund size - $30M
  • Focus – Climate Tech, Sustainability and Social Impact

Multifamily Portfolio

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Venture Capital Portfolio

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Private Equity

Team

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JOHN “SPIKE” BUCKLEY

SCOTT SHORE

Headquarters: Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 720.237.5700 Email: sshore@grimleycapital.com

Partners

JOHN “SPIKE” BUCKLEY – Principal
Spike serves as Principal of Grimley Capital and has four decades of experience as an early-stage investor and commercial real estate owner and developer of multifamily, retail and office properties, with current and past projects across the U.S. and Canada. In conjunction with his real estate activities, he is committed to mobilizing supporters and activating investors to tackle the climate crisis. Spike founded Earth’s Call Fund in May 2019 and in the same year was honored with the Earth Legacy Leadership Award from the American Renewable Energy Day Summit (AREDay). In 2021 Co-Founded One Earth Philanthropy and served as a member of its Board of Directors until 2023. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Global Warming Mitigation Project, the Climate Democracy Initiative, PharmaJet, Inc. and Cryptomill Technologies. He is also on the Advisory Board of the Grace Gorilla Rehabilitation and Education Center. He is an avid supporter and funder of Conservation Colorado, the League of Conservation Voters, the Sierra Club, Greenpeace, NextGen America and the Denver Dumb Friends League, among others. He is a graduate of The Episcopal Academy and a member of its Board of Trustees and a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder with a bachelor’s degree in economics.
SCOTT SHORE – Managing Director

Scott directs and runs the daily activities of Grimley Capital including deal sourcing, due diligence, and asset management of the Grimley portfolios. He is an active angel investor and is responsible for Grimley’s climate tech investment vehicle. Scott has over 25 years of experience in multifamily, retail, and office operations and acquisitions and currently asset manages the portfolio of Grimley’s early-stage investments. He is a Board Observer for Rebound Technologies and Scanalytics, Inc. Scott supports many charitable organizations including Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado and holds a BA in Economics from Elon University.