Starwood Capital Group

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Starwood Capital Group Global is a privately-held global real estate investment firm that specializes in the creation and acquisition of real estate-related investments on behalf of commingled investment funds. Such real estate-related investments include residential and commercial land development, multifamily, hotel, office, retail, mixed use, industrial, health clubs, golf and mezzanine debt.

Starwood is led by Barry Sternlicht, who has been credited as a dynamic and innovative hotel leader, creating new products and programs with immediate global appeal. Sternlicht created and launched W Hotels and some of his innovations include the creation of Westin's Heavenly Bed, Heavenly Bath, Westin Workout, and the world's first frequent traveler program with no blackouts, Starwood Preferred Guest.

From 1991 to 2007, Starwood and its affiliates have invested in transactions with an approximate value of $30 billion on behalf the funds. Recent transactions include the $3.2 billion acquisition of Groupe Taittinger and Societe du Louvre, Europe's second largest hotel network with a unique collection of fourteen luxury hotels including the world famous Hotel Crillon in Paris and Hotel Martinez in Europe, including France and Switzerland, in addition to Europe's second largest budget hotel chain managing over 800 budget hotels throughout Europe.

Starwood also owns 86% of the Baccarat company and the iconic Annick-Goutal luxury perfume brand.

Founded: 1991

Headquarters: Greenwich, Connecticut

Website: http://www.starwoodcapital.com/

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