Brendan Sparrough
About Brendan Sparrough
Brendan Sparrough is a Senior Managing Director at CrowdStreet, where he has worked since 2022. He has over 20 years of experience in the real estate sector, with a strong background in investment banking and private equity investing.
Current Role at CrowdStreet
Brendan Sparrough serves as Senior Managing Director at CrowdStreet, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is involved in online commercial real estate equity syndication, facilitating connections between real estate sponsors and accredited investors. His extensive experience in the real estate sector contributes to CrowdStreet's mission of democratizing real estate investing.
Previous Experience in Real Estate Investment
Brendan Sparrough has over 20 years of experience in the real estate sector. He worked at JM Zell Partners, Ltd. from 2004 to 2007, focusing on real estate investment and development. He also served as Managing Partner and co-Founder at BREO International from 2006 to 2010. His roles at BlueGate Partners, LLC and The Reznick Group further solidified his expertise in investment banking and investment management.
Education and Expertise
Brendan Sparrough holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration from Cornell University, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education at Columbia University - Columbia Business School, earning an MBA in Real Estate and Finance from 2007 to 2009. His academic background complements his extensive professional experience in investment banking, private equity investing, and real estate development.
Career Progression in Capital Markets
Brendan Sparrough has a comprehensive background in real estate capital markets. He led roles at EY as the US Real Estate Capital Markets Lead from 2013 to 2019 and at Sera Global as a Partner from 2019 to 2022. His career reflects a strong focus on transaction execution and capital placement within the real estate industry.