Ventura Partners: Unlocking Capital & AI Innovation in Venture & CRE Markets

Gene J. Ventura

Award Winning Visionary

Founder & CEO | Award-Winning Visionary | Fractional CEO

🏆 Super Connector | $5B+ CRE Development | Capital Stack Strategist | Fintech & Digital Banking | ICO Asset Founder | 30+ PE JV GP | BTR, Senior Housing, Land Entitlement Expert | Author | VC Startup Funding | Fractional Asset Visionary

I am a 30-year visionary in commercial real estate (CRE) development, fintech, and capital markets with deep expertise in complex land entitlements, capital stack formation, private equity, venture capital, and JV structuring. My experience spans $5B+ in real estate transactions across multifamily, Build-to-Rent (BTR), senior housing, luxury hospitality, office, retail, and workforce housing. I also bring extensive experience in digital banking and fintech ventures, helping early-stage companies secure $2M–$500M in growth capital.

As a Fractional CEO and capital-raising strategist, I focus on building investor-ready organizations, connecting with family offices, private equity, and strategic partners to deliver scalable and forward-thinking financial solutions. Passionate about innovation, I have pioneered blockchain-driven real estate strategies and AI-based market forecasting to democratize global asset ownership and optimize capital stacks.

Key Achievements

• Founding Contributor to Unicoin, driving innovation in asset-backed digital currencies with a $3B ICO launching in 2025

• Creator of AIAT (AI Awakening Tracker), a predictive AI model merging macro trends and market sentiment to forecast Bitcoin

• Closed San Francisco Bay Area’s Largest Senior Housing Acquisition ($40M) and the First U.S. Crypto-for-Land Title Escrow Transaction in California

• Raised Series C Venture Capital for Solte Drink, leading capital strategy and securing growth funding from prominent VCs

• Raised $120M in private equity for Build-to-Rent (BTR) developments in Wisconsin and Illinois

• Leading a $450M single-source capital stack for a Ritz-Carlton luxury hotel and workforce housing project in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Awards & Recognitions

• NAIOP Downtown Chicago Development of the Year for a transformative retail and mixed-use project

• U.S. House of Representatives Certification for community beautification

Education & Certifications

• BS in Economics & Mathematics, University of Wisconsin–Madison

• Certification in Seniors Housing and Aging, Davis School of Gerontology, USC

Core Expertise

• Complex Land Entitlements & Multi-Sector CRE Development

• Capital Raising & Structuring ($5B+ in transactions)

• Fintech & Digital Banking Innovation

• Blockchain & Fractional Asset Strategies

• Investor Marketing & Growth Strategy

Passion Meets Purpose

My success is rooted in my BS in Economics & Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where I honed the analytical and strategic skills that have defined my career.

Beyond business, I am a lifelong athlete and Western Buckle Champion in Sorting and Team Penning. As a proud father of six and husband to Cyndie, a former Silicon Valley Tech Executive, I’m passionate about foster kid initiatives, the Boys and Girls Club, and causes that strengthen American families.

Future Vision

Since 2018, I’ve been a visionary in the digital economy, forecasting the inevitable global shift from fiat to digital currency. I advocate for a financial reset—one driven by blockchain and quantum technology—where asset-backed cryptocurrencies replace outdated fiat systems and gold standards, and promoting global stability.

As a founding contributor to Unicoin, I am leading the charge toward democratized real estate ownership and fractionalized CRE assets, providing greater access, transparency, and equity in an industry traditionally reserved for a select few.

Where I Call Home

I reside with my family of four and two golden retrievers on the beautiful shores of Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, NV. Known as a premier billionaire’s tax haven, Incline Village is home to a high-net-worth community where over 25% of residents boast net worths exceeding $10 million. It attracts investors, family offices, and entrepreneurs seeking both luxury living and strategic tax advantages, making it a hub for raising capital and fostering innovation.

Let’s Connect

📍 Passionate about capital growth and innovation, I connect the dots between capital, technology, and opportunity, delivering custom solutions for real estate development, capital stack optimization, and strategic growth initiatives.

If you’re seeking a Fractional CEO, capital-raising strategist, or CRE development leader, let’s connect and make your vision a reality.🕊️

Career Highlights

• Directed a $5B portfolio of mixed-use developments across multifamily, office, retail, Build-to-Rent (BTR), land, and senior housing

• Partnered with industry leaders such as Walton Street Capital, Oaktree Capital, and The Howard Hughes Corporation on major ground-up joint ventures

• Revitalized Southeast Wisconsin with impactful retail developments, earning U.S. Congressional Recognition from Speaker Paul Ryan

• Secured $50M+ in retail development projects with blue-chip tenants like Best Buy, Starbucks, and AT&T/Verizon