At Prism Capital Partners, we let sustainability, innovative design and high growth investment principals guide our practice. Efficiently maximizing equity capital to its fullest potential, we create elevated spaces that inspire prospective homeowners at every level. We focus on triple bottom line- wellness, profit and environment.
Paying close attention to the market’s demand for open plans, an abundance of natural light and outdoor areas, our signature approach champions living spaces that flow beautifully between indoor and outdoor “rooms”. Our designs are always on trend of the cutting-edge home technology and equip with the latest smart home features. Sustainability is important to us, and we harness eco-friendly and energy-efficient practices wherever possible.
While our approach is thoroughly rooted in the art of modern and innovative design principles, our end goal is always to maximize investor returns. Our current key focus is projects with a nine-month to three-year time horizon, targeting a 12-15% annualized return.
Our community is important to us, which is why 2% of Prism Capital Partners’ proceeds go towards giving back to San Francisco-based charities.
Our Team
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Jeff Handwerger
Founder & General Partner
Jeff Handwerger is passionate about real estate, design, and investment management. He has developed numerous projects ranging from major renovations of single-family homes to entitling 90+ unit projects valued in excess of $50 million. With over 30 years of experience in real estate development, brokerage, and appraisal, he has honed his knowledge of design, development and buyer preferences. In one condominium project, he achieved record $/SF prices that were not matched until nearly 15 years later. During the post-dot-com downturn, he created and implemented an innovative marketing plan and achieved record absorption of his 50-unit project. The prices achieved were approximately 20% higher than market.
Jeff brings a unique sense of vision. The projects featured in this presentation before 2017 were developed by Jeff Handwerger either as sole manager or with partners prior to the formation of Prism Capital Partners. At Prism, Jeff focuses on acquisition, development, design management, capital strategy and risk management.
He holds a Master's degree in Real Estate Development and Investment from New York University.. -
C. Rokelle Sun
Co-Founder & General Partner
C. Rokelle Sun brings over a decade of experience in real estate investment, development, and alternative asset management. Prior to joining Prism, she founded Greenland Funds USA LLC, specializing in real estate special situations and alternative asset management, with a focus on opportunistic investments and turnarounds that deviate from typical market conditions.
Rokelle has a proven track record of developing and maintaining successful capital growth strategies, particularly in volatile and specialty markets. She has expertly identified and managed investments across the real estate lifecycle, including distressed assets, litigation, value-add opportunities, and capital dislocation, achieving annual returns of approximately 25%+ during the last financial crisis. Later, she also led sustainable luxury investments and developments that consistently achieved the highest $/SF in their markets. At Prism, Rokelle focuses on acquisition, capital strategy, asset management, and fundraising.
She holds a Master of Science in Real Estate Development + Design from UC Berkeley, complemented by executive education in venture capital and private equity at Columbia Business School.. -
Kate Young
Head of Creative
Kate Young is the Principal Designer at Prism Capital Partners and DESIGN1618 Studio. With a background in fashion design from Beijing and an interior architecture education in California, Kate has a 20-year career in the design field. At Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), the world's leading hospitality interior design firm, she has worked on numerous high-profile projects, including seven-star luxury hotels and the private residence of Huawei's Chairman. Kate gained valuable insight and experience from collaborating closely with award-winning architects and successful real estate developers. Her key strength as a designer lies in her artistic flair and exquisite style, combined with practicality in the design of high-profile luxury properties.
At Prism, Kate Young plays the primary role in the design process. She is involved in every project Prism executes and stays with each project from schematic design to final completion. This unique opportunity allows Kate to consistently push beyond boundaries, creating fresh and inspirational designs that blend East and West aesthetics.
Kate Young holds a Certified Interior Designer (CCIDC) accreditation in the State of California..