

COMMITTED TO CREATING VALUE FOR OUR CLIENTS
Founders Properties is a private real estate investment management company based in Minneapolis. We focus exclusively on industrial property investment on behalf of high-net-worth and institutional investors.
Founders was created through a partnership between two highly regarded Minneapolis family offices with substantial real estate experience — the Rauenhorst Family and Best Buy Co. founder Richard Schulze’s Olympus Ventures. The firm’s owners provide significant sponsor capital.
FOUNDERS PROPERTIES MISSION STATEMENT
To be a trusted long-term partner to all stakeholders and create value for our investors through disciplined real estate investment.
Core Values
Teamwork
Collaborate with and be supportive of our colleagues. Welcome new ideas and treat everyone with respect.
Integrity
Act in the best interest of our clients and stakeholders. Maintain open lines of communication and be honest and transparent in our interactions.
Excellence
Maintain the highest standards and encourage continuous improvement in all that we do.
YOUR FOUNDERS TEAM
Experience and Integrity: The Founders Difference
Founders professionals have a history of success working together to create value in the industrial property sector. Our senior investment team members have 25 years of experience on average, and our Investment Committee has over 35 years.
We are a nimble team of professionals who work closely together. We take a principled approach and are committed to our word, always acting with integrity.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS