Brightstone Consulting was founded in 2016 by Washington D.C. developer Marcus Reynolds. Operating in the D.C. market since 1999, Mr. Reynolds has witnessed booms and busts in the growing metropolitan market. Through it all, he has maintained a simple but consistent philosophy: vet strictly, fund intelligently, and transform. Brightstone Consulting brings this proven model to scale through two complementary divisions that address growth opportunities in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Together, Brightstone Consulting is a complete real estate development and investment platform focused on designing, developing, and financing valuable and sustainable real estate projects that have immediate benefit and long-term positive impact on the communities we serve.
Brightstone Capital is a real estate financing provider that funds preferred equity and mezzanine loans for developers throughout the D.C. region. Brightstone Capital pairs on-the-ground real estate experience with strong banking expertise to provide swift, efficient, and predictable capital to its partners. Brightstone Capital is currently investing from its initial $50M raise and is actively seeking investment opportunities.
Brightstone Development is a forward-thinking developer that creates custom solutions to complex real estate projects which grow and transform communities. Brightstone Development builds multi-family projects across the Washington D.C. metropolitan area through direct investments, as well as joint ventures with well-established partners and public and private development opportunities. Focused on delivering superior execution and fostering a real sense of place across its portfolio, Brightstone Development builds high quality residential and mixed-use properties designed to stand the test of time.