About our Journey
SDS Capital Group, founded by Deborah La Franchi 2001, is a pioneer and leader in the field of affordable housing and economic development investing. SDS currently manages over $1.6 billion (with $1 billion exited) in assets across a portfolio of eight product lines, each with a distinct geographic and asset focus. All are structured to achieve risk-adjusted market-rates-of-return. SDS’s mission is to promote economic development and create affordable housing throughout some of the most… Read More
$3.1B
Total Project Costs
$1.6B+
Assets under management
$2.4B
All-time Assets under management
47
Institutional Investors to date
Why Partner with Us
Financial
Stewardship
Over $1.6 billion of current assets under management. Each fund targets returns based on the level of risk and market expectations for similar non-impact strategies.
Proven
Track Record
20+ Years of Successful Investing. Eight-member management team with over $11.9 billion of investment and real estate experience.
Making a
difference is in our DNA
110 Total SDS Investments. Every investment benefits low-income communities and people. Recognized by the ImpactAssets 50 designation every year since 2018 for our financial performance and investments in low-income communities.
Our Partners
From investors and developers to co-fund managers and non-profits, our partners are instrumental in bringing the SDS vision to life.
I want to thank, of course, the people that are making this possible to provide the capital and to provide the building and also those that are going to take care of the homeless folk as they transition into housing…
it really hurts us to think of these poor families, poor children hungry.
DOLORES HUERTA
American Labor Leader and Civil Rights Activist
The South Dallas project aligns perfectly with the company’s focus and partnership with American South Real Estate Fund because it will bring “lasting change,” to an area in need of economic development.
EMMITT SMITH
Chairman, E Smith Advisors;
NFL Hall of Fame Player and Philanthropist
SDS - Making a Difference
Impact Investing.
Growth over time, the time is now.
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