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Based in Denver, Narrate is a boutique private equity firm specializing in the investment and development of multifamily and mixed-use real estate projects as well as business ventures across the US. We are an experienced team of professionals focused on limiting downside risk while providing long-term, stable growth for investors. Our portfolio includes a diversified mix of ground-up development and existing value-add properties as well as high margin scalable businesses. Our approach blends personalized attention with deep industry expertise, enabling us to identify and nurture opportunities that others may overlook. 

Vision

At Narrate, we envision a future where high-potential projects and businesses thrive with the right strategic support and investment. Our commitment is to empower exceptional management teams and foster groundbreaking ideas that lead to sustainable growth and lasting impact. We prioritize building strong relationships with entrepreneurs, management teams, and stakeholders. By collaborating closely, we created a shared vision that drives success and innovation.  

Mission

Our mission is to leverage our entrepreneurial spirit, discipline, and expertise to deliver exceptional opportunities to our investors while contributing positively to the larger communities we serve.  

We strive to be a trusted partner in the private equity landscape, distinguished by our focus on understanding the unique needs of each venture and project we engage with. Together, we can shape the future of the industries we invest in, creating a legacy of success and integrity.  

The
Narrate
Approach

Our approach to private equity and real estate investment is crafted around a commitment to excellence, a deep understanding of market dynamics, and a focus on long-term value creation. We recognize that each investment opportunity is unique, and we tailor our strategies to align with the specific goals and challenges of our partners.  

The
Narrate
Team

Our leadership team comprises seasoned professionals with diverse backgrounds in private equity, real estate, finance, and operations. Each member brings a wealth of experience, enabling us to navigate complex investments and foster growth across our portfolio. Together, we harness our collective expertise to navigate market challenges and seize unique opportunities, ensuring Narrate remains at the forefront of the industry.  

Investing

and developing

Based in Denver, Narrate is a boutique private equity firm specializing in the investment and development of multifamily and mixed-use real estate projects as well as business ventures across the US. We are an experienced team of professionals focused on limiting downside risk while providing long-term, stable growth for investors. Our portfolio includes a diversified mix of ground-up development and existing value-add properties as well as high margin scalable businesses. Our approach blends personalized attention with deep industry expertise, enabling us to identify and nurture opportunities that others may overlook. 

Vision

At Narrate, we envision a future where high-potential projects and businesses thrive with the right strategic support and investment. Our commitment is to empower exceptional management teams and foster groundbreaking ideas that lead to sustainable growth and lasting impact. We prioritize building strong relationships with entrepreneurs, management teams, and stakeholders. By collaborating closely, we created a shared vision that drives success and innovation.  

Mission

Our mission is to leverage our entrepreneurial spirit, discipline, and expertise to deliver exceptional opportunities to our investors while contributing positively to the larger communities we serve.  

We strive to be a trusted partner in the private equity landscape, distinguished by our focus on understanding the unique needs of each venture and project we engage with. Together, we can shape the future of the industries we invest in, creating a legacy of success and integrity.  

The
Narrate
Approach

Our approach to private equity and real estate investment is crafted around a commitment to excellence, a deep understanding of market dynamics, and a focus on long-term value creation. We recognize that each investment opportunity is unique, and we tailor our strategies to align with the specific goals and challenges of our partners.  

The
Narrate
Team

Our leadership team comprises seasoned professionals with diverse backgrounds in private equity, real estate, finance, and operations. Each member brings a wealth of experience, enabling us to navigate complex investments and foster growth across our portfolio. Together, we harness our collective expertise to navigate market challenges and seize unique opportunities, ensuring Narrate remains at the forefront of the industry.  

Adam Fenton

Principal and Co-Founder

Tanner Scholvin

Associate Vice President

Zack Kobilca

Principal and Co-Founder

Chase Kobilca

Associate Vice President of Acquisitions & Asset Management

Lauren Richardson

Chief Business Officer

Ireland Ziegler

Development Assistant / Office Manager

Michal Jastrzebski

Associate Vice President

Matthew Ahasay

Operations Manager

Ryan Wimpee

General Counsel

Rose Haakenson

Marketing Specialist

Adam Fenton

Principal and Co-Founder

Tanner Scholvin

Associate Vice President

Zack Kobilca

Principal and Co-Founder

Chase Kobilca

Associate Vice President of Acquisitions & Asset Management

Lauren Richardson

Chief Business Officer

Ireland Ziegler

Development Assistant / Office Manager

Michal Jastrzebski

Associate Vice President

Matthew Ahasay

Operations Manager

Ryan Wimpee

General Counsel

Rose Haakenson

Marketing Specialist

Adam Fenton

Principal and Co-Founder

Zack Kobilca

Principal and Co-Founder

Lauren Richardson

Chief Business Officer

Michal Jastrzebski

Associate Vice President

Ryan Wimpee

General Counsel

Tanner Scholvin

Associate Vice President

Chase Kobilca

Associate Vice President of Acquisitions & Asset Management

Ireland Ziegler

Development Assistant / Office Manager

Matthew Ahasay

Operations Manager

Rose Haakenson

Marketing Specialist

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Adam Fenton

Principal and Co-Founder

Adam, Managing Partner, leads all strategic direction and growth initiatives for Narrate Holdings. He is responsible for the vision of each development project, execution of all ground up developments, as well as the capitalization for each development project. Adam brings 18 years of experience in direct equity real estate investment and development, having developed over 1,500 units, valued at over $1 billion. Prior to co-founding Narrate, Adam worked a few of the most prominent real estate investment and development firms in the country. In addition to Narrate Holdings, Adam is a Founding Partner of Narrate Ventures, a private equity firm founded in partnership Zack Kobilca, that invests in great entrepreneurs and operators in need of capital to strategically grow.

Tanner Scholvin

Associate Vice President

Tanner, Associate Vice President, is responsible for analyzing potential development opportunities, site acquisition, managing construction draws, preparing all reporting and communication with investors, and daily oversight of asset management operations. Since starting with Narrate in 2020, Tanner has assisted the team in acquiring real estate assets totaling $50M and working through a development pipeline of over $400M. Prior to Narrate, Tanner spent eight years in the United States Army, as a Communications Sergeant, where he oversaw communication and security operations ranging from the United States to Afghanistan. Initially raised in Pennsylvania, he graduated with a degree in Real Estate Finance from the University of Denver.

Zack Kobilca

Principal and Co-Founder

Zack, Managing Partner, focuses on business development, real estate syndications, and leading the new venture pipeline. Zack founded DRGINVEST Holdings LLC (“DRGINVEST”), a diversified holding company in 2008. DRGINVEST, formerly Denver Realty Group (“DRG”) was originally built around an all-service real estate company that offered broker services, property management and investment platforms. In 2018, DRGINVEST, restructured into a Holding Company as the company expanded to business acquisitions and pursued start-up ventures. Zack has transacted over $1 Billion in real estate and has acquired, invested, and started over 50 companies to date. In 2023, DRGINVEST, sold and merged, many of the verticals to pursue new ventures outside the umbrella company. In the same year, Zack, Co-Founded Narrate Holdings and Narrate Ventures, two Private Equity companies. Narrate Holdings focuses on Real Estate Development and Acquisitions while Narrate Ventures focuses on non-real estate investments in select industries.

Chase Kobilca

Associate Vice President of Acquisitions & Asset Management

Chase Kobilca, VP of Acquisitions and Asset Management, focuses on facilitating new deal flow through broker and investor relationships, as well as establishing private equity partner relations. While keeping the acquisition pipeline full internally, Chase also seeks JV and Co-GP opportunities with select partners. Additional responsibilities include overseeing and positioning current assets under management to operate more efficiently through strategic planning.  Chase has overseen over $100 million in projects and asset transactions. 

Chase Kobilca has been a licensed broker for over six years. Working at several firms prior to joining Narrate in 2024, Chase specialized in multifamily investments, particularly in Colorado Springs and the Denver Metro. Chase started his real estate career with Coldwell Banker and later joined Marcus & Millichap in the Oakbrook, Illinois office where he specialized in Triple Net Industrial Sales across the United States. In 2021, Chase moved to Denver and joined DRGinvest/Capital Property Group, and later NorthPeak Commercial Advisors.

Outside of work Chase enjoys playing golf, skiing, camping, weightlifting, and playing guitar.

Lauren Richardson

Chief Business Officer

Lauren Richardson, Chief Business Officer, oversees the company’s strategic direction, operations, and leads a team of highly skilled professionals.

Over the past 15 years, Lauren has served in leadership roles for several high-performing companies, including Long & Foster, Coldwell Banker and DRGinvest. In addition to her role as CBO at Narrate Holdings, she is currently holding positions as Managing Partner at Capital Property Group and CPG Investment Group, Principal Partner at Property Alliance, and Principal of Frame by Frame. Lauren’s strong leadership skills, coupled with her extensive industry knowledge, have contributed to the company’s continued growth and success.

Ireland Ziegler

Development Assistant / Office Manager

Ireland brings a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm to the Narrate team as an Executive Assistant / Office Manager. Since joining in early 2024, she has played an integral role in supporting the real estate and ventures team make positive strides in completing current development projects and business acquisitions. With a natural knack for connecting with others, coupled with a growth mindset and extensive office management experience, Ireland excels at forging strong relationships and optimizing workplace operations.

In her role, Ireland spearheads the coordination of a diverse array of services and resources critical to the organization’s efficient functioning. Her adeptness at managing multiple priorities simultaneously, while ensuring team cohesion, has significantly enhanced productivity and morale across various companies.

Originally hailing from Lawrence, Kansas, Ireland made the move to Denver in 2019, drawn by the allure of the mountains and a desire to deepen her understanding of entrepreneurship. Beyond her professional pursuits, she finds joy in exploring new destinations, embarking on hiking adventures, practicing yoga, and immersing herself in the arts. Ireland’s passion for streamlining processes and fostering team collaboration renders her an invaluable asset to Narrate. Her dedication to excellence and her unwavering commitment to achieving organizational goals make her an invaluable member of the team.

Michal Jastrzebski

Associate Vice President

Michal, Associate Vice President, plays a key role in growing the investment platform at Narrate. In addition to facilitating all acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects, he oversees investor relations and fund performance. Michal began his professional career with Pepper Pike Capital Partners, a Cleveland-based private equity firm that invests in heavy value-add multifamily deals. In his capacity as a Senior PE Analyst, he was involved in all transactional oversight activities related to the firm’s portfolio, including acquisitions, dispositions, capital markets, investor relations, and asset management. Michal spearheaded the acquisition and disposition of 5.7K apartment homes at the firm ($760MM Capitalization).

Michal also brings forward experience with several other asset classes including retail, industrial, and mixed-use condo development having worked at The Mid-America Management Corporation, and Arcadia Development as an Investment Associate. In addition to managing debt capital markets, he facilitated helping secure state tax credits, grant funding, and seller financing for projects. In 2022, Michal embarked on a new chapter by relocating to Denver to help lead the investment vertical at DRGinvest in acquiring workforce housing and affordable multifamily deals. Michal graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 2019, with a BS in Finance and Business Management.

Matthew Ahasay

Operations Manager

Matthew brings a unique skill set and experience to the Narrate team that helps drive project success. Assisting in asset management functions and operating as an investor liaison, Matthew has helped enhance fund communication, transparency, and organization.

Since joining Narrate as an Investment Fund Associate, Matthew has aided in supporting the private equity and real estate verticals.  Utilizing his wide breadth of experience, Matthew is dedicated to empowering all stakeholders with a bespoke approach that emphasizes timeliness and accuracy. 

Matthew takes pride in adapting and learning in dynamic environments and delivering on a high level. His dedication to excellence and commitment to delivering superior results, has made Matthew an integral part of the team.

Ryan Wimpee

General Counsel

In practice since 2018, Ryan has broad experience in business law, including real estate law, small and medium sized business law, exempted security offerings, and general contract law. Ryan earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa and spent his last semester as a Visiting Student at the University of Denver. Ryan served as in-house counsel at multi-state company before starting his solo practice, RW Law.

Rose Haakenson

Marketing Specialist

Rose Haakenson is a licensed real estate marketing specialist who brings over 15 years of experience in providing administrative assistance and marketing support. She excels in design marketing and has a proven ability to build and manage teams of virtual assistants based overseas.

Rose is dedicated to delivering the highest level of marketing service by developing and implementing effective branding and marketing campaigns that contribute significantly to the team’s success.

With her passion for serving the needs of others, Rose is committed to supporting Narrate Holdings in achieving its goals and elevating its market presence.